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Headache After Stroke: When Is It a Medical Emergency?

Experiencing a headache after stroke can be concerning to both survivors and caregivers alike. What do headaches after stroke mean and what should you do? In severe cases, a headache could be a sign of a stroke, making it necessary to seek emergency medical attention. Although not all cases are severe, it’s important to learn […]

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How to Overcome Synergistic Movement After Stroke (When One Movement Leads to Many)

When you move your arm, does your shoulder hike up? This is called a synergistic movement. During the early stages of stroke recovery, this type of movement is very common. The term synergy is derived from a Greek term meaning “working together.” Synergistic movement, therefore, refers to when multiple muscles work together to perform a specific movement. […]

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Aggressive Behavior After Brain Injury: Causes, Triggers, & Coping Mechanisms

Aggressive behavior after brain injury is often a direct result of damage to the areas of the brain responsible for emotion and behavior, such as the frontal lobe. Understanding behavioral changes that can occur after a head injury is essential to help your loved one manage day-to-day life. Although managing aggressive behavior can be difficult […]

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Appetite regression after stroke

Question My husband,57, had a stroke almost 3 months ago. He was eating very well the first month. Now he barely has an appetite at all. He’s losing weight

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Twitching After Head Injury: What Does It Mean?

Twitching after head injury can indicate a post-traumatic movement disorder such as tremors, myoclonus, or spasticity. However, twitching can also be a positive sign of recovery during rehabilitation, especially for individuals with paralysis. This article will discuss the causes of twitching after brain injury, how it can improve with neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to heal […]

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Foot Drop After TBI: Understanding the Causes, Signs, & Treatment Options

Foot drop after TBI refers to the inability to lift the front portion of the foot, a movement known as dorsiflexion. This is caused by a disruption in the areas of the brain responsible for movement. When the brain cannot send the appropriate signals to lift your foot, foot drop may occur. Individuals with foot […]

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When Someone Can’t Talk After Stroke: Understanding the Recovery Process

When someone can’t talk after stroke, they may have sustained a severe language impairment due to the aftermath of the stroke. The inability to speak requires special treatment techniques in speech therapy, but the good news is that there’s still hope for recovery. Some types of speech therapy are only effective if you have some […]

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