Massed Practice: Why High Repetition Is Excellent for Recovery

Massed practice is one of the most important concept for recovering from a neurological injury. Almost all rehabilitation methods revolve around it, because it’s the key to recovery. Massed practice, at its most basic definition, involves continuous practice of a task without rest. However, there’s much more that goes into it, especially during neurological recovery after a stroke, spinal cord injury, or brain injury. You’re about to learn the nuances of massed practice and how you can apply it to your recovery. When used correctly, it can help accelerate improvements during rehabilitation. Why Massed Practice Is the Best Remedy during Rehabilitation After neurological injury,...

How to Cure Foot Drop Naturally: Homeopathic Methods for Recovery

If you want a natural way to recover from foot drop, look no further. Today you’ll learn how to cure foot drop naturally, without resorting to drugs or surgery. These natural remedies for foot drop are effective because they pull on the brain’s natural ability to heal and rewire itself. You’re about to learn what that process is and how to take advantage of it. But first, let’s get a clear understanding of what foot drop is. Naturally Curing Foot Drop to Recover Dorsiflexion Image from Wikipedia Foot drop occurs when you have difficulty lifting the front part of your foot through a movement known as dorsiflexion....

Understanding Active vs Passive Exercises to Customize Rehabilitation to Your Ability Level

Knowing the difference between active and passive exercise can help you understand what your rehabilitation process will encompass. In this article, you’ll learn the difference between active and passive exercise, who should use them, and how they can benefit your rehabilitation program. What Are Passive Exercises? Passive exercises are also known as passive range of motion (ROM) exercises; and your range of motion includes how far you can move your joints in different directions. These exercises are considered passive because you don’t exert any effort. Instead, someone helps you move your muscles and joints through their full range of motion for you. Who Can Benefit from...

How to Use FitMi to Overcome Paralysis (Plus a Success Story)

If you’re trying to recover from paralysis, we have an inspiring success story to share with you. A stroke survivor named Ron was able to move his arm for the first time ever after just 3 weeks of using FitMi home therapy. Not many people understand how they can use FitMi to overcome paralysis, and today we’re explaining the steps. Below you’ll discover Ron’s success story and how you can recover from paralysis just like him. Stroke Survivor Finally Moves His Arm After Grappling with Paralysis Here is the story of Ron’s recovery as told by his caregiver and wife, Lisa Wilson: “My husband suffered...

TBI Recovery Timeline: How Long Does It Take to Recover?

How long will it take to recover from TBI? This question is common for many survivors of traumatic brain injury as they navigate the road to recovery. To help answer this question, we created this TBI recovery timeline to review the different stages of recovery and help survivors create their own specific goals for healing and regaining function. Every brain injury is unique, and therefore the recovery process will look a little different for everyone. Some patients will require intensive rehab in an inpatient facility for months, while others will progress through the stages of recovery more quickly. This depends heavily...