What Is Confabulation After A Stroke? Confabulation is a cognitive phenomenon observed in some stroke survivors and individuals with neurological conditions. It involves the fabrication of seemingly remembered memories, perceptions, or narratives, to fill in gaps in...
Stroke survivors should be aware of amygdala damage because it can have significant implications for their emotional well-being, social interactions, and overall quality of life. This article discusses the impact of amygdala damage from a stroke and what types of...
Nausea and vomiting can not only occur during a stroke, but it is also common in the aftermath of a stroke. Some strokes damage certain areas of the brain, which can cause an increase of nausea and vomiting behavior. It is important to understand the post-stroke...
Flaccidity, also known as flaccid paralysis, refers to a complete lack of voluntary movement in a limb. After a stroke occurs, there is an interruption of neural connections within the nervous system, which results in hemiparesis or hemiplegia. When a person has...
Hemiparesis is a common after-effect of a stroke that causes weakness on one side of your body. This condition affects about 8 out of 10 stroke survivors (1). It is important to know the severity of your stroke and the location of where the stroke occurred to get a...
Following a stroke, individuals may experience post-stroke fatigue. Post-stroke fatigue is defined as an overwhelming sense of tiredness, lack of energy, and/or difficulties sustaining routine actions in which rest is unrefreshing (1). This sense of exhaustion may...
Orthotics are commonly used in stroke rehabilitation to increase arm stability, prevention of joint deformities and contractures, increase comfort and increase independence following a stroke and other neurological insults or diagnoses. Although some stroke survivors...
Orthotics are commonly used in stroke rehabilitation to increase safety, stability, and independence following a stroke and other neurological insults or diagnoses. Although some can be resistant to the use of orthotics, they can be imperative to recovery and pathways...
Is Practicing Balance & Coordination After a Stroke Important? Following a stroke, many individuals experience impairments in balance and coordination. This can be a result of decreased strength, paralysis, or ataxia. Balance and coordination deficits can happen...