by Tara Tobias | May 26, 2022 | Stroke, Stroke Balance, Stroke Leg Exercises
Balance exercises for stroke patients are critical for improving walking confidence and returning to normal life What is Balance? Balance is the ability to maintain the center of mass (the body) within the base of support (the feet). Balance is also the ability of the...
by Tara Tobias | May 19, 2022 | Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Stroke, Stroke Treatment
Best Brain Exercises For Stroke Recovery A stroke can cause long-term damage to the brain, impair movement, and significantly diminish cognitive abilities. Mobility and strength training to retrain the muscles after a stroke is a huge part of the stroke recovery...
by Tara Tobias | May 11, 2022 | Stroke
Many have a hard time falling asleep or achieving restful sleep after experiencing a stroke. If you or someone you care about has experienced one, there are ways to get to sleep faster and sleep more soundly. In this article, we’ll review the types of sleep disorders...
by Tara Tobias | Mar 28, 2022 | Balance, foot drop, Stroke, Stroke Leg Exercises
Guide to Foot Drop The peroneal nerve includes a branch of the sciatica nerve that enables movement and supplies sensation to one’s feet, toes, and lower legs. Peroneal neuropathy or common peroneal dysfunction results from nerve damage outside the brain or spinal...
by Tara Tobias | Mar 26, 2022 | Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Stroke, Stroke Treatment
Stroke and Brain Injury Background Traumatic brain injuries can result from sudden, violent blows to the head or when an object, such as a bullet, a sharp object, or a piece of skull, penetrates the brain tissue. Mild traumatic brain injuries have temporary effects on...
by Tara Tobias | Nov 24, 2021 | Stroke
https://youtu.be/bynfAyJNM_8 A Pontine Stroke is commonly referred to as a pontine CVA or pontine cerebrovascular accident. It is an ischemic stroke that affects a region in the brain stem known as the pons. Not sure why this is important? The pons communicates...
