How to Rehab from Stroke at Home
Rehabilitating from a stroke at home is possible, but it’s important to note that stroke rehabilitation should be supervised by healthcare professionals, especially in the early stages. The specific rehabilitation plan will vary depending on the severity of the stroke, the affected areas of the brain, and individual needs. Always consult with your healthcare […]
Mirror Therapy Intro – Read first
Although I use Mirror Box Therapy (MBT) in my own exercise program to help get more function in my hand I thought I’d do a little reasearch on MBT to give you a professional’s introduction to MBT. The following article was written by Janet Meydam, OTR/L, and is at MyOTspot.com which is actually a site […]
The Challenge
The Mirror Box Challenge. Since we all strive to get better and in my case, that means getting my left hand to work more than it does now. I am challenging myself to complete 30,000 open and close exercises with my mirror box. Yes, I said 30,000 total repetitions with a mirror box. 1,000 per […]
Loneliness after a Stroke
Loneliness is sadness because one has no friends or company or the quality of being unfrequented and remote; isolation. After a stroke, it is normal to feel lonely after all in most cases it’s like you have lost your best friend (you). Loneliness can usually occur when: We feel as though we don’t fit in. […]