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Dealing with post-stroke stroke spasticity
Most stroke survivors are familiar with spasticity. In layman’s terms, spasticity means having muscles that feel tight and are hard to move, without you meaning to do so. Moreover, the resistance to movement increases as you try to move faster. Spasticity can be painful and seriously limit your mobility. Spasticity predominantly affects the hands and Continue reading
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Infographic: 5 facts about stroke you should know
FIRST FACT: A stroke kills brain cells Cell death is due to inadequate oxygen-rich blood supply to brain. Supply is interfered by disruption of blood flow to the brain by a clot or a rupture. SECOND FACT: A stroke increases risk of subsequent stroke Approximately one out of every four stroke survivors is at risk of having another. THIRD FACT: Stroke Types Ischemic stroke is due to clot, blood vessel rupture causes hemorrhagic stroke, and a momentary blockage causes Continue reading
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