Vision Recovery Following Stroke

NeuroRehab Team
Thursday, March 17th, 2016

Neuroplasticity Virtual Reality Vision Visual Aids

Approximately 30% of all stroke patients suffer from post-stroke visual impairment (Sand KM. Acta Neurol Scand Suppl. 2013). Following a stroke or other neurological injuries, various types of vision deficits can occur including the inability to recognize objects, color vision deficits and difficulty with perceiving various types of motion. Approximately 20% experience permanent visual deficits (Romano JG. J of Neurol Sci. 2008). According to the National Stroke Association, homonymous hemianopia, which is the loss of one half of the visual field in each eye, is the most common visual disorder.

Are You Safe To Drive Following a Stroke?

NeuroRehab Team
Monday, March 7th, 2016

Driving Stroke Statistics

Driving is often a major concern following a neurological injury. Movements, sensations, alertness, judgement, coordination, and vision can be adversely affected which may impair the ability to drive a car. Due to these impairments, there is cause for concern regarding increased risk of crashes post stroke and other neurological injuries (Perrier et al., 2010).

Arm and Hand Recovery Following Stroke and Other Neurological Injuries

NeuroRehab Team
Friday, February 26th, 2016

Arm and Hand Arm Bike Biofeedback Electrical Stimulation Exercise Aids Hand Function Splints Mirror Therapy Mobile Arm Supports Neuroplasticity Robotics Subluxation Slings Virtual Reality

The latest research shows that the brain is capable of rewiring and adapting after stroke. Therefore, arm and hand recovery is more possible than previously thought. However, in order to improve function in the upper limb, the client must be willing to incorporate the affected side purposefully, functionally, and repeatedly. In addition to functional training, other beneficial strategies include strength training, mental imagery, robotics, and gravity compensation.

Below are the key takeaway’s that highlight the current thinking from the scientific community.

Stroke Overview and Recovery – Key Facts

NeuroRehab Team
Thursday, February 25th, 2016

Neuroplasticity Stroke Statistics

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What is a Stroke?

A stroke, or cerebrovascular accident (CVA), is the rapid loss of brain function(s) due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. When you have an ischemic stroke, there is an interruption, or reduction, of the blood supply. Eighty percent of all strokes occur due to ischemia. With a hemorrhagic stroke, there is bleeding in the brain. After about 4 minutes without blood and oxygen, brain cells become damaged and may die. When brain cells are damaged or die, the body parts controlled by those cells cannot function. The loss of function may be mild or severe and temporary or permanent. This depends on where and how much of the brain is damaged and how fast the blood supply can be returned to the affected cells.

NeuroRehab Directory Launches the World’s Largest Non-Biased Platform to Connect Patients and Health Professionals with Neurological Rehabilitation Products and Resources.

NeuroRehab Team
Wednesday, February 24th, 2016

New online directory collects reviews from users so people can make decisions based on real feedback.

NeuroRehab Directory announces today the official launch of www.neurorehabdirectory.com, a new non-biased website dedicated to assisting patients, families and health professionals with identifying appropriate neurorehab solutions and resources.

Welcome to the NeuroRehab Directory

NeuroRehab Team
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016

Our free online website connects patients, families and health professionals with neurological rehabilitation products programs. We make it easy to find NeuroRehab solutions in an impartial way. Viewers can drill down their choices by selecting impairment, product category, price, and/or body part. To keep product companies honest, we collect reviews from actual users so individuals can make the best decision based on real feedback.