What to Expect when Recovering from a Stroke
After experiencing a stroke, survivors can begin to recover through rehabilitation. However, recovery from stroke is a process that survivors need to continue throughout their lives. Formal stroke rehabilitation is important for survivors to regain their independence and control of body movements and functions. Although no two survivors will go through the rehabilitation process the same way or follow the same timeline, rehabilitation usually helps improve mental, physical, and emotional functions within the first few weeks following the incident. Over time, stroke survivors can continue to improve, even years after starting rehabilitation. It is important for survivors to remember there is hope for recovery,...
How to Support a Loved One Who Had a Stroke
Recovering from a stroke is difficult. It takes time and puts strain on a person, both physically and emotionally. Having the support of a loved one is a crucial part of the process, providing mental and physical support when the victim needs it most. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to know how to best support a loved one who has suffered from stroke. Here are a few ways that you can help a friend or loved one who is in the process of stroke recovery. Educate Yourself No two strokes are the same in the ways that they affect a person. It’s...
The SaeboStep is the best brace I have used…I actually WANT to put it on!
I have had MS for 17 years and walk with a cane because I suffer from severe right foot drop. The first day I received the SaeboStep I had planned a weekend in Atlantic City so I thought that would be as good a time as any to try it. I used it at the airports and walking in the casinos. Needless to say, it was a lot of steps and walking for me. The SaeboStep was easy to use and adjust and helped me to walk better, therefore saving more energy. In the past, I have used a carbon steel...