How to Tell the Difference Between Left Visual Field Cuts vs Left Neglect

shop-mgr2023-01-16T16:38:21+08:00 Some patients think they have a left visual field cut when they might actually have left neglect. While both conditions have similarities, they have completely different causes and, as a result, different treatments. To find appropriate treatment, it’s important to know the difference between left visual field cuts vs neglect. You’re about to learn the differences, along with appropriate ways to approach recovery. Understanding Left Visual Field Cuts Visual field cuts are exactly what their name implies: the visual field has been “cut” off, and there is blindness or reduced vision in half the visual field. Another name for this condition is hemianopsia. The left side is most...

5 Treatments for a Frozen Shoulder After Stroke that Reduce Pain and Improve Mobility

shop-mgr2023-01-16T16:28:22+08:00 Frozen shoulder after a stroke is a painful condition that negatively impacts your quality of life. This article will explain the various causes of frozen shoulder after a stroke and how to treat the condition. What Causes Frozen Shoulder After Stroke? The shoulder is a vulnerable and complicated ball-and-socket joint encased in connective tissue. Frozen shoulder occurs when the connective tissue thickens and tightens around the shoulder joint, resulting in restricted and painful movement. Frozen shoulder is caused when the arm is immobilized for a long period of time. Stroke patients with arm paralysis are particularly at risk for this condition. If paralyzed patients do not participate...

Pseudobulbar Affect Treatment: How to Choose the Right Path for You

shop-mgr2023-01-16T16:11:25+08:00 If you struggle with uncontrollable emotional outbursts after stroke, you may have a condition known as pseudobulbar affect. This condition causes extreme emotional reactions that are oftentimes inappropriate to the situation or context. For example, you might start sobbing uncontrollably when you are only mildly sad about something, or laughing at situations that are not necessarily funny. Today you will learn the various treatments available for pseudobulbar affect. Different people will react differently to treatment, so it’s important to understand all your treatment options before you begin. Cause of Pseudobulbar Affect Pseudobulbar affect (PBA), also known as emotional lability, occurs after damage to areas...

How to Overcome Flaccidity After Stroke and Regain Movement

shop-mgr2023-01-16T16:06:12+08:00 Flaccidity after stroke often occurs in the early days of stroke rehabilitation, but in extreme cases it can continue. It refers to a complete lack of voluntary movement caused by damage to the neural pathways in the brain. To help you better understand this stroke effect, you’re about to learn the causes and treatments for flaccid paralysis. Let’s begin. What is Flaccidity After Stroke? Flaccidity (also known as flaccid paralysis) after a stroke corresponds to the first stage in the Brunnstrom Stages of Stroke Recovery. For some stroke survivors, this is the initial period immediately following a stroke. However, not all stroke survivors will demonstrate complete flaccidity...

Understanding Fatigue After Stroke: Causes, Symptoms, & Management

shop-mgr2023-01-16T15:44:55+08:00 Fatigue after stroke differs from normal tiredness. While some people with fatigue feel better after a nap, stroke survivors with fatigue might not feel energized even after a full night’s rest or daily naps. Post-stroke fatigue can affect anyone: young or old, active or sedentary, male or female. Fortunately, there are ways to combat fatigue so that you can stay motivated on the road to recovery. To help you feel better, this article explains the causes of post-stroke fatigue and how you can manage it. Causes of Fatigue After Stroke The exact cause of post-stroke fatigue varies from person to person. One example from the Stroke...