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The Importance of Physical Therapy After Stroke

Posted by Bobby Stephenson | Dec 11, 2024 8:00:00 AM

A stroke occurs when a blocked artery (ischemic stroke) or a burst blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke) interrupts or reduces the blood supply to a part of the brain, causing brain cells to die off. Strokes are a leading cause of long-term disability, often leaving survivors with significant physical challenges. 

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How Video Games for Stroke Patients Shorten Recovery Time

Posted by Chris Schmidt | Nov 27, 2024 8:00:00 AM

A stroke is a devastating life event, leaving victims mentally and physically weak as it takes away their ability to perform daily living activities. Fortunately, new technologies are helping us make stroke rehabilitation more effective.

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How New Technology for Stroke Patients is Changing Rehabilitation

Posted by Chris Schmidt | Nov 21, 2024 8:00:00 AM

A stroke is a serious medical conditionwith prolonged, debilitating impacts on a patient’s life. During a stroke, blood clots or constricted vessels in the brain prevent nerve cells from getting the nutrients they need. As a result, these cells may die off, causing temporary or permanent symptoms like weakness, paralysis, impaired speech, loss of vision, memory problems, personality changes, difficulty swallowing, etc.

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How to Manage Modifiable Risk Factors for Stroke

Posted by Bobby Stephenson | Oct 31, 2024 8:00:00 AM


Stroke occurs when a vessel that supplies blood to the brain ruptures or becomes blocked, starving brain cells of oxygen and resulting in brain damage. It is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S., affecting 795,000 people and killing about 140,000 each year.  

The good news is that stroke is preventable, and understanding your personal risk factors will help you make the appropriate lifestyle choices to lower your risk. 

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What's the Role of Speech Therapy for Stroke Patients?

Posted by Bobby Stephenson | Oct 17, 2024 9:30:00 AM

One of the most common side effects after suffering a stroke is difficulty with speech. This can be very frustrating for the stroke victim and can make recovery all that much more difficult. Speech therapy for stroke patients is an essential part of rehab, as it offers individuals the ability to recover the ability to communicate.

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How to Choose The Right Stroke Rehab Facility

Posted by Bobby Stephenson | Oct 1, 2024 8:00:00 AM

Stroke rehabilitation aims to help stroke patients deal with the side effects of a stroke. These side effects may be physical, cognitive, or psychological, and will vary in intensity depending on the severity and location of the stroke. 

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Life After Stroke: Rehab, Recovery, and New Beginnings

Posted by Bobby Stephenson | Sep 24, 2024 9:00:00 AM

You've made it through a stroke. The initial crisis is over. Now it's time to begin the task of dealing with the aftermath the physical and emotional effects of stroke. While life after stroke is a different experience for every survivor, one thing that you can be sure of is that it will take time to recover. The good news is that with effective therapy after stroke  as well as a great deal of determination, hard work, and patience — you can take your life back, overcoming or adapting to the challenges it brings and moving on to a fulfilling future.

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The Latest Advances in Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation

Posted by Bobby Stephenson | Sep 5, 2024 8:00:00 AM

Strokes are one of the leading causes of long-term disability in the U.S., affecting nearly 800,000 Americans every year. Recovering from the severe side effects caused by strokes can be a long and arduous process, requiring intensive rehabilitative therapy.

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How Inpatient Rehab Facilities Help With Your Post-Stroke Care Plan

Posted by Bobby Stephenson | Sep 5, 2024 8:00:00 AM

The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation estimates 55% of stroke patients require inpatient care after their initial hospitalization to help them recover. If you or a loved one has been affected by a stroke that caused significant impairment, the best source for care and recovery is an inpatient rehab facility like Rehab Select. We design a post-stroke care plan to guide you toward the most effective path to recovery.

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The Importance of Post Stroke Rehabilitation

Posted by Bobby Stephenson | Sep 3, 2024 8:00:00 AM

Every year, over700,000 people in the United States suffer a stroke. Roughly two-thirds of these people survive and need rehabilitation. Post stroke rehabilitation helps survivors become more independent and improves their quality of life. While post stroke rehabilitation is not able to reverse the brain damage caused by the acute care episode, proper post stroke care can significantly assist people in achieving the best long-term outcome possible. 

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