Neuro Rehabilitation: The Choice To Try
“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.” – JFK Yes, deciding to try is a choice. In my opinion, it is the only choice. "Choosing to try" (that impossible skill) is hard. What if you...
Discharged from therapy. What now?
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...
Rolling with the punches after a Stroke
Why do some people seem to “thrive” in the midst of life’s challenges? You know the type. Or maybe you don’t. To understand what I mean, you need to be a “people analyzer”. You see, I AM a “people...
Neuro Rehab is 90% mental, 10% physical
What should you expect to achieve in neurologic rehabilitation? My answer might confuse you, frustrate you, and hopefully challenge you to think differently. The most critical component of a...
Blessings in disguise
Life isn’t always easy. I am probably not telling you anything you don’t already know. No one is exempt from challenges in life. Some go through more challenges than others. I have learned to be...
Mental Practice Helps Movement Recovery after a Stroke
Mental practice is a way of relearning movement (motor functions) by creating an image in your mind of the body performing that movement without the body actually moving. This method of enhancing...