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| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Spasticity Stretching Exercises Leon Edward, 2021-08-11 Compilation of stretching exercises for spasticity, many in which can be done easily and without the use of a partner at home. This guide of techniques to decrease spasticity was prepared working with an occupational therapist, using these techniques for spasticity, drastic improvement in relief would increase movement was seen and I needed to make these easily available for anyone to easily stretch and feel the benefits in your own home. I and many people with spasticity dont have partners to work with or cannot get to a therapist for sessions often enough, for whatever reason. The stretches and spasticity exercises and in this guide can be done daily and easily in the home.This guide is part of spasticity management, Home Care after a stroke or a traumatic brain injury but can also be used as a guide for stretches to relieve effects of hemiparesis. Note from author: Most of the information provided is an accumulation of researching OT expertise in interview and referencing, personally benefitting from the stretches as well. This book compiles researching current health care practices with reviewing valuable stretches learned since the author 'awoke' from a coma, revealing his own partial paralysis or hemiparesis and beginning the road back and successful career. For information that is not my own, I have provided links and references. Readers will benefit greatly from this guide and valuable website references In About the Author section, with the bonus safety checklist and references , linked to in the book . Also provided at authors website are valuable resources for professional associations, forums, RSS new feeds and social media links where people can make connections with other families or affected people of all ages , links to online rehabilitation and exercise videos, personal blogs and news of research and success stories.Purchasers of the guide will also be able to download and print a PDF of the stretches. Leon Edward is one of the almost 80% who did not have full recovery after a gunshot to his head and has lived with spasticity and other hemiparesis effects for decades Scroll to the top of the page Review detail contents, 'Look Inside' and Buy Now Thank you ! |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Exercise for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment Junjie Xiao, 2017-11-02 The book provides an intensive overview on exercise for cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment, from basic research to clinical practice. The volume firstly summarizes the acute and chronic response to exercise. Secondly, evidence for exercise as medicine for the heart based on clinical studies and basic research is summarized. Thirdly, molecular mechanisms mediating the beneficial effects of exercise including IGF-1-PI3K-AKT signalling, NO signalling, C/EBPB-Cited4 signalling, Non-coding RNAs, epigenetic regulators, mitochondria adaption and exosomes are presented. Finally, exercise dosing, prescription and future prospects are provided. This book will provide valuable reference for researchers in cell biology, physiology, as well as physician, physical therapist in cardiology, sport medicine, etc. |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Spasticity Elie Elovic, MD, 2010-08-31 Spasticity: Diagnosis and Management is the first book solely dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of spasticity. This pioneering work defines spasticity in the broad context of Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome and focuses not on a single component, but on the entire constellation of conditions that make up the UMNS and often lead to ...... |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Clinical Pathways in Stroke Rehabilitation Thomas Platz, 2021-01-14 This open access book focuses on practical clinical problems that are frequently encountered in stroke rehabilitation. Consequences of diseases, e.g. impairments and activity limitations, are addressed in rehabilitation with the overall goal to reduce disability and promote participation. Based on the available best external evidence, clinical pathways are described for stroke rehabilitation bridging the gap between clinical evidence and clinical decision-making. The clinical pathways answer the questions which rehabilitation treatment options are beneficial to overcome specific impairment constellations and activity limitations and are well acceptable to stroke survivors, as well as when and in which settings to provide rehabilitation over the course of recovery post stroke. Each chapter starts with a description of the clinical problem encountered. This is followed by a systematic, but concise review of the evidence (RCTs, systematic reviews and meta-analyses) that is relevant for clinical decision-making, and comments on assessment, therapy (training, technology, medication), and the use of technical aids as appropriate. Based on these summaries, clinical algorithms / pathways are provided and the main clinical-decision situations are portrayed. The book is invaluable for all neurorehabilitation team members, clinicians, nurses, and