Category: stroke rehabilitation
How to Create a Goal Setting Journal and Workplan Time Sheet for a Stroke Survivor
Help stroke survivors regain confidence and independence. Learn to create a personalised goal-setting journal and workplan tie sheet for effective stroke recovery. Recovery after a stroke can feel overwhelming, but setting clear, achievable goals makes the journey manageable and hopeful. As a caregiver, one of the most supportive tools you can provide is a goal-setting journal paired with a workplan time sheet. These simple tools empower stroke survivors to track progress, celebrate wins, and stay motivated. In this post, we’ll guide you through creating these resources tailored to a stroke survivor’s unique needs. 🌟 Why Goal Setting Matters in Stroke…
How to Choose the Right Therapy Putty for Hand Strength After Stroke
(Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, this blog earns from qualifying purchases. This helps support stroke caregiving resources at no extra cost to you. (Please also note that this is for information purposes only. For medical advice and diagnosis, consult a qualified professional. Stroke can weaken the hands and fingers, making it hard for survivors to do daily tasks. But with the right hand exercises and therapy tools, strength can improve over time. One of the best tools for hand recovery is therapy putty. This guide will help you choose the right type of therapy putty based on grip strength….
Q: How do goals help stroke recovery?
Set small, specific targets like “stand up alone” or “walk 10 steps”. Use a Goal-setting journal or stroke rehab planner
Q: Are aerobic & strength exercises safe after a stroke?
They improve heart health, mood, and mobility.
Q: How often should rehab activities be repeated?
Routine builds skill and confidence. Use a Rehab tracking app or daily progress charts.
What kind of tasks should stroke survivors do daily?
Answer: Choose real-life activities they care about like grooming or cooking—these are more motivating. Find adaptive kitchen tools, one-handed grooming kits etc.
Why is intense exercise important after a stroke?
It boosts recovery, brain rewiring, and strength. Try starting with supervised sessions 3 times a week.
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 struggle with after experiencing weakness or paralysis. Therapy putty provides a fun, engaging, and adaptable way to encourage movement and strengthen the hands and fingers. Benefits of Therapy Putty for Stroke Recovery How to Use Therapy Putty Effectively Therapy putty comes in various resistance levels,…
Bedsores (pressure injuries) after stroke
Bedsores after stroke is a serious problem. With proper knowledge and care, it can be avoided.
What does stroke rehabilitation mean?
This post discusses the concept of stroke rehabilitation. This is where stroke carers have a big role to play. Here, we discuss when the stroke rehabilitation begins, what aspects it includes, and the current expert recommendations. What is stroke rehabilitation? It has three goals: When and how the stroke rehabilitation begins? The experts say it begins at the hospital as soon as the affected is medically stable. It could be as early as 48 hours of the event. The earliest rehab activity could be turning and moving arms and legs while still on the bed. And, with professional supervision, sitting…
Please be advised that all the information in this resource is for information purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice.