One-sided paralysis and weakness experienced by stroke survivors can necessitate occupational or physical therapy services to regain the lost mobility in the arm, hand, and fingers. Even if paralysis subsides, restricted motion, coordination impairments, or shakiness...
Language and communication are fundamental aspects of human interaction. When impaired, significant emotional and social repercussions are often experienced. Frustration, embarrassment, and feelings of shame are commonly shared responses to language and communication...
Physical and occupational therapists often employ a variety of approaches when treating a stroke survivor to recover their motor skills. The Brunnstrom Approach, developed by Swedish physical therapist Signe Brunnstrom in the 1960s, is a widely recognized and...
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HOT) is a medical treatment that delivers the breathing of pure 100% oxygen through a specialized medical apparatus. It has long been used for the decompression of deep-sea divers to avoid developing a painful disorder termed “the bends.”...
Recovering from a stroke usually involves participating in physical therapy (PT) and/or occupational therapy (OT), as well as follow-up medical care and social worker support. Physical and occupational therapy treatment plans for people who have recently experienced a...
