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New Ways to Treat Post-Stroke Spasticity

Spasticity Treatment Category New ways to treat post-stroke spasticity are giving stroke patients, even those in vegetable state, new hope for recovery. The National Stroke Association (NSA) Website has already added Intrathecal Baclofen (ITB) Therapy and Botulinum toxin A (Botox) as part of its list on how to treat stroke patients with spasticity. Spasticity is […]

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Stroke Terminology For Beginners

Stroke terminology for beginners is a great start in helping someone who suffered a stroke. Understanding of what’s going on with a stroke victim starts in knowing usual words such as: • atherosclerosis – clots in the blood are formed from fat deposits that have accumulated into the wall of arteries, causing the wall to […]

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The Challenges of Stroke Recovery

Stroke Recovery Category Unfortunately, strokes happen and the effects of one can be devastating, but do not lose hope because there is a good chance that a victim can experience stroke recovery. A stroke can affect emotions, perceptions, the way one relates to his or her body, hearing and speech, thought processes, and it can […]

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I need more sleep it seems

Maybe it is the quality of sleep but I feel tired alot. When  I’m tired, the effects of the hemiparesis are worse. My foot drags more, I sometimes slur my words and thinking is not so fast. I am aware of the change and see peoples reaction but what can I say. I just minimize […]

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Emotions Are Tough

It has been a few years after the head injury but emotions are still tough. It seems to be a control issue. Anger sometimes, sometimes feeling like crying, no particular reason sometimes. Years later I learned to be quiet, find a place that was very quiet and meditate. It helped big time. Not a perfect […]

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Questions About Changes in Behavior After Brain Injury in Children | Children Brain Injuries Category >>

Children Brain Injuries Category Parents and teachers are often puzzled and frustrated by changes in a child’s behavior after an acquired brain injury. Methods previously used to manage or change behavior at home and in the school are no longer effective. This article explains why an antecedent approach with these children is more effective than […]

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Stroke Recovery Tips to Prepare Your Home For a Stroke Patient

Stroke Recovery Having a loved one suffer from a stroke is a frightening experience, leaving you with a feeling of utter helplessness. Preparing for the stroke recovery journey is as equally important for the caregiver as the patient. Many questions will arise during this time of how to care for your family member once they […]

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