Tag: post-stroke exercises
Free stroke recovery tools to regain movements
This post curates free stroke recovery tools that help to regain movements after a stroke.
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 standard physio and occupational therapy program. There is another important finding here; its gains are similar to the gains from virtual reality games. In other…
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…
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…
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…
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
Aerobic exercises necessary for better stroke recovery
In your post-stroke recovery journey, experts say to blend cardio exercises with muscle strength exercises
Research – practice gap on walking promotion
The 2015 published Cochrane review (1) found only five studies that evaluated community walking sessions for people living a stroke. And, they concluded that the quality of evidence of these studies was very low. Furthermore, only 266 individuals had been involved in all five studies and two of the programs…
Walking sticks for stroke survivors
Another term for walking sticks is canes. These walking sticks (canes) can be a valuable tool for stroke patients in stroke rehabilitation. They aren’t suitable for all; walking sticks are suitable for those with one-sided weakness/paralysis. The word paralysis refers to a complete loss of control. (The correct technical term…
