


Advanced Exercise: Walk without fear of falling
How do you regain the ability to walk without fear of falling? Fear of falling is a MAJOR concern for a lot of people. In the early stages of rehabilitation, the goal is to regain movement control at the hip, knee, and ankle. This is necessary to ensure that someone...
What Causes a Clenched Hand After a Stroke
A stroke can cause a wide range of problems in the arm. One of the major causes of disability after a stroke is a clenched hand. The most common cause for a clenched fist is spasticity. If left “unmanaged”, spasticity creates muscle shortening which will result in...
Hemiplegia Versus Hemiparesis
Hemiplegia versus Hemiparesis After a Stroke Hemiplegia and hemiparesis are two terms that get thrown around a ton when talking about stroke. They are often times used interchangeably however, they have two different meanings. With that being said, I wanted to clear...