How to Regain Use of Arm After Stroke: A Stroke Survivor’s Guide to Recovery
NeuroRehab Team
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
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Stroke affects 80% of survivors with paralysis or weakness on one side of their body. This common outcome creates major challenges, especially when you have to learn how to regain use of arm after stroke. Many survivors still experience shoulder pain and arm problems months after their original stroke. About two-thirds cannot fully use their affected limb even six months after stroke.
Inpatient Rehab After Stroke: Proven Strategies for Faster Neuroplasticity
NeuroRehab Team
Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
How to Maximize Recovery and Prevent Learned Non-Use
Recovering from a stroke is a marathon, not a sprint. Yet the first few weeks — especially during inpatient rehab — set the tone for long-term recovery. Unfortunately, too many stroke survivors miss critical opportunities during this window.
Here’s what every survivor, caregiver, and therapist should know to avoid common pitfalls and get the most out of inpatient rehab.
Stop Learned Non-Use to Improve Stroke Recovery
NeuroRehab Team
Wednesday, December 21st, 2022
If one asked 10 new stroke survivors the following question, what do you think they would say?
“Would you rather spend most of your time learning compensatory one-handed strategies with your unaffected side, or would you rather focus on improving strength, range of motion and function in your affected limb?” That’s a big question.
