‘stroke’ Archives
stroke rehabilitation guild at eHow
ehow has some great article for stroke rehabilitation aimed at therapist and stroke survivor. http://www.ehow.com/stroke-rehabilitation-therapy/
Stroke rehabilitation has no time limits.
Conventional thinking has been that any stroke rehabilitation beyond that initial period has little benefit for stroke survivors, but recent studies are starting to suggest otherwise. Arm movement regained years after stroke - Yahoo! Canada News Rehabilitation normally starts immediately after a stroke and lasts six months. Conventional [...]
Not Just Smoke and Mirrors, therapy that works
Not Just Smoke and Mirrors on ADVANCE for Physical Therapy & Rehab ... One example of such a recovery option is mirror therapy. Much research remains to be done to fully prove efficacy of mirror therapy. ... physical-therapy.advanceweb.com/Columns/.../Not-Just-Smoke-and-Mirrors.aspx
Stroke rehabilitation – The brain can change
In this article by Integrative Physical Therapy you can read how the thinking on how the brain work as changed in recent years. and how regular physical, mental and visual exercise can help rehabilitation after a stroke. A mirror therapy is just one tool to help stroke rehab. Integrative Physical Therapy Services : The “plastic” brain: How [...]
CRPS pain due to stroke is reduce by Mirror Box Therapy
This is a great site that not only explains CRPS, it is a good resource to:- Definition | Causes | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Prevention Mount Sinai Medical Center - Diseases & Conditions Mirror therapy may help to reduce pain and improve motor function in people who have CRPS due to stroke. Transcutaneous nerve [...]
Stroke Rehabilitation without movement.
Stroke survivor can benefit of mirror box therapy even in the absent of voluntary movement. Research as shown at the mirror neuron system respond not only during action execution, but also during observation of actions being performed. So by watching the reflection of the unaffected limb in a mirror the mirror neurons for the affected side can [...]
Stroke, how to care for loved ones
Great article on how to care for your loved ones after a stroke well worth 5 mins. Right at Home in Los Angeles: How to Care for Loved Ones After a ... By Right at Home Rehabilitation. Undergoing rehabilitation is very important before returning home. But some stroke survivor refuse any rehabilitation effort usually because of hopelessness. [...]
Stroke Facts and Myths – The Sun
Different strokes: Facts and myths of killer attacks This means you need to see your doc pronto, for tests and treatment. FACT: You need to get to hospital ASAP if you are having a stroke. Quite right. ... See all stories on this topic
Mirror Therapy what happens in the brain?
http://www.borsook.com/painfrontiers/?p=53 Although mirror therapy has been shown to be effective for treatment of phantom limb pain, complex regional pain syndrome and other pain conditions, little is known....
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall – Stroke Rehabilitation
Stroke patients may have a new tool in their rehabilitation shed: a mirror. http://www.wellsphere.com/brain-health-article/mirror-mirror-on-the-wall-stroke-rehabilitation/437295;jsessionid=65B9918EEF1BDA45406099E3D8D42013?query=Oncology+Rehabilitation