http://www.stroke-rehab.com/stroke-blog.html This Stroke Blog keeps you up-to-date on stroke information and all additions and changes to the stroke-rehab.com website. Subscribe here. en-us stroke Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:44:09 GMT Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:44:09 GMT stroke-rehab.com http://www.stroke-rehab.com/hypotonia.html Hypotonia or decreased muscle tone can occur after stroke. Find out what treatments there are for this condition. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:44:09 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/difficulty-swallowing.html Difficulty swallowing can be a problem after experiencing a stroke. Get your questions answered about swallowing problems. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:34:44 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/balance-problems.html Questions about balance problems after stroke? Visit stroke-rehab.com to get your questions answered. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:47:42 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/index.html All the information that patients and caregivers need during stroke recovery including education, resources, rehabilitation exercises, applying for disability and much more! Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:48:23 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/central-pain-syndrome.html Central Pain Syndrome can occur after a stroke and is characterized by intense pain often described as burning or pins and needles. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:19:04 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/home-exercise-equipment.html Continue your stroke rehab at home with your own home exercise equipment. Examples of inexpensive exercise equipment for home use. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:38:28 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/adaptive-equipment.html Adaptive equipment can help the stroke patient become more independent. Discover which medical equipment is most beneficial. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:20:07 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/how-to-prevent-stroke.html Useful information on how to prevent stroke - save your life! Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:15:10 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/flaccid-paralysis-treatment.html Learn about stroke treatment for flaccidity of flaccid paralysis. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:38:03 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/toilet-lift-for-stroke-patient.html Question: I am the sole caregiver for my wife. I am 77 years old and fit, but had a heart attack about 8 years ago. My wife is hemiplegic (right side paralyzed). Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:55:31 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/questions-i-asked-my-wifes-doctors.html Stroke Patients: Questions to Ask Your Doctor By Gerald L. Finch, Ph.D. Welcome to all stroke patients and their caregivers. Before Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:11:09 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/my-moms-recovery-from-stroke.html My Mom, who was 7o years old at the time, recovered from a stroke, against all odds! She went to the ER while having a heart attack, and because her arteries Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:10:38 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/my-mums-recovery.html My Mum had a severe stroke 11 months ago, aged 84, out of the blue. Fortunately it was on the right side of the brain so language etc was essentially unaffected Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:10:04 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/stroke-survivor-experiences.html Read stories and get inspiration from stroke survivors. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:06:35 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/hemiplegic-hand.html Question: I'm 2 years post stroke with left side hemiplegia. I still have no movement or feeling in the left hand. Should I give up and accept it? Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:47:28 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/loss-of-sensation1.html Answers to questions about loss of sensation after stroke. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:39:21 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/bladder-incontinence.html Answers to your questions about urinary or bladder incontinence after stroke. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:54:03 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/progressive-weakness-after-moms-stroke.html Question: My mom had several strokes over the past few years. When she first came home from rehabilitation she was getting stronger. Then out of nowhere, Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:05:11 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/behavior-problems-and-stroke.html Question: My Dad had a right side stroke 2 yrs. ago. He was doing pretty well until he started having seizures from the scar tissue (he didn't get medical Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:18:44 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/sleep-disorder.html Question: My mother had a second stroke. She is 77 years old. She is having trouble sleeping at night and yelling and talking constantly. Doctor gave Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:50:03 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/hand-exercises.html Hand exercises for the stroke patient that will improve fine motor skills. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:48:14 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/denial-after-stroke.html Question: My husband has paralysis on the left of his body. He denies this and keeps thinking he can come home as he is ok. Every day I have to tell him Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:06:19 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/ataxia.html Ataxia or uncoordinated movement can occur after stroke especially after strokes that affect the cerebellum. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:31:48 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/visionproblems.html Some vision problems that occur after stroke can include hemianopsia, visual neglect, and diplopia. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:47:24 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/rehab-facilities.html Finding the right rehab facilities and therapists is imperative to stroke recovery. Rehabilitation will help stroke victims to become as independent as possible. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:31:38 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/neuroplasticity.html Can your brain rewire itself after a stroke? Find out more information about neuroplasticity and stroke recovery. Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:42:04 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/stroke-tiredness.html Question: Last April, I had 3 strokes. I have all my faculties with the exception that I feel good for a day or two then it's like the bottom falls out Sat, 10 Dec 2011 04:19:16 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/balance-therapy-success-rates.html Question: I had a stroke 4 years ago leaving me with parasthesia down my whole left side. I've had no respite from the sensation since then and have Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:07:46 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/emotional-and-mental-issues-after-stroke.html Emotional and mental issues are not uncommon after stroke. Discover what you should do if your loved one is experiencing such issues. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:35:38 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/gaining-strength-after-stroke.html Question: I suffered a hemorrhagic stroke in April 2009 and subsequently got senses back in all of my body. As an effect of the stroke, my left side, even Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:16:41 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/drooling-after-stroke.html Question: How can I reduce excessive drooling and cut down on thick mucous build-up? Answer: Drooling and excessive salivation which is called sialorrhea Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:42:58 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/ankle-spasticity-after-stroke-due-to-venous-sinus-thrombosis.html Question:My mother suffered from stroke following venous sinus thrombosis. She has recovered well and now the only problem area is her ankle, which is Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:47:10 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/unilateral-neglect.html Stroke victims may demonstrate unilateral neglect which is lack of awareness to one side of the body or stimuli to one side. Sun, 27 Nov 2011 02:46:22 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/stroke-news.html Get the latest stroke news from stroke-rehab.com. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:36:43 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/caregivers.html Family members who are caregivers for stroke victims need support and information during the difficult process of stroke recovery. Find the caregiver info you need during this time of crisis here! Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:33:08 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/shoulder-subluxation-after-stroke.html Learn how to deal with shoulder subluxation following stroke. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:14:10 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/sleeping-disorders-after-stroke.html Sleeping problems are not uncommon after stroke. Get your questions answered regarding post-stroke sleeping disorders. Sun, 13 Nov 2011 03:42:23 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/personality-changes.html Personality changes are common with stroke. One might become depressed, apathetic, impulsive or labile with frequent changes in mood. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:39:53 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/darcy-stewart.html I had three mini strokes three weeks ago. The first two I was in denial but I went to the hospital and with no treatment I left the hospital on a Thursday Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:31:06 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/what-can-i-do-to-help-my-friends-rehabilitation-from-a-stroke.html Question: My friend is 51 male and had a stroke a few weeks ago and is now in a skilled nursing facility. He is paralyzed on his right side and cannot Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:15:47 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/spasticity-and-stroke.html Ways to deal with hand, arm and leg spasticity after stroke. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:45:21 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/mental-problems-imagining-things-after-stroke.html Question:My brother-in-law had a stroke about 2.5 years ago in 2009. It was a mild stroke and he had no real physical damage, but after the stroke, his Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:22:37 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/stroke-recovery1.html Question My mother had a left frontal lobe stroke Aug 2010 and she recovered very well except some problems with memory. Then about 2 weeks ago she had Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:12:48 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/self-feeding-after-stroke.html Question:If you have a client who has a Goal of feeding himself with set up and supervision by d/c and he has had a R CVA, L flaccid hemiplegia with poor Thu, 06 Oct 2011 23:15:03 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/stroke-rehab-plan.html Question: What does a typical rehab plan look like for a stroke victim? Answer: There is no typical rehab plan. Each stroke is different and can affect Sun, 02 Oct 2011 04:48:09 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/hemiplegia.html Stroke can cause hemiplegia which is paralysis of one side of the body. Hemiparesis is weakness of one side of the body and is less severe than hemiplegia. Sun, 25 Sep 2011 13:35:16 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/massage-after-stroke1.html Find out if massage is safe after stroke. Sun, 18 Sep 2011 03:52:51 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/flying-after-stroke.html Questions answered about safety and flying after a stroke Sun, 18 Sep 2011 03:26:57 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/massage-after-stroke.html Question:Is it okay to massage shortly after a stroke? (1 week). Is there a risk of another stroke happening? Answer: Massage can be beneficial to stroke Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:01:31 GMT http://www.stroke-rehab.com/apathy-and-depression-after-stroke.html Question Since my mother has come home from the hospital she does not want to do anything, she does not want to change her clothes,take a shower,put shoes Sat, 17 Sep 2011 10:56:16 GMT