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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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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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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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Brain Stem Stroke: What to Expect for Recovery and Rehabilitation

Brain stem stroke is a unique type of stroke that is uncommon, accounting for 10-15% of cases. While all strokes are unique, brain stem strokes are particularly different in terms of symptoms and recovery. This is because of the brain stem’s role in many of the body’s vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and […]

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Active vs Passive Exercises: Customizing Rehabilitation to Your Ability Level

Knowing the difference between active vs passive exercises can help you understand what your rehabilitation process will encompass. It can be difficult for survivors to pinpoint what types of exercise after stroke are best suited for their unique journey. However, this can be simplified by learning how stroke survivors can use the two main types […]

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13 Tips for Effective Physical Therapy for Stroke Patients at Home

There are many different ways to approach physical therapy for stroke patients at home. How do you know which methods are the best for you? After a stroke, patients may feel overwhelmed by the changes in function and new daily life they experience. However, home therapy for stroke patients is crucial for maximizing recovery and […]

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Understanding Lower Limb Stroke Rehabilitation: Methods and Exercises

Many survivors of stroke experience difficulty with walking, standing, and other functional activities. For example, one study found that 46% of survivors were unable to walk after their first stroke. Thankfully, there is hope for regaining the ability to walk by strengthening the legs through lower limb stroke rehabilitation. No single strategy will suffice to […]

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