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Stroke Exercises for the Full-Body: How to Recover Mobility at Home

Stroke exercises are an important tool for survivors that want to improve mobility. Research shows that there is a critical time period up to 6-8 months after a stroke when the most recovery occurs with rehabilitation. However, there is also evidence that neuroplasticity continues throughout the lifespan. In fact, a consistent home exercise program is one of […]

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Corpus Callosum Damage: What to Expect and How to Treat It

The corpus callosum connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain and allows information to pass to both sides. While damage to the corpus callosum is rare, it can cause a variety of symptoms that may affect cognitive, emotional, and/or physical abilities. With the help of rehabilitative therapies, individuals may be able to overcome […]

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Inflammation and Stroke: Breaking Down the Body’s Defense Mechanism

Most individuals experience some degree of inflammation in the brain after a stroke. While inflammation can be alarming, it helps to understand why acute inflammation occurs and how it’s necessary to promote healing immediately following an injury. However, when inflammation becomes chronic, or long-term, it can contribute to the development of potentially serious conditions and […]

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Focal Brain Injury: Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, & Treatments

Traumatic brain injury is generally classified into two categories: focal and diffuse. A diffuse brain injury occurs in multiple areas of the brain, whereas a focal brain injury refers to a single area of localized damage. Focal brain damage can lead to a variety of secondary effects, depending on the severity and location of injury. […]

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Shoulder Subluxation After Stroke: Treatment and Rehabilitation Exercises

Shoulder subluxation after stroke occurs when the arm becomes partially dislocated from the shoulder socket. While this secondary effect of a stroke can be a painful and limiting, recovery is often possible through the right rehabilitation regimen. To help you relieve pain and improve mobility, this article will discuss the causes and treatments for shoulder […]

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Feeling Cold After Head Injury: Understanding the Causes & Treatments for Cold Sensitivity

Feeling cold after head injury could be a secondary effect from head trauma. This does not apply to feeling cold when the air conditioner is blasting. Rather, when your environment and body are at a normal temperature but you find yourself feeling cold, it could be an effect of traumatic brain injury. This article will […]

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Somatosensory Cortex Damage: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery

The somatosensory cortex processes sensory input from the body. It lies next to the primary motor cortex, which helps control movement. When the somatosensory cortex sustains damage, it can result in sensory deficits and, due to its location, even affect movement and balance. In this article, you will learn more about somatosensory cortex damage, what […]

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