Different Types, One Challenge: Depression After a Stroke
“I feel a sense of sadness and joy. Mostly sadness though about what I’ve experienced and sadness about what others have experienced in reference to the stroke.” –Luther Vandross
Stroke is one event that forever alters a man or a woman’s life. And once it occurs, it leaves a lasting impression. Numerous disabilities can result from that major event. Such impairments vary from speech deficits, physical disabilities, problems with cognition and many more. It even includes problems affecting moods and emotions.
Exercise and Stroke Rehabilitation (Part 2)
The following exercises are for patients only moderately affected by their stroke. They may use a wheelchair to move or they might be able to walk with the aid of another person or using a walking aid. However, patients often “lead” with their unaffected side, leaving the other side behind. Therefore, balance problems are likely to appear along with difficulty shifting weight toward the affected side.
The purpose of this exercise program is to:
- Promote flexibility and relaxation of muscles
- Help return to more normal movement
- Improve balance and coordination
- Decrease pain and stiffness
- Maintain range of motion in the affected arm and leg
Hand Exercises for Stroke Patients
It is the most practical approach to hand recovery after stroke as it can be done at home. It is composed of a range of motions focused on one area, the hand, as with other exercises for stroke patients. Meant to retrain the brain, hand exercises should be done several times a day for mastery and to redevelop coordination. Continue reading
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