Range of Motion Exercises for Spinal Cord Injuries

shop-mgr2023-01-26T11:58:26+08:00 A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to any part of the spinal cord. This damage can lead to loss of function and sensation in the parts of the body served by the spinal cord below the location of the injury. Spinal cord injuries can have a catastrophic effect on a person’s life. Losing function in parts of your body can take away a lot of abilities and independence. Damage to the central nervous system may be permanent, but through physical rehabilitation and exercise, many patients can redevelop some motor function and regain some level of independence. It is important to remain...

How to Stay Motivated During Stroke Recovery

shop-mgr2023-01-26T11:46:49+08:00 The path to stroke recovery can feel endless and full of obstacles to overcome. While recovering from a stroke is certainly possible, it takes hard work and dedication from the patient to keep up with their rehabilitation. It is common to feel helpless and out of control when experiencing an enormous life change such as a stroke, so staying motivated and dedicated to recovery can be incredibly difficult. Motivation is an important part of stroke recovery. If a stroke survivor is not feeling motivated, keeping up with their exercise and rehabilitation will be a challenge. Motivation during stroke recovery doesn’t just come...

How to Treat Spasticity After Stroke

shop-mgr2023-01-26T11:42:22+08:00 After a stroke, 17 to 38 percent of people experience spasticity. After a spinal cord injury, 40 to 78 percent of people experience it. Individuals with mild spasticity might have muscle tightness and stiffness, and those with severe spasticity can experience painful, uncontrollable spasms in their extremities. A charley horse is nothing in comparison. What is Spasticity? Spasticity is a neuromuscular condition usually caused by damage to the portion of the brain or spinal cord that controls voluntary movement. This damage causes a change in the balance of signals between the nervous system and the muscles. It is usually found in individuals affected...

Pain After a Stroke: Symptoms to Watch Out For

shop-mgr2023-01-26T11:36:21+08:00 Stroke survivors can experience tragic results after their attacks in the form of many different types of physical pain. Conditions such as paralysis, frailty, and changes in sensation are some  of the most common ailments. It is normal for stroke survivors to feel weakness on one side of the body, which can lead to spasticity and excruciating pain in muscles and joints, particularly in the shoulders. Headaches and sore, swollen hands are also common after effects of a stroke, usually referred to as central post-stroke pain (CPSP). With so many agonizing conditions caused by stroke, the best treatment is to be sensitive...

The Rising Cost of Stroke in America

shop-mgr2023-01-26T11:29:19+08:00 Strokes are the leading cause of disability in the United States and the fifth leading cause of death. Nearly 800,000 people will have a first-time or recurrent stroke every year. Clearly, strokes are a huge health problem in the U.S., but they are a big financial problem as well. In 2010, strokes cost the U.S. $71.55 billion to treat. By 2030, the costs of stroke are expected to double to $183.13 billion. By 2050, the financial impact of strokes in the U.S. could soar to more than $2.2 trillion. With the number of strokes in the U.S. so high, these costs might seem unavoidable. But up...