One question we get asked a lot is “will squeezing a ball help my hand get better after a stroke? Katie Stephens PT, gives a couple of quick opinions.

Today we're answering the question, “Do you have to go to therapy where your doctor sends you?”

Today we're answering the final part of our question: “Do strokes cause arm pain? And we're talking about hemiplegia.”

Today, we're answering the second part of our question: “Do strokes cause arm pain? Today, we're talking about spasticity.”

Today, we're answering the question “Do strokes cause arm pain”? This is gonna be part of a 3 part series discussing spasticity, hemiplegia, and sensation changes.

Today we're answering the question: “Will a stroke cause memory loss?” A stroke can cause memory loss depending where exactly in the brain the stroke occurs. Stroke is a condition that occurs when the brain's blood supply is interrupted.  It occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. 

Today we're discussing what helps with stroke recovery, and there's a lot of different things to consider when thinking about all the different ways you can help in your recovery journey. 

Today we're going to be answering the question: “How are strokes diagnosed?” The warning symptoms of a stroke are described by the acronym BE FAST.

Today we're going to be talking about the question: “Are strokes genetic?” Strokes themselves are not genetic, however, there are several risk factors for strokes that may have a higher prevalence in some groups of people.

“What is neuroplasticity?” Recovery from an event such as a stroke, spinal cord injury, or traumatic brain injury occurs due to neuroplasticity.

“How long will stroke or brain injury recovery take?” Many of our clients tell us that they were told to expect all recovery to happen in the first three months, six months, or a year after their injury or event.

“Where do strokes occur?” Strokes occur in the central nervous system, also known as the CNS. The CNS consists of the brain, brain stem, and spinal cord.

Stroke is a condition that occurs when the brain's blood supply is interrupted.  It occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts.