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Massed Practice: Why High Repetition Is Excellent for Recovery

Massed practice is one of the most important concepts for recovering from a neurological injury. Almost all rehabilitation methods revolve around repetition, because this is the key to recovery. Massed practice, at its most basic definition, involves continuous practice of a task without rest and is one form of repetitive exercise. However, there’s much more […]

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Brunnstrom's Stages of Stroke Recovery

In this video, we explore each of Brunnstrom’s stages of stroke recovery + a practice question. INSTAGRAM | @thecatalystuniversity Follow me on Instagram @thecatalystuniversity for additional helpful content and other things I find fun and interesting including but not limited to: Helpful Anatomy & Physiology Summary Figures Rescores of Famous Movies and TV shows with […]

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Navigating the 5 Stages of Grief After Stroke

Grief after stroke is a challenge that many survivors and caregivers face. When your life changes overnight, it’s only natural to feel grief – and everyone experiences it differently. After a stroke, it helps to understand the stages of grief that you may go through. Through self-understanding and healthy coping mechanisms, you can help yourself […]

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Sensory Reeducation After Stroke: How to Improve Sensation (Exercises & Methods)

Loss of sensation is a common secondary effect experienced by survivors of stroke. In fact, current research suggests that 50-80% of survivors experience some degree of sensory deficits after stroke. This can present as difficulty distinguishing sensations of pressure or temperature, numbness, or a total loss of sensation in a limb. Fortunately, there is hope […]

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Regaining Arm Movement After Stroke: Effective Methods for Recovery

According to widespread research, around 70% of stroke survivors will experience arm weakness. Thankfully, there are many effective methods for regaining arm movement after stroke. The most effective method for you, however, depends on many different factors. Regaining mobility after a stroke works differently for everyone based on your unique symptoms and abilities. Whether you […]

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10 Best Foods for Brain Injury Recovery (Based on Clinical Evidence)

A healthy diet after brain injury can help boost recovery. Therefore, it’s important to understand what the best foods for brain injury recovery are in order for survivors to intentionally include these foods in their diets. This article will discuss some of the best foods for TBI recovery based on clinical research, and outline which […]

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Combative or Aggressive Behavior After Stroke: Understanding & Coping with Anger

Combative or aggressive behavior after stroke is a negative secondary effect frequently observed in survivors, especially in the acute stage of recovery. This can be a temporary phase or, in some cases, can be long-lasting and a sign of damage to specific areas of the brain. This gives rise to many questions for both survivors […]

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