therapists in neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and related fields. It is a World Federation for NeuroRehabilitation (WFNR) educational initiative, bridging the gap between the rapidly expanding clinical research in stroke rehabilitation and clinical practice across societies and continents. It can be used for both clinical decision-making for individuals and as well as clinical background knowledge for stroke rehabilitation service development initiatives. |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Brain Neurotrauma Firas H. Kobeissy, 2015-02-25 With the contribution from more than one hundred CNS neurotrauma experts, this book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account on the latest developments in the area of neurotrauma including biomarker studies, experimental models, diagnostic methods, and neurotherapeutic intervention strategies in brain injury research. It discusses neurotrauma mechanisms, biomarker discovery, and neurocognitive and neurobehavioral deficits. Also included are medical interventions and recent neurotherapeutics used in the area of brain injury that have been translated to the area of rehabilitation research. In addition, a section is devoted to models of milder CNS injury, including sports injuries. |
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| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Richard L. Harvey, MD, Richard F. Macko, MD, Joel Stein, MD, Carolee J. Winstein, Phd, PT, Richard D. Zorowitz, MD, 2008-11-20 A Doody's Core Title 2012 Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation is the new gold standard comprehensive guide to the management of stroke patients. Beginning with detailed information on risk factors, epidemiology, prevention, and neurophysiology, the book details the acute and long-term treatment of all stroke-related impairments and complications. Additional sections discuss psychological issues, outcomes, community reintegration, and new research. Written by dozens of acknowledged leaders in the field, and containing hundreds of tables, graphs, and photographic images, Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation features: The first full-length discussion of the most commonly-encountered component of neurorehabilitation Multi-specialty coverage of issues in rehabilitation, neurology, PT, OT, speech therapy, and nursing Focus on therapeutic management of stroke related impairments and complications An international perspective from dozens of foremost authorities on stroke Cutting edge, practical information on new developments and research trends Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation is a valuable reference for clinicians and academics in rehabilitation and neurology, and professionals in all disciplines who serve the needs of stroke survivors. |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Textbook of Stroke Medicine Michael Brainin, Wolf-Dieter Heiss, Susanne Tabernig, 2014-09-11 Fully revised throughout, the new edition of this concise textbook is aimed at doctors preparing to specialize in stroke care. |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: PNF in Practice Susan S. Adler, Dominiek Beckers, Math Buck, 2013-04-17 The approach here is based on the concepts set out by Dr. Herman Kabat and taught by Margaret Knott, and this second edition adds many new illustrations including demonstrations of the techniques and pictures of actual patient treatment. The gait section has been expanded with an introduction to normal components and photos of patient treatment. The mat section has also been enlarged and includes illustrations of patient treatment. |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Brain Repair After Stroke Steven C. Cramer, Randolph J. Nudo, 2010-10-28 Increasing evidence identifies the possibility of restoring function to the damaged brain via exogenous therapies. One major target for these advances is stroke, where most patients can be left with significant disability. Treatments have the potential to improve the victim's quality of life significantly and reduce the time and expense of rehabilitation. Brain Repair After Stroke reviews the biology of spontaneous brain repair after stroke in animal models and in humans. Detailed chapters cover the many forms of therapy being explored to promote brain repair and consider clinical trial issues in this context. This book provides a summary of the neurobiology of innate and treatment-induced repair mechanisms after hypoxia and reviews the state of the art for human therapeutics in relation to promoting behavioral recovery after stroke. Essential reading for stroke physicians, neurologists, rehabilitation physicians and neuropsychologists. |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: My Stroke of Insight Jill Bolte Taylor, 2008-05-12 Transformative...[Taylor's] experience...will shatter [your] own perception of the world.