Neuro Rehab is 90% mental, 10% physical
What should you expect to achieve in neurologic rehabilitation? My answer might confuse you, frustrate you, and hopefully challenge you to think differently. The most critical component of a successful outcome (in neurologic rehabilitation) is NOT based on the extent...
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Balance Training for Ataxia
Balance training is a critical component for anyone with ataxia. This is due to the fact that ataxia negatively impacts the balance system and is one of the leading causes of disability. Ataxia is caused by damage to the cerebellum. The cerebellum plays a MAJOR role...
Complete Guide to Buying a Wheelchair Cushion
Wheelchairs are an extremely valuable piece of equipment during the neurologic recovery process. They provide a means of getting around when walking is not safe and/or is not possible. However, they also come with the risk of developing pressure ulcers. Pressure...
Relearn to walk: Progression (with videos)
Are you super eager to relearn to walk? Walking is a HUGE goal for anyone who has lost that ability. Walking means different things to different people. And quite honestly, has far less meaning until you have lost this fundamental skill. All that being said, it is...
Product Spotlight: This tool improves trunk alignment
Better posture means better arm rehabilitation. Period. Said another way, proper trunk alignment is essential for efficient arm movement. However, in most cases, hemiparesis (weakness on one side of the body), paraparesis (weakness on the lower half of the body), and...
Hemineglect after a stroke: When half the world is missing
hemineglect is a condition where someone loses the ability to attend to, sense, and/or perceive information on one side. This condition is also referred to as unilateral neglect, spatial neglect, and/or hemispatial neglect. Several neurologic condition can cause this...
Post Stroke Pain: Diagnosis and Treatment
Pain is a common symptom after a stroke. Unfortunately, pain can be a significant barrier to regaining function. In some cases, there is an identifiable cause related to a movement or a structural problem. The rehab team can identify this, prescribe the...
Tips for effective physical therapy at home after a stroke
An effective physical therapy program at home after a stroke is the most critical component for a successful recovery. I dare say MORE important than face to face time with your therapists. As someone who earns a living by treating patients (in person), this is a...
Regain Normal Walking After a Stroke: Advanced
A common goal after a stroke or a brain injury is to regain "normal walking". However, this goal is not limited to just those who have suffered a stroke. I dare say it is the number one goal of almost everyone who has suffered an injury to their neurologic system. ...