Tired After a Stroke? Understanding Post-Stroke Fatigue

Feeling tired is a normal part of life. Whether you didn’t get a good night of sleep or wore yourself out with a busy day or an exerting activity, your body can only handle so much before you start to feel the physical effects of being tired. In cases like these, all you need to do is rest in order to feel re-charged and rejuvenated. But for individuals who have suffered from a stroke, it’s not that easy. Fatigue after a stroke is common, and it’s different from simply feeling tired. Post-stroke fatigue can make somebody feel like they completely lack...
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Why You Should Exercise After Stroke

Everyone knows that exercise is good for their health, and for stroke survivors it is no different.  After suffering a stroke, survivors may face numerous barriers to becoming physically active such as disability, fatigue, or depression. While they may have to start slowly and find ways to work around physical barriers, physical exercise is important to both help survivors recover and help them prevent a second stroke. Unfortunately, despite exercise’s many benefits for stroke patients, too few healthcare professionals prescribe exercise as a form of therapy. Many stroke survivors are lacking the support, knowledge, and tools necessary to begin an exercise program. Getting started with...
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Mild Cerebral Palsy: How to Identify the Signs & Why Early Intervention Matters

Mild cerebral palsy refers to motor impairments caused by mild damage to the developing brain. Because the damage is not as severe, motor impairments may go unrecognized in the early years of childhood. However, as children with mild cerebral palsy develop, motor impairments may become more apparent. Fortunately, it is never too late for recovery. Even in adulthood, individuals with cerebral palsy can improve their movements. Signs of Mild Cerebral Palsy Various factors can affect how mild cerebral palsy affects movement. For many, symptoms may be so subtle that motor impairments are not outwardly noticeable until the child begins intentionally moving around. The...
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Preventing and Treating Stroke in the Very Elderly

As today’s largest generations continue to mature, all age groups are in the center of a significant shift. Within the next 30 years, the population of people over the age of 60 will surpass the number of those beneath it, making awareness of a changing health landscape necessary. In addition to general care and support for our loved ones, it’s vital to note that the risk of stroke increases with age, doubling every decade following the age of 55. With a growth in stroke risk for those over 60 jumping to more than 1.2 billion by 2025, society’s awareness of cardiovascular and stroke health...
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Severe Cerebral Palsy: What to Expect and How to Manage

Cerebral palsy is a motor disability caused by damage to the developing brain. Depending on the severity of the brain damage, cerebral palsy can result in mild to severe motor impairments. Severe cerebral palsy often affects the entire body, which can significantly affect a variety of functions including motor control, posture, balance, and coordination. Fortunately, there are ways to effectively manage severe motor impairments and improve your quality of life. When is Cerebral Palsy Considered Severe? One way to classify the severity of cerebral palsy is to refer to the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS). It consists of 5 different levels (1-5) that...
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