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Why is repetition important for arm recovery after a stroke?
Repetition is important after a stroke because the brain needs repeated practice to relearn lost movements. Performing the same movement many times helps the brain create new pathways, which gradually improve control and strength in the affected arm. Source: Canadian Stroke Best Practices – Rehabilitation Below are common questions caregivers ask about this topic. When…
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The Usefulness of a Pegboard for Stroke Survivors
Recovery after a stroke often requires repetitive exercises to regain strength, coordination, and fine motor skills. One simple yet highly effective tool that can support this recovery process is a pegboard. Used in occupational and physical therapy, a pegboard can help stroke survivors improve hand function, dexterity, and cognitive abilities in a way that is…
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Therapy Putty: A Simple Yet Powerful Tool for Stroke Recovery
Stroke recovery is a challenging journey that requires patience, persistence, and the right tools to regain lost function. One such tool, often overlooked but highly effective, is therapy putty. Therapy putty is a simple, moldable material; it can play a crucial role in rebuilding hand strength, coordination, and fine motor skills—abilities that many stroke survivors…
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Tools to regain hand movements after stroke
Regaining hand movements and grip strength is a critical part of stroke recovery journey. Caregivers can find many tools that help improve hand grip. Experts classify hand grip strengthening tools according to its type, functionality and purpose. Here is a summary: 1. Elastic resistance tools Features Best for gradual strengthening and fine motor skills 2.…
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Learning resources for stroke carers
Hyperbrain This resource contains an excellent collection of learning materials from the University of Utah and the products are licensed under creative commons. Stroke prevention This European website provides a comprehensive list of resources to prevent stroke re-occurrence and promote a healthier lifestyle. I will be adding more resources with time to this post. If…
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World Stroke Organization on Stroke and Dementia
In June 2020, The Lancet Neurology published a very important Declaration proclaimed by the World Stroke Organization (WSO) on stroke and dementia. The WSO predicts that by 2050, about 200 million stroke survivors will be in the world. And because of the close link between stroke and dementia, we could expect about 106 million living…
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Cboard for speech impairment
Cboard is a free app for anyone who can use it for speech impairment. This is great news for the caregivers of those with speech and language difficulties. This is how it works: do they need something to tell? such as I need water. they see the visual, click it, and we hear it. The…
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Create your own communication tool
Communication is one of the biggest barriers when dealing with an individual with a stroke. Some can understand very well but are unable to express their needs and wants. In that situation, not only the affected but their caregivers too make frustrated immensely. How can make this situation improve? I am introducing you to a…
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