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Recovery is hard but possible

I went from here 

To here. But remember, it’s not easy, and it takes a lot of time, many exercise repetitions, and tools, but it is doable! Ask your Doctor or Therapist what exercise aids might be beneficial to you.  You can find them here at the store so you’re able to exercise at home.

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 […]

Plasticity

A traumatic brain injury is defined by the Brain Injury Association of America as an alteration in brain function caused by an external force. A non-traumatic brain injury is caused by internal factors, such as stroke or lack of oxygen due to other internal factors such as a hemorrhage in the brain or a brain […]