Stroke Recovery
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Trends in Stroke: How Technology and Therapy Are Improving Outcomes
Stroke is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide every year. It occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted, causing brain cells to die. Stroke can lead to permanent disability or death if not treated quickly and effectively. Fortunately, the incidence of stroke-related emergencies has decreased… Continue reading
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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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Stages of Stroke Recovery and What to do in Each Stage Using Brunstrom Approach
The Brunnstrom approach and stages of stroke recovery were developed by a Swedish physiotherapist named Sydney Brunnstrom in the 1960s. The approach was used to help medical professionals better understand movement recovery after a stroke. This approach is unique because it views typically problematic muscle tone like spasticity as an indicator that recovery is actually… Continue reading
