Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy Exercises: How It Works

shop-mgr2023-01-10T12:26:52+08:00 When movement on one side of the body is weakened due to neurological injury like stroke, individuals may find it easier to rely on their unaffected side. However, continuous disuse can cause you to lose even more control of your affected side (learned non-use). To improve movement on the affected side, therapists may recommend constraint-induced movement therapy exercises. To help you understand how constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) can be beneficial for recovering movement after neurological injury, this article will discuss how it works and share some exercises you can practice at home. How Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy Works To strengthen and improve control over...

Can Foot Drop Be Cured without Surgery?

shop-mgr2023-01-10T11:55:20+08:00 A common question is, can foot drop be cured without surgery? The short answer is yes. Surgery is a last-resort treatment for foot drop. Before resorting to surgery, there are other rehabilitation techniques for foot drop that you should try first. In this article, we will discuss 3 alternative treatments for foot drop. But before we dig in, let’s discuss why and when surgery should be considered for foot drop. Surgery for Foot Drop: How & When? Foot drop is a condition that impairs your ability to perform dorsiflexion – the act of flexing your foot back toward your shin. This condition often occurs after a nerve injury or...

Transcortical Sensory Aphasia: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

shop-mgr2023-01-10T12:28:40+08:00 There are many types of aphasia, which is a communication disorder caused by neurological injury. One type of aphasia, called transcortical sensory aphasia, can cause poor auditory comprehension. It most commonly occurs after damage to the temporal lobe. Fortunately, the nervous system has a natural ability to heal and rewire itself after injury. This means that speech difficulties like transcortical sensory aphasia can often be rehabilitated, and this guide will walk you through the process. Causes of Transcortical Sensory Aphasia The process of language is complex. Different areas of the brain control different aspects of language, such as processing spoken words or understanding written...

Transcortical Motor Aphasia: Causes, Symptoms, & Rehabilitation Methods

shop-mgr2023-01-10T11:47:38+08:00 Transcortical motor aphasia is a rare category of aphasia that can make it difficult to speak or understand others. The symptoms can very greatly between patients, which makes it critical to work alongside a speech therapist. To help you better understand transcortical motor aphasia, this post will discuss that causes, symptoms, and treatment methods that your speech therapist will likely recommend. Causes of Transcortical Motor Aphasia Multiple areas of the brain contribute to a person’s language ability. But the two most important areas are Broca’s area and Wernicke’s area. Broca’s area is primarily responsible for producing spoken language, whereas Wernicke’s area helps a person...

Primary Progressive Aphasia: Causes, Types, and Symptoms

shop-mgr2023-01-10T11:21:49+08:00 Primary progressive aphasia is a neurological syndrome that slowly and progressively impairs a person’s language abilities. Symptoms usually begin gradually, often starting with minor problems with naming. As symptoms worsen, patients eventually may lose the ability to understand written or spoken language. In this article, you will learn the major causes of primary progressive aphasia, and how to recognize its early signs. Although there is currently no treatment, early intervention with speech therapy can sometimes slow the progression and help patients maintain their independence for as long as possible. Causes of Primary Progressive Aphasia Unlike other types of aphasia, primary progressive aphasia (PPA) is...