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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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Hand Grip Strength: A Simple Yet Powerful Marker of Stroke Recovery
Hand grip strength refers to how strongly you can squeeze something with your hand. After a stroke, some people lose strength or coordination in one side of their body, including their hand. Measuring grip strength can provide important clues about how well the body is recovering. Why is it so useful? Grip strength is easy…
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Declutter your home
Stroke survivors are at higher risk of falling. One US study reported at least seven out of ten of them reported a fall in the month prior Such falls can make them a heavy tall. Falls can cause hip fracture and head injuries. The hip fracture risk is higher among them due to increasing osteoporosis…
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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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Move out of bed after a stroke, but when?
“Help those with a stroke to sit out of bed, stand, or walk as soon as their doctor says ok”. Above is the latest recommendation from the UK NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence). You can read the exact wording here: But, there is a catch. This guideline also recommends not to offer…
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