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How to manage post-stroke fatigue? STROKENEWS 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 the patient – leading to post-stroke fatigue. People who have suffered from a traumatic brain injury can also experience fatigue as they go through their recovery process. Continue Reading Core exercises for post-stroke rehabilitation STROKENEWS 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 also contribute to improved coordination and foster comprehensive recovery. What core exercises will guide your rehabilitation journey? Let's explore together. Continue Reading What are the risk factors of a stroke? STROKENEWS 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? Continue Reading How AI is used to aid stroke management STROKENEWS Our society thrives on using artificial intelligence (AI) and the health industry is no exception. As technology develops, new programs and algorithms have emerged to treat all types of conditions.

AI has become a major tool in helping those affected by strokes. New AI breakthroughs are helping in all areas of stroke care from diagnosis to rehabilitation. So how is AI used in these areas? Continue Reading How neurorepair is critical for recovery STROKENEWS When a stroke or traumatic brain injury occurs, the neurological structure of the brain is severely damaged, leading to a loss of functions such as speaking, writing or walking. The types of deficits depend on the location of the lesion and its severity.
Even though some damages can’t be reversed, the brain naturally initiates several mechanisms to repair itself - this is called neurorepair. Natural processes known as neurorepair and neuroplasticity can help the brain repair itself over time. So how does it work? Continue Reading The importance of stroke clinical research STROKENEWS Stroke clinical research is vital to discover efficient new medicines. It is a long and thorough process that goes through several phases before it is cleared to be used as a prescribed medicine. So, how does the process work? Continue Reading Stroke care at home STROKENEWS Providing help to stroke patients is important in aiding their recovery. With patients suffering from physical and cognitive impairments, care and aid must be tuned to their specific needs to favour their recovery. Continue Reading Why is stroke rehabilitation important? STROKENEWS Defining a recovery plan for a stroke patient is never simple. Every patient suffers from different impairments depending on how their brain has been impacted by the stroke.

Therefore, understanding the rehabilitation process is essential for doctors to select the most suitable therapies for each patient they treat. So, what happens next? Continue Reading Stroke Units STROKENEWS Time is crucial when it comes to immediate stroke care. Every second counts to prevent more damage from happening to the brain.

That is why hospitals have developed stroke units dedicated to stroke patients. These units are designed to rapidly assess, treat and look after patients, giving them the best chance of recovering. So, what exactly happens in a stroke unit? Continue Reading What is a traumatic brain injury? STROKENEWS A traumatic brain injury (TBI) refers to any trauma to the head caused by an external object contacting or penetrating the skull.

TBI is a difficult condition to manage and its consequences can have significant impacts on your daily life. So, what exactly is a traumatic brain injury? Continue Reading Leg exercises for rehabilitation after stroke or Traumatic brain injury STROKENEWS For stroke and traumatic brain injury patients, regaining leg strength and mobility is a major goal throughout their recovery process.

To reach this goal, patients are supported by physical therapists to practice key and basic movements. Physical therapists will suggest exercises to build muscle mass, reduce the risk of spasticity and encourage neuroplasticity... Continue Reading Arm exercises for rehabilitation after stroke or traumatic brain injury STROKENEWS After a stroke or a traumatic brain injury, patients often lose control of their arms and hands. This makes carrying out any basic task difficult without assistance.

This is why physical therapy plays an important role in rehabilitation. Physical therapists suggest the most appropriate ways to support neuroplasticity and get the brain rebuilding signals to muscles in your arms... Continue Reading Driving after a brain injury STROKENEWS Driving is a skill that recruits many basic abilities such as vision, reactions and coordination. The road can also be a stressful environment where multiple information streams need to be processed. This requires a high level of concentration. Therefore, anyone who suffered a stroke or traumatic brain injury may struggle when trying to get behind the wheel again... Continue Reading Nutrition advice after brain injury STROKENEWS Managing basic daily activities can be challenging after brain injuries, including preparing meals and eating. After a brain injury, motor functions can be impaired reducing your ability to use limbs, hands and the way you control your mouth and throat muscles.

This is why patients have to adapt their routine depending on their impairment levels and how they recover. So, how can you adapt the way meals are prepared and consumed? Continue Reading Telerehabilitation for stroke and traumatic brain injury STROKENEWS One of the biggest changes emerging from the global pandemic is telemedicine. Using video calls to converse with medical experts has changed how we approach medical care. It has also gained more importance for medical specialists’ needs like the treatment of stroke and traumatic brain injuries patients. Continue Reading Brain injury specialists for home rehabilitation STROKENEWS For patients recovering from brain conditions, such as a stroke or a traumatic brain injury (TBI), making it home again is a major milestone. This is why rehabilitation takes place at hospital as well as at home. This ranges across all forms of care with a range of different specialists. What exactly do these people do in their visits and how does it help the rehabilitation process? Continue Reading Healthcare professionals to manage brain injury rehabilitation STROKENEWS People who have suffered serious brain injuries, such as a stroke or a traumatic brain injury (TBI), may need a lot of care to regain a sense of normality in their lives.

It is why rehabilitation programs often need to involve a team of rehabilitative care specialists to help patients return to an independent lifestyle. There are also specialised centres to carry out rehab programs. It can be tricky knowing who does what... Continue Reading 5 Mobility aids for stroke and traumatic brain injury STROKENEWS Moving around can be a constant struggle for anyone recovering from a brain injury such as a stroke or a traumatic brain injury (TBI). It’s why doctors and therapists often recommend the use of a mobility aid for patients who need it to get around.

However, there are several types of aids to choose from. To help you choose, we’ve researched the main characteristics of different type of aids available and what purpose they serve... Continue Reading Stroke Recovery & Rehabilitation: Managing Hand Spasticity STROKENEWS After a stroke or brain injury, a recovering patient’s brain may struggle to control the signals sent throughout the body. This can cause their muscles to become overactive and remain tense for long periods of time – causing spasticity.

Muscle spasticity affects about 1 in 3 stroke survivors and can occur any time after a stroke. It can make it difficult for a part of the body to function... Continue Reading

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