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Mental Recovery After Stroke, Physical Recovery After Stroke

Creating a Plan for Ongoing Progress in Stroke Recovery

Creating a personalized structure that supports ongoing progress is one of the most important things a stroke survivor can do.

Mental Recovery After Stroke

What is Post-Traumatic Growth After Stroke?

Research indicates that a significant portion of individuals with an acquired brain injury, such as a stroke, report post-traumatic growth in their recovery.

Mental Recovery After Stroke, Physical Recovery After Stroke

Three Misconceptions About Stroke Recovery

As I set out to leave rehab and return home, these are the three things about stroke recovery I wish I had known sooner.

Mental Recovery After Stroke

Accepting Change After Stroke

After stroke, everything changes. Working through post-stroke deficits can be frustrating, but with some help from neuroplasticity – the brain’s ability to change – there’s always the potential that your current limitations may not be your future limitations.

Nutrition for Stroke Survivors

Can Beet Juice Help Stroke Survivors?

Beet juice might be a positive addition to any stroke survivor’s diet.

Physical Recovery After Stroke

How Outdoor Activities Benefit Stroke Survivors

Spending more time outside can significantly enhance your overall well-being and improve recovery after stroke.

Physical Recovery After Stroke

How to Use Your Circadian Rhythm to Support Recovery After Stroke

Maintaining a strong circadian rhythm can help support overall stroke recovery efforts

Mental Recovery After Stroke

Understanding Cognitive Challenges in Stroke Recovery

Cognitive challenges, such as executive dysfunction – difficulties with planning and shifting tasks – are pretty common after a stroke.

Physical Recovery After Stroke

Balance Training After Stroke: The Importance of Single-Leg Stands  

The single-leg stand is a foundational movement in physical therapy for stroke survivors.

Physical Recovery After Stroke

Learning to Drive After Stroke: Tips & Tools for Stroke Survivors

Driving was one of the most significant, frustrating and unexpected challenges in the years after stroke.