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Free stroke recovery tools to regain movements

This post curates free stroke recovery tools that help to regain movements after a stroke.

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Stroke recovery with exercise: How exercise helps the brain

Exercise helps the brain to recover movements after a stroke. Here is how it happens! The brain is a highly adaptable organ. With the right stimulation, it can learn to compensate for the damage caused by a stroke. Exercise is one such form of stimulation that helps to improve the…

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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 post looks at the evidence about how caregivers should apply the above rules in their efforts of regaining walking ability. Assess severity The journey begins…

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Stroke recovery: Tips to regain movements and coordination

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. Move early “Help to sit out of bed, stand, or walk 24 hours after the stroke event”* NICE Guidelines, (2019)1; *only after the attending physician…

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Detrimental effects of prolonged bed rest

Detrimental effects of prolonged bed rest are many. Find out what researchers say.

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How to regain arm movements after stroke

Last updated on January 2023 This post delves into evidence-based post-stroke arm recovery recommendations. You can adopt and adapt to those in your recovery journey. At the end of this post, you can find several free resources that will help you in your journey. Follow the basics: There are basic…

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Movement recovery resources for stroke survivors

Resources Canadian best practices guidelines If you have more guidelines, manuals, and other resources related to exercises for stroke, please send us. Clinicians’ handbook US resources E-learning resources

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Aerobic exercises necessary for better stroke recovery

In your post-stroke recovery journey, experts say to blend cardio exercises with muscle strength exercises

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Homunculus: The brain surface map

This is interesting; we can find a homunculus as a map in our brain. What is the homunculus in the brain? They are “two little humanoids”. This is the story behind this amazing discovery. In 1937, two brilliant scientists, Dr Wilder Penfield and Edwin Boldrey embarked on a journey to…

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