Year: 2021
Games like card play help arm/hand stroke recovery
This is great news! Playing cards, dominos, bingo, Jenga, and ball games contribute to arm and hand recovery after a stroke in addition to your…
How exercise helps the brain to recover movements after a stroke
Exercise helps the brain to recover movements after a stroke. Here is how it happens! Exercise stimulates the brain to create new neurons and new…
Follow these guides to regain walking after a stroke
Basic rules As in the case of regaining arm and hand movements, the following five basic rules apply to regain walking after a stroke. This…
How to regain bladder control after stroke
Evidence exists that stroke carers can help stroke survivors regain bladder control after a stroke. However, it seems that it is not in routine practice….
How to regain movements after a stroke
Important! The first six months after a stroke is crucial for better recovery. Do you know why? Read the brain’s recovery attempts after stroke. 1….
What are stroke-associated bladder problems?
An earlier post explored how stroke can disrupt bladder control. This post looks into stroke-associated bladder problems. These problems could occur due to direct damage…
How a stroke causes urine incontinence
Stroke can result in either urinary incontinence or retention. It occurs as a result of the killing of neurons that are responsible in regulating the peeing.
A buying guide for body-worn absorbent products
Choosing suitable body-worn absorbent products is not an easy endeavour for stroke carers because the information available on the websites of different brands is overwhelming….
Measuring urine leak helps regain bladder control
Stroke can rob bladder control resulting in urine leaks. Evidence-based methods exist to regain bladder control. However, urine leaks can occur while attempting those methods…
Bedsores (pressure injuries) after stroke
Bedsores after stroke is a serious problem. With proper knowledge and care, it can be avoided.
