Rehab Power Hour
Complications Of Pain After Stroke, Discoordination Of Finger Movement
With Dr. Nick Housley 29th Jul, 21In this discussion, Dr. Housley and Brian discuss having pain post-stroke. The majority of stroke survivors experience some type of pain for a period of time, but the pain usually improves with medical treatment and, after a while, the physical discomfort might improve sufficiently enough that medical treatment is no longer needