Stroke Rehab vs. Stroke Recovery

First, let’s distinguish the differences between stroke rehab and stroke recovery because they are two distinct terms. Stroke Rehab… requires a rehab clinician. falls under the rules of managed care. is a commodity that is bought and sold, sometimes with several players taking their cut. almost always benefits recovery. Stroke Recovery… does not necessarily require a rehab clinician. is not a commodity beyond “sweat equity.”   Here is a Venn diagram of the relationship between rehabilitation and recovery: Stroke rehab is just one part of  stroke recovery, but far too often stroke survivors equate the two. This is an error that therapists should discourage. How does this common mistake occur? It has to do with the predictable post-stroke “arc of...
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Specialist Services for Stroke Rehabilitation

Specialist Services for Stroke Rehabilitation Strokes can change the way people live their lives forever. Because the brain controls all of the body’s movements, brain damage often manifests as loss of movement and strength in one side of the body. However, this loss doesn’t have to be permanent. While the severity of stroke and speed of treatment play essential roles in determining a patient’s symptoms, stroke rehabilitation is the most important factor in determining a patient’s long-term outcome. Stroke rehabilitation can begin as early as two days after a stroke with recovery exercises or treatments that are integrated into a patient’s stroke treatment plan. Doctors...
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Reclaim Your Independence After Stroke With These Kitchen Aids

Every stroke survivor has unique symptoms, but complete or partial loss of motor function is a very common side effect of stroke-related brain damage. Because certain nerves and neurological connections may have been damaged during stroke, many patients lose strength or control of the body parts they depend on for everyday tasks. Many of these tasks revolve around food. From feeding oneself to preparing food for others, and many stroke survivors struggle to navigate the kitchen without full control of both arms or hands. Fortunately, many adaptive utensils and kitchen aids are designed to accommodate patients’ needs during stroke recovery. At Saebo,...
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Friday, July 1 kicks off the inaugural bike relay, Miles for Mandy.

Miles for Mandy is a 2,100 mile bike ride from Niagara Falls to Houston, TX in just one week with only six cyclists riding through ten states to raise money for Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness. Here are the TOP five most important things to know about this event: 1. The inside story What’s fueling this event: On August 31, 2014, Amanda “Mandy” Coleman was severely injured in a serious car accident in her hometown – Houston, TX. She was found unconscious and was rushed to Ben-Taub Hospital where doctors painted a bleak picture for her survival. Mandy sustained many serious injuries, including several...
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“When you put a Saebo solution in the hands of a skilled clinician, a whole new world can be opened up for a patient’s life.”

I graduated with a Masters degree in Occupational Therapy in 2008 from the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center.  Shortly after receiving my Masters, I moved to Houston, Texas.   For the past eight years, I have worked all throughout the medical center in Houston, including, but not limited to: TIRR Memorial Hermann, Memorial Hermann, MD Anderson, Supplemental Healthcare and now currently for Rehab Without Walls.  During these eight years, I have specialized in neurological rehabilitation, and I have been very active with two non-profits: Rehab Services Volunteer Project (RSVP Houston) and the United Spinal Association Houston (formerly National Spinal Cord...
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