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Stroke Telerehabilitation: Does it Really Work?

Stroke survivors often require frequent physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy rehabilitation appointments. Thankfully, more rehabilitation clinics are incorporating stroke telerehabilitation services into their program offerings to address transport concerns and other barriers, such as time constraints, resource limitations, geographical challenges, or compliance with traditional therapy models.  Our recent article, Remote Rehabilitation for Stroke: […]

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Understanding Pusher Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

After a stroke, survivors may start to actively lean towards the affected side of their body. This is a condition known as pusher syndrome, formally referred to as contraversive lateropulsion. Oftentimes, individuals with pusher syndrome are unaware that they are pushing their body toward one side. Rather, they feel as if they are sitting or […]

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Understanding Incontinence After Stroke: Why It Occurs and How to Manage It

Incontinence after stroke is relatively common, affecting nearly half of all acute stroke survivors. This is because a stroke can alter the ability to effectively control the muscles involved with bowel and bladder functions. While incontinence after stroke can be distressing, it is important for survivors to remember that it is a common secondary effect […]

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How to Prevent a Second Stroke: 7 Research-Backed Practices

Roughly 25% of stroke survivors experience a second stroke. This statistic is incredibly concerning when you consider how widespread the effects of a stroke are on a survivor’s daily life. For this reason, many survivors want to better-understand how to prevent a second stroke from taking place. Fortunately, there are ways you can help reduce your […]

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Effects of a Stroke Explained: The Potential Physical & Cognitive After Math

A stroke is medical emergency that impacts the supply of blood in the brain. With appropriate and timely medical treatment, the individual’s life is often saved. However, any brain damage sustained will likely result in stroke side effects – more accurately referred to as secondary effects of stroke. Every stroke is different and, as a […]

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Tai Chi for Stroke Recovery Offers Big Benefits

Practicing Tai Chi may be an effective way to promote recovery after stroke. Tai Chi for stroke recovery offers a low-impact and low-to-moderate intensity form of exercise, which provides physical and mental benefits that improve the quality of life after a stroke. This article describes the benefits of practicing Tai Chi for stroke recovery and provides […]

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Remote Rehabilitation for Stroke Patients: What Sets it Apart?

Stroke recovery is a journey that often requires persistence and a personalized therapy program with frequent in-person therapy visits. However, with the advent of remote rehabilitation, or “telerehabilitation,” a new beacon of hope has emerged for stroke survivors who are seeking an alternative to traditional in-person rehabilitation. Telerehabilitation is an innovative approach that uses different […]

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