Stroke Information Websites
The following are stroke information websites devoted to stroke or issues related to stroke:
In the USA:
National Family Caregivers Association
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Education (NINDS)
Children's Hemiplegia & Stroke Association
Neuro Rehab Directory - site for finding neuro rehab products
Outside of the USA (English websites):
The Stroke Foundation of New Zealand
Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke Association
Stroke Information Websites with Stroke Exercises
Some links are not specific to stroke, and always check with your health professional before pursuing exercises after stroke to see if exercises are appropriate for you. In addition therapies are frequently changing and may become outdated due to new research.
https://neurorehab.med.ubc.ca/grasp/ - hand and arm exercise program for people with stroke
https://pdf4pro.com/fullscreen/facial-exercises-bell-s-palsy-48cc7b.html - exercises for facial paralysis
https://www.foot-pain-explored.com/ankle-strengthening-exercises.html -help to improve the strength, control and movement of the foot
https://www.saebo.com/stroke-exercises-for-your-body/ - variety of exercises for stroke including arm, leg, balance and core exercises
https://www.noigroup.com/graded-motor-imagery/ - exercises to help with complex pain and movement problems. Exercises include right/left discrimination, visualization of movement, and mirror therapy.
https://www.flintrehab.com/speech-therapy-exercises/ - Exercises to help get your voice back after stroke
https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freestuff.html - occupational and physical therapy printables, forms, worksheets, and activity ideas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGdyXpqO7Jo (fine motor skills)
https://printablesfree.com/categories/visual-scanning-worksheets/ - worksheets to train the eyes and stimulate the brain
https://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/system/files/sites/122/documents/fame-group-exercise-program-people-living-stroke.pdf - fitness and mobility exercise program designed for stroke patients
https://www.stroke.org/-/media/Stroke-Files/life-after-stroke/ASA_HOPE_Stroke_Recovery_Guide_122020.pdf - provides information related to stroke recovery as well as two illustrated exercise programs to help stroke patients gain strength and range of motion
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/18858892161242276/ - Stroke rehab Pinterest page with many resources related to stroke exercises.
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