—ABC News The astonishing New York Times bestseller that chronicles how a brain scientist's own stroke led to enlightenment On December 10, 1996, Jill Bolte Taylor, a thirty-seven- year-old Harvard-trained brain scientist experienced a massive stroke in the left hemisphere of her brain. As she observed her mind deteriorate to the point that she could not walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life-all within four hours-Taylor alternated between the euphoria of the intuitive and kinesthetic right brain, in which she felt a sense of complete well-being and peace, and the logical, sequential left brain, which recognized she was having a stroke and enabled her to seek help before she was completely lost. It would take her eight years to fully recover. For Taylor, her stroke was a blessing and a revelation. It taught her that by stepping to the right of our left brains, we can uncover feelings of well-being that are often sidelined by brain chatter. Reaching wide audiences through her talk at the Technology, Entertainment, Design (TED) conference and her appearance on Oprah's online Soul Series, Taylor provides a valuable recovery guide for those touched by brain injury and an inspiring testimony that inner peace is accessible to anyone. |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Recovery After Stroke Michael P. Barnes, Bruce H. Dobkin, Julien Bogousslavsky, 2005-03-10 Covering neuroscience and rehabilitation strategies, an essential handbook and reference for multidisciplinary stroke rehabilitation teams. |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Stronger After Stroke Peter G Levine, 2008-10-01 Billions of dollars are spent on stroke-related rehabilitation research and treatment techniques but most are not well communicated to the patient or caregiver. As a result, many stroke survivors are treated with outdated or ineffective therapies. Stronger After Stroke puts the power of recovery in the reader's hands by providing simple to follow instructions for reaching the highest possible level of healing. Written for stroke survivors, their caregivers, and loved ones, Stronger After Stroke presents a new and more effective treatment philosophy that is startling in its simplicity: stroke survivors recover by using the same learning techniques that anyone uses to master anything. Basic concepts are covered, including: Repetition of task-specific movements Proper scheduling of practice Challenges at each stage of recovery Setting goals and recognizing when they have been achieved The book covers the basic techniques that can catapult stroke survivors toward maximum recovery. Stronger After Stroke bridges the gap between stroke survivors and what they desperately need: easily understandable and scientifically accurate information on how to achieve optimal rehabilitation. |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Upper Motor Neurone Syndrome and Spasticity Michael P. Barnes, Garth R. Johnson, 2001-02 This is a thorough, practical reference and guide for all health professionals involved in the management of spasticity. |
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| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Hand Function Mehmet Tuncay Duruöz, 2014-03-29 Accurate assessment of hand function is critical to any treatment regimen of the hand compromised patient. Hand Function is a practical, clinical book which provides the knowledge needed to distinguish the different dimensions of hand function, particularly impairment, disability and handicap. Beginning with an overview of basic principles and examination, subsequent chapters evaluate the hand function in specific afflicted populations, including the rheumatoid patient, the stroke patient, the trauma patient, the geriatric patient and the pediatric patient, as well as special populations such as diabetes mellitus patients and musicians. An appendix containing hand function scales essential to the assessment of disability is also included. Rheumatologists, physiatrists, hand surgeons, orthopedists, occupational therapists and physical therapists will all find Hand Function a useful and valuable addition to their clinical references. |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Rising and Sitting Down in Stroke Patients Margareta Engardt, 1994 |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Guided Self-Rehabilitation Contract in Spastic Paresis Jean-Michel Gracies, 2022-10-01 This book is an informative guide for both the patient and therapist, and provides a series of exercises that target the most important muscles for those with spastic paresis. Actively practicing the exercises prescribed in this self-rehabilitation manual will allow the patient to see continued improvement in their muscle functioning. Spastic paresis is the consequence of a central nervous system disorder such as a stroke, traumatic brain or spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, or a tumor of the nervous system, conditions that may have occurred in childhood or adulthood. In spastic paresis two problems coexist: the word 'paresis' means that when the brain sends a command to a muscle to contract, this order is incompletely received by the muscle; the word 'spastic' indicates that at the same time muscles cannot relax normally and have a tendency to be spontaneously overactive. A daily program of prolonged stretching and an intensive motor training program using unassisted large amplitude rapid alternating movements is recommended to gradually increase brain command effectiveness. |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription American College of Sports Medicine, 2014 The flagship title of the certification suite from the American College of Sports Medicine, ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription is a handbook that delivers scientifically based standards on exercise testing and prescription to the certification candidate, the professional, and the student. The 9th edition focuses on evidence-based recommendations that reflect the latest research and clinical information. This manual is an essential resource for any health/fitness and clinical exercise professional, physician, nurse, physician assistant, physical and occupational therapist, dietician, and health care administrator. This manual give succinct summaries of recommended procedures for exercise testing and exercise prescription in healthy and diseased patients. |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Advanced Techniques in Musculoskeletal Medicine & Physiotherapy Fermín Valera Garrido, PT MSc PhD, Francisco Minaya Muñoz, PT MSc PhD, 2015-10-02 Advanced Techniques in Musculoskeletal Medicine & Physiotherapy is a brand new, highly illustrated guide to the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. It demonstrates how to safely and effectively use selected minimally invasive therapies in practice. In addition to more well-established techniques such as acupuncture or dry needling, this ground-breaking resource also covers techniques including intratissue percutaneous electrolysis, mesotherapy, percutaneous needle tenotomy, and high volume image guided injections. Other featured chapters include those on specific musculoskeletal ultrasound such as sonoanatomy and ultrasound-guided procedures. Each chapter describes the principles, indications and contraindications, mechanisms of action and detailed outlines of techniques with an emphasis throughout on accessible practical information. Additionally, methodologies, research results and summaries of studies for particular minimally invasive therapies are presented. The book is also supported by a companion website - www.advancedtechniquesonline.com - containing procedural video clips, a full colour image library and interactive multiple choice questions (MCQs). skills-based and clinically-oriented - reinforced by the latest contemporary scientific medical research chapters on outcomes in clinical practice indications and contraindications discussed clinical cases, key terms and key points boxes used throughout companion website - www.advancedtechniquesonline.com - containing procedural video clips, full colour image bank and interactive MCQs |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Constraint-induced Movement Therapy G. Uswatte, 2006 Constraint-Induced Movement therapy (CI therapy) is a behavioral approach to neurorehabilitation based on a program of neuroscience experiments conducted with monkeys. Evidence has accumulated to support the efficacy of CI therapy for rehabilitating hemiparetic arm use in individuals with chronic stroke. This book addresses the related topics. |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Adult Hemiplegia Berta Bobath, 1973 |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Dysphagia Following Stroke Stephanie K. Daniels, Maggie-Lee Huckabee, Kristin Gozdzikowska, 2019-01-24 Now with videos! Dysphagia Following Stroke, Third Edition is a practical and easy-to-use resource for clinicians treating swallowing disorders in the stroke population. The authors bridge the gap between academic and clinical practice with up-to-date research and clinical case examples throughout. In addition to a thorough overview of dysphagia diagnosis and management, this text focuses heavily on evaluation and management of stroke. Key topics include neural underpinnings of normal and disordered swallowing, swallowing screening, the clinical swallowing examination including cough reflex testing, the expanding array of instrumental swallowing modalities, and the rehabilitation of swallowing including strength training, non-invasive brain stimulation, and skill training. While geared toward practicing clinicians, Dysphagia Following Stroke is also useful for students in professional training programs. New to the Third Edition: A third author, Kristin Gozdzikowska, bring a fresh perspective as a young clinician and researcher with particular expertise in high resolution manometry and various cutting-edge treatment techniquesNew larger 6 x 9 trim sizeUpdated chapters on assessment to include new and emerging instrumental technologies, including high resolution manometry, impedance, and ultrasoundUpdated chapters on management to include the newly described International Dysphagia Diet Standardization InitiativeNew and expanded framework for rehabilitation, with a shift from peripherally focused rehabilitation to neuromodulation of cortical swallowing controlNew and updated research and trends in clinical practice throughoutIncludes videos This thoroughly updated and enhanced edition of Dysphagia Following Stroke is sure to remain a valued resource for clinicians working with stroke patients in all settings. Disclaimer: Please note that ancillary content (such as documents, audio, and video, etc.) may not be included as published in the original print version of this book. |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Neurorehabilitation Therapy and Therapeutics Krishnan Padmakumari Sivaraman Nair, Marlís González-Fernández, Jalesh N. Panicker, 2018-10-11 This practical handbook for clinicians covers pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options in neurological rehabilitation. |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Life Span Motor Development Kathleen M. Haywood, Nancy Getchell, 2021-06-01 Life Span Motor Development, Seventh Edition With HKPropel Access, is a leading text for helping students examine and understand how interactions of the developing and maturing individual, the environment, and the task being performed bring about changes in a person’s movements. This model of constraints approach, combined with an unprecedented collection of video clips marking motor development milestones, facilitates an unmatched learning experience for the study of motor development across the life span. The seventh edition expands the tradition of making the student’s experience with motor development an interactive one. Related online learning tools delivered through HKPropel include more than 190 video clips marking motor development milestones to sharpen observation techniques, with interactive questions and 47 lab activities to facilitate critical thinking and hands-on application. The lab activities may be assigned and tracked by instructors through HKPropel, along with chapter quizzes (assessments) that are automatically graded to test comprehension of critical concepts. The text also contains several updates to keep pace with the changing field: Content related to physcial growth and development of the skeletal, muscle, and adipose systems is reorganized chronologically for a more logical progression. New material on developmental motor learning demonstrates the overlap between the disciplines of motor development and motor learning. New insights into motor competence help explain the relationship between skill development and physical fitness. The text helps students understand how maturational age and chronological age are distinct and how functional constraints affect motor skill development and learning. It shows how the four components of physical fitness—cardiorespiratory endurance, strength, flexibility, and body composition—interact to affect a person’s movements over the life span, and describes how relevant social, cultural, psychosocial, and cognitive influences can affect a person’s movements. This edition comes with 148 illustrations, 60 photos, and 25 tables—all in full color—to help explain concepts and to make the text more engaging for students. It also retains helpful learning aids including chapter objectives, a running glossary, key points, sidebars, and application questions throughout each chapter. Life Span Motor Development, Seventh Edition, embraces an interactive and practical approach to illustrate the most recent research in motor development. Students will come away with a firm understanding of the concepts and how they apply to real-world situations. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is not included with this ebook but may be purchased separately. |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Stronger After Stroke Peter G. Levine, 2013 Stronger After Stroke puts the power of recovery in the reader's hands by providing simple-to-follow instructions for reaching the highest possible level of recovery. Basic concepts covered include repetition of task-specific practice, proper scheduling of practice, setting goals and measuring recovery. The second edition is completely revised throughout. New sections cover the latest research from neuroscience, treatments for recovering sensation as well as recovery strategies for the young stroke survivor. Also included is a break down of the phases of recovery and how these phases can provide structure to efforts towards recovery. -- |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Evidence-based Medicine Sharon E. Straus, 2005 The accompanying CD-ROM contains clinical examples, critical appraisals and background papers. |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Spasticity, Disordered Motor Control Robert G. Feldman, Robert R. Young, Werner Paul Koella, 1980 |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Motor Control Anne Shumway-Cook, Marjorie H. Woollacott, Jaya Rachwani, Victor Santamaria, 2023-04-05 Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice, 6th Edition, is the only text that bridges the gap between current and emerging motor control research and its application to clinical practice. Written by leading experts in the field, this classic resource prepares users to effectively assess, evaluate, and treat clients with problems related to postural control, mobility, and upper extremity function using today’s evidence-based best practices. This extensively revised 6th Edition reflects the latest advances in research and features updated images, clinical features, and case studies to ensure a confident transition to practice. Each chapter follows a consistent, straightforward format to simplify studying and reinforce understanding of normal control process issues, age-related issues, research on abnormal function, clinical applications of current research, and evidence to support treatments used in the rehabilitation of patients with motor control problems. |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Therapeutic Stretching in Physical Therapy Eyal Lederman, 2013-08-19 Prepared by an international authority, Therapeutic Stretching: Towards a Functional Approach offers a highly accessible account of the latest information regarding the role of therapeutic stretching in the management of restricted range of movement (ROM) disorders. Richly illustrated throughout, this exciting new volume covers the physiological basis of stretching, explores its classification and examines what is normal and abnormal in terms of ROM. Chapters then explain the processes that are associated with ROM loss and recovery as well as what makes stretching effective. The experience of pain, sensitization and pain tolerance in relation to stretching and ROM recovery are also discussed. Embracing the latest scientific research, this revolutionary book debunks many traditionally accepted stretching theories and associated techniques and supplants them with a more robust, scientifically valid system of practice. Accompanied by a range of practical on-line videos and over 150 photographs, this volume will be ideal for all manual and physical therapists, sports and personal trainers, and athletes who require special movement ranges. This is a highly enjoyable and well presented book that I recommend for any clinician from student to experienced practitioner. It is suitable for all physiotherapists, manual therapists, sports physiotherapists/therapists, strength and conditioning coaches, sports scientists, athletes and patients who would like to understand, recover and improve their range and ease of movement. Reviewed by: Jimmy Reynolds, Head of Sports Medicine - Academy, Ipswich Town Football Club, Date: Oct 14 Helps transform thinking about the therapeutic value of stretching and how it is best applied in the clinical setting Examines the difference between therapeutic and recreational stretching Focuses on the use of stretching in conditions where individuals experience a loss in range of movement (ROM) Explores what makes stretching effective, identifying behaviour as a main driving force for adaptive changes Discusses the experience of pain, sensitization and pain tolerance in relation to stretching and ROM recovery Contains over 150 photographs and 45 minutes of video describing this new revolutionary approach Applicable to a variety of perspectives including osteopathy, chiropractic, physical therapy, sports and personal trainers Ideal for experienced practitioners as well as those taking undergraduate and postgraduate courses |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Pathokinesiology , 1986-01-01 |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans , 2008 The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans provides science-based guidance to help Americans aged 6 and older improve their health through appropriate physical activity. The primary audiences for the Physical Activity Guidelines are policymakers and health professionals. |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Neurologic Rehabilitation Bruce H. Dobkin, 1996 Dobkin (Director, Neurologic Rehabilitation and Research, U. of California Los Angeles School of Medicine) examines clinical disorders that arise during the rehabilitation of diseases of the central and peripheral nervous systems. His findings concentrate on aspects of motor control, muscle plasticity, and cognitive processes as they relate to the rehabilitation teams' role in assessment and practice. He comprehensively discusses specific issues in the areas of stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's Disease, multiple sclerosis, and other neurologic disorders. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Honolulu Heart Program Abraham Kagan, 1996-08-01 The Director of this study, Abraham Kagan, has comprehensively summarized the design and main finndings of the study in this book. The Honolulu Heart Program compared and contrasted ethnic Japanese men living in different cultural environments--Honolulu and mainland Japan--assessed their relative risk factors. The study supported many of the existing views on risk factors but also showed suprising trends. One of the trends shows moderate alcohol consumption is a preventative factor. In recent years the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases have become common knowledge. The recently completed Honolulu Heart Program is the largest targeted study to evaluate scientifically such risk factors. |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Stroke Rehabilitation Janet H. Carr, Roberta B. Shepherd, 2003 Covers essential task-and context-specific excercises and training regimes for optimal functional recovery. Based on scientific rationale and the latest clinical research, this book emphasises the training of effective functional motor performance using methods that both provide a stimulus to the acquisition of skill and increase strength, endurance and fitness. --Cover. |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: STROKE REBEL Linda Radestad, 2019-10-29 STROKE REBEL is the story of how Linda, an