by Tara Tobias | Jul 18, 2021 | Caregiver Resources, Stroke
Do you ever feel so tired, you don’t even want to get out of bed? If so, you wouldn’t be alone. There is a really good reason for this. Fatigue is an extremely common problem after a hospitalization. And sometimes, it has nothing to do with the reason...
by Tara Tobias | Jul 12, 2021 | Caregiver Resources, Mental strategies, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Stroke, Stroke Treatment
So, you have been discharged from therapy. So, what now? For some, this is a positive step in the rehab process. Some will understand right away that this is progress. On the other hand, for others it can bring up all kinds of negative emotions. “Is my therapist...
by Tara Tobias | Sep 16, 2020 | Caregiver Resources, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Spasticity, Stroke Arm Exercises, Stroke Leg Exercises
Spasticity is an involuntary muscle contraction due to damage to the brain or spinal cord. This can cause muscle stiffness and pain. Additionally, involuntary muscle contractions cause the body to move in ways that feel out of one’s control. This is turn can create...
by Tara Tobias | Sep 11, 2020 | Activities of daily living, Caregiver Resources, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Neurologic Rehabilitation Equipment, Product Review
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...
by Tara Tobias | Sep 2, 2020 | Balance, Caregiver Resources, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Stroke Balance, Stroke Leg Exercises
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...
by Tara Tobias | Aug 4, 2020 | Caregiver Resources, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Stroke
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...
