Introduction to Brain Plasticity Brain plasticity is defined as the nervous system's ability to create new nerve communication pathways in the brain. This rewiring process occurs throughout a person’s lifespan. After a stroke or a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), brain...
What is Spastic Diplegia? Spastic diplegia, a subtype of Cerebral Palsy (CP), primarily affects leg movement, causing stiffness and jerky movements due to brain damage from various causes. Spastic diplegia is a type of Cerebral palsy (CP). CP is a condition resulting...
Pediatric strokes can be ischemic (resulting from blood clots) or hemorrhagic (due to brain bleeding), stemming from diverse factors and potentially resulting in long-term disabilities if not promptly addressed. Childhood or pediatric stroke is a serious condition...
Brain bleeds are dangerous and can affect brain functions. While most strokes are caused by clots (ischemic), a significant portion results from bleeding in the brain (hemorrhagic), which have a higher fatality rate. Bleeding inside the brain is very serious. The...
Strokes are a major health issue that can cause serious brain damage. However, with prompt medical intervention and effective rehabilitation approaches, outcomes and quality of life for stroke survivors can be greatly enhanced. Stroke is the leading cause of death...
A Comprehensive Guide to Contracture Causes, Prevention, and Treatments Abnormal structural changes to muscles, tendons, ligaments, or skin cause the elastic parts of the human body to lose their ability to move. This is termed a contracture. Contractures are...
Cervical spondylosis (CS) and heart palpitations are conditions individuals are more likely to encounter as they age. CS is a painful degenerative condition of the neck vertebrae and most often caused by arthritis. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic...
While it is obvious that the brain and heart are critical to human functioning, one might not realize how much these two organs impact each other. Broadly speaking, the brain controls the body’s nervous system, therefore controlling the heart. However, the...
The hypothalamus is the part of the brain that controls most of the human body’s involuntary activities. Specifically, it controls the autonomic nervous system inclusive of blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate, and the sleep-wake transition. Additionally, it...