Spasticity after stroke

Spasticity after stroke

Spasticity after stroke Spasticity is a condition illustrated by muscle stiffness, painful spasms, joint and muscle pain, and in severe cases, limbs becoming fixed in abnormal, painful positions. It is common after stroke, affecting about half of stroke victims, and...
How to Manage Swallowing Difficulties (Dysphagia)?

How to Manage Swallowing Difficulties (Dysphagia)?

How to Manage Swallowing Difficulties (Dysphagia)? Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing. It is common after a stroke and can make eating and drinking challenging and unsafe. Although swallowing seems simple, it is actually a complex process...
Simple Vision Exercises for Stroke Recovery

Simple Vision Exercises for Stroke Recovery

For many people, vision problems after a stroke often are a forgotten aspect of the recovery process. These problems can then cause serious repercussions in all aspects of daily life whether it be driving, reading, exercising or even going out to the shops. It is...
How to manage post-stroke fatigue?

How to manage post-stroke fatigue?

Having a stroke takes a severe toll on your body. With your brain losing control of many key functions, it essentially forces you to relearn basic abilities from the start. Rehabilitation and recovery can be a long and gruelling journey, requiring lots of energy from...
Core exercises for post-stroke rehabilitation

Core exercises for post-stroke rehabilitation

Beyond the common emphasis on limb and facial muscle recovery, neglecting core strength can impede overall progress. Essential for enhancing stability and balance, core strength exercises play a critical role in reducing the risk of falls and additional injuries. They...
What are the risk factors of a stroke?

What are the risk factors of a stroke?

Strokes can strike at any minute and its consequences can change lives instantly. Despite their sudden nature, there are factors that can indicate that someone is at a higher risk of having a stroke. So how do we know if we are at risk of developing a stroke? For most...