entrepreneur and former model is fighting her way back to living life successfully after a massive stroke at a young age. Linda's story serves as a blueprint and source of realistic hope for stroke survivors. In April 2016, she suffered a massive stroke at the age of 43, which turned her life upside down. Unfortunately, a blood clot was treated too late and caused extensive damage to the right side of her brain. The stroke left her completely paralyzed on her left side and unable to speak. The doctors could not provide any answers about whether or not she would regain use of her left arm and leg, or talk again. Linda's road to recovery looked bleak. The process was long, stressful, painful, and filled with setbacks. She had to deal with neuropathic pain so severe that she contemplated giving up on life. In a recent interview, she shared, That was absolute rock bottom. At that point, I made a decision--to fight and become 'a warrior and a rebel' in my own life, and find ways to help other stroke survivors. Doctors told Linda that the six months following her stroke were critical. For Linda, six months was a mental ticking time bomb. But they were also a point of reference from where she had to move forward to take her life back. Linda uncovered a wealth of knowledge that she would later use to help her on the path to recovery. With these new insights, she began to tap into her brain and physical capacity to enable the maximum amount of improvement. In her quest for recovery, she met Arjan Kuipers, who specializes in applied clinical neuroscience. They joined forces to create worldwide home training and tools for stroke survivors and those with brain injuries. Before the stroke, Linda labeled herself a control freak and a workaholic. Now she perceives herself as an ongoing experiment of neuroplasticity. She has made tremendous progress and is still recovering every day. |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: The Pain Relief Handbook Chris Wells, Graham Nown, 1998 A leading expert in pain relief explores the mechanics of pain, the benefits of pain medication, the importance of diet and exercise, relaxation techniques, and such alternative therapies as acupuncture and biofeedback. |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Botulinum Neurotoxins Andreas Rummel, Thomas Binz, 2015-01-29 The extremely potent substance botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) has attracted much interest in diverse fields. Originally identified as cause for the rare but deadly disease botulism, military and terrorist intended to misuse this sophisticated molecule as biological weapon. This caused its classification as select agent category A by the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention and the listing in the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention. Later, the civilian use of BoNT as long acting peripheral muscle relaxant has turned this molecule into an indispensable pharmaceutical world wide with annual revenues >$1.5 billion. Also basic scientists value the botulinum neurotoxin as molecular tool for dissecting mechanisms of exocytosis. This book will cover the most recent molecular details of botulinum neurotoxin, its mechanism of action as well as its detection and application. |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Body Awareness Therapy and Body Awareness Scale Gertrud Roxendal, 1985 |
| exercises for spasticity after stroke: Stroke Rehabilitation Glen Gillen, Ann Burkhardt, 2004 This 2nd edition remains the only comprehensive evidence-based text on the Occupational Therapy management of the stroke patient. The book is based on the most up-to-date research on stroke rehabilitation and presents its content in a holistic fashion, combining aspects of background medical information, samples of functionally based evaluations, and treatment techniques and interventions. There are chapters on specific functional aspects of living after stroke, such as driving, sexuality, mobility and gait, and self-care. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details. Case studies are featured in every chapter to help the reader understand how concepts apply to the real world. 2 chapters that feature the true stories of stroke victims, presenting occupational therapy situations from the point of view of the patient. Key terms, chapter objectives, and review questions help students better understand and remember important information. 7 new chapters make this text more comprehensive than ever! Psychological Aspects of Stroke Rehabilitation Improving Participation and Quality of Life Through Occupation The Task-Oriented Approach to Stroke Rehabilitation Approaches to Motor Control Dysfunction: An Evidence-Based Review Vestibular Rehabilitation and Stroke How Therapists Think: Exploring Clinician's Reasoning When Working With Clients Who Have Cognitive and Perceptual Problems Following Stroke A Survivor's Perspective II: Stroke Reflects the current terminology and categorization used by the WHO and the new AOTA Practice Framework so students will be equipped with the latest standards when they enter the workforce. Updated medication chart presents the latest drugs used in stroke rehabilitation. |
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