Stroke Treatment Archives - Page 3 of 5

Post Stroke Pain: Diagnosis and Treatment

by Tara Tobias | Jul 27, 2020 | Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Stroke, Stroke 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

by Tara Tobias | Jul 6, 2020 | Activities of daily living, Caregiver Resources, Stroke, Stroke Treatment, Uncategorized

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...

Knee Hyperextension after a Stroke: Causes and Treatment

by Tara Tobias | May 15, 2020 | Spasticity, Stroke Leg Exercises, Stroke Treatment

What is Knee Hyperextension after a Stroke? Knee hyperextension is a common problem after a stroke. Knee hyperextension is when the knee goes beyond a straight position. Yeah, not exactly natural looking or feeling. ? Knee hyperextension (recurvatum) usually happens...

Product Spotlight: Stroke Arm Exercise for Spasticity

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...

Best Method for Stretching Spastic Muscles

by Tara Tobias | May 9, 2020 | Spasticity, Stroke, Stroke Treatment

Stretching spastic muscles is critical after a stroke. Spasticity is a movement disorder that causes an involuntary muscle contraction in response to lengthening. This occurs if there has been damage to the brain or spinal cord. This can make movement retraining and...

Does Mirror Therapy Improve Arm Function?

by Tara Tobias | May 4, 2020 | Stroke, Stroke Arm Exercises, Stroke Treatment

Mirror therapy (MT) is one of several effective treatments used to regain arm movement after a stroke. Mirror Therapy Background MT was originally designed to treat phantom limb pain with amputees. The way it worked was that it gave the person the sensation that they...