by Tara Tobias | Sep 14, 2022 | Post Stroke Shoulder Management, Spasticity, Stroke, Stroke Arm Exercises
A stroke or damage to the neurons in the brain can cause the inability to move the arm. It can also cause stiff and tight arm muscles. A stroke arm rehab routine should incorporate the principles of neuroplasticity (the ability of the brain to rewire when presented...
by Tara Tobias | Jul 4, 2022 | Post Stroke Shoulder Management, Stroke, Stroke Arm Exercises, Stroke Treatment
Arm exercises after a stroke are critical and should be performed daily. Here are the best exercises and why you should be doing these every day. Who will benefit from early-stage stroke arm exercises? The early stage of recovery is considered the first 6 months after...
by Tara Tobias | May 4, 2022 | foot drop, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Neurologic Rehabilitation Equipment, Post Stroke Shoulder Management, Stroke Arm Exercises
Electrical Stimulation and Post-Stroke Recovery Electric stimulation (e-stim) has long been used to stimulate muscles and activate nerves in recovering stroke patients. It also reduces swelling and is frequently used on foot drops, shoulder subluxation, elbow...
by Tara Tobias | Sep 9, 2020 | Activities of daily living, Post Stroke Shoulder Management, Stroke, Stroke Arm Exercises, Stroke Treatment
Post stroke shoulder retraining often includes moving the arm bone. Unfortunately, many movement retraining programs fail to address the shoulder blade (flat bone on the back of the shoulder and the thoracic spine. Moving the humerus requires proper movement of the...
by Tara Tobias | Aug 6, 2020 | Post Stroke Shoulder Management
Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis is one of the most prevalent causes of post stroke shoulder pain. It is a condition that is characterized by shoulder joint stiffness and pain. Other neurologic injuries can also cause this condition. Such as multiple...
by Tara Tobias | May 11, 2020 | Caregiver Resources, Post Stroke Shoulder Management, Product Review, Spasticity, Stroke, Stroke Treatment
Spasticity and abnormal movement patterns can make it difficult to perform stroke arm exercise. The Urias air splint can be an invaluable tool to minimize involuntary arm contractions, reduce pain, prevent contractures, and make it one thousand times easier to manage...
