How setting short-term goals can benefit stroke survivors.
Tag: stroke
Mancala: The Perfect Board Game for Stroke Survivors
Mancala quickly became a favorite game of mine because it mimicked many of the hand exercises I worked on in occupational and physical therapy.
How Meditation Can Benefit Stroke Survivors
Why having experience with meditation pre-stroke has proven to be a significant help in my recovery after stroke.
The Power of Mental Practice in Stroke Recovery
Mental practice is not going to provide dramatic overnight improvements, but with repeated practice, it has the potential to be an effective complement to physical therapy in gradually improving physical performance.
The Many Benefits of Walking Backward in Stroke Recovery
Walking backward has been one of the simplest, yet most effective exercises that I’ve found in my recovery after stroke.
The 5 Best Podcasts for Stroke Survivors
The 5 podcasts I found to be most helpful in stroke recovery.
A Simple Nutrition Plan for Stroke Survivors: The 800-gram Challenge
This simple diet challenge became the nutritional framework that I leaned on in the earliest weeks and months of recovery.
10 Ideas to Sleep Better After Stroke
The practical lifestyle changes and supplements that helped me overcome sleep troubles after stroke.
The Surprising Cognitive Benefits of Creatine for Stroke Recovery
Research indicates that creatine may help reduce mental fatigue and improve memory and other cognitive functions, in addition to improving physical performance.
How Taping My Mouth Shut Supercharged My Recovery After Stroke
This bedtime habit has given me the ability to exercise more consistently and more intensely than I believe I could have in recovery without it.
Stroke Recovery Rehab 