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5 Ways Games Can Increase Brain Health After Stroke
Neuroplasticity
5 Ways Brain Games For Stroke Rehabilitation Can Increase Brain Health
Did you know games can help increase your brain health? We think that’s pretty cool too! Keep reading to find out how...
5 Symptoms of a Stroke on the Left Side of the Brain
left side stroke
5 Symptoms of a Left Side Stroke of the Brain
Every stroke is different and will affect people differently based on the severity. The left hemisphere of the brain can cause the following 5 symptoms.
5 Symptoms of a Stroke on the Right Side of the Brain
right side stroke
5 Symptoms of a Right Side Stroke of the Brain
A stroke might look different depending on which side of your brain it affects. Here are common symptoms caused by a right sided stroke.
Exercises for each stage of Stroke recovery
Stroke Exercises
Stroke Exercises for Each Stage of Stroke Recovery
With the abundance of stroke-related research, it’s important to remember that every stroke, just like every person, is different! Here are some examples.
All about Brain: Structure, Common Diseases, and Injury Prevention
Neuroplasticity
All About the Brain: Brain Structure, Common Diagnoses, and Maintaining Brain Health
Read on to learn more about brain anatomy, diagnoses that affect the brain, and how to prevent cognitive decline.
Can you Control whether or not you have a Stroke?
Stroke Prevention
Stroke Prevention - Can you Control Whether You Have A Stroke?
There is no way to determine for sure who will and who will not have a stroke. However, we do know that certain people are at greater risk than others.
Stroke Rehab: What Does Technology Have to Do With It?
AI Rehab
Stroke Rehab: What Does Technology Have to Do With It?
Gamified stroke rehab solution motivates patients to repeat movements in the upper extremities to rewire brain itself to increase range of motion and strength.
Global Trend of AI Healthcare 2: Japan and S. Korea
AI Heathcare
Global Trend of Artificial Intelligence Healthcare 2: Japan and S. Korea
All about the current AI Home healthcare market and Artificial Intelligence(AI) healthcare trend in Japan and S. Korea
3 Things Most People Don’t Know About Home Health Services
Home Health Service
3 Things Most People Don’t Know About Home Health Services
Many people do not fully understand what home health entails, why they qualified and how long they are eligible for these services.
Back to School: Keeping up with your Child’s Hemiparesis Exercises
Hemiparesis Exercises
Back to School: Keeping up with your Child’s Hemiparesis Exercises
Back to School: Keeping up with your Child’s Hemiparesis Exercises Back to school can bring a variety of challenges for any family. I can be even more complicated for caregivers of children with hemiparesis. Between school work, extracurriculars, sports or chores, the day can become full very quickly. Many parents report that it can be hard to find time to keep up with the daily home exercise programs prescribed by their therapists. Studies of this area back up this finding. A recent systematic review noted that home programs for children that are convenient, social, and enjoyable are the most likely to be followed through with by families. Check out these useful tips to help keep your kiddo on track with their rehabilitation exercises with minimal stresses for mom or dad even after the school year starts. Tips for kid's rehabilitation exercises * Make it fun – anyone with a child knows that you can’t force them to pay attention to anything for very long if they aren’t interested, but therapy time can fly by when they are having fun. Get them excited to use their affected arm by incorporating it into game play. The competition and challenge inherent in games has also been shown to increase motivation and engagement. * Keep track of progress - Both adults and kiddos like to know when they are making progress. By documenting even subtle increases in ability, Kiddos can start share in the pride and self-efficacy that comes from accomplishing a goal. * Keep the challenge just right - Make sure the expectations you have for your child are realistic and appropriate for their age, condition and developmental capacity. Avoid boredom or burnout by working with your therapist to ensure that any home program is tailored to your kiddo’s level of ability. * Set aside time - If exercise isn’t built into a routine it almost always gets forgotten. Be realistic about how much time you and your kiddo actually have to devote to home exercises and try to keep it consistent. * Prepare the body and the mind - Don’t underestimate how much the environment can affect your kiddo. When getting ready to exercise the affected arm, reduce excess stimulation such as loud or distracting music or lighting. Talk to your therapist about providing some preparatory sensory grounding strategies prior to exercises. * Reward and Praise - Most kiddos respond well to structured goal attainment. Sticker charts with weekly awards for completing home exercise sessions can be effective. Remind your little one of the amazing job they are doing by pointing out areas of growth and achievement and link it to their hard work during exercise time. Reference Holt CJ, McKay CD, Truong LK, Le CY, Gross DP, Whittaker JL. Sticking to It: A Scoping Review of Adherence to Exercise Therapy Interventions in Children and Adolescents With Musculoskeletal Conditions. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2020 Sep;50(9):503-515. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2020.9715. Epub 2020 Aug 1. PMID: 32741327.
Global Trend of Artificial Intelligence Healthcare 1: U.S. and Europe
Artificial Intelligence
Global Trend of Artificial Intelligence Healthcare 1: the U.S. and Europe
Major countries including U.S., Europe, Japan, and South Korea are focusing on policy capacities to their industrial development and investments in R&D in order to utilize the active use of big data, ICT and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The 4 Most Misunderstood Myths About Stroke and Stroke Recovery
Misunderstood Myths
The 4 Most Misunderstood Myths About Stroke and Stroke Recovery
There can be some misinformation or misunderstandings about the facts surrounding stroke and stroke recovery.
Movement and Strength of Children with Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy Rehab
Movement and Strength of Children with Cerebral Palsy
It can be confusing to determine what type and frequency of strength training activity would be helpful for children with cerebral palsy. Follow these tips to set up an effective program.
Hand Exercise for Stroke Rehabilitation
hand exercises after stroke
Hand Exercise for Stroke Rehabilitation
A variety of exercise sequences can assist with maintaining range of motion and improving hand function following stroke.
Medical Tests for Diagnosing Strokes
Diagnosing Strokes
Medical Tests for Diagnosing Strokes
A stroke is a medical condition occurring due to anomalies in the cerebral blood vessels. To determine the cause of a stroke medical professionals may order one of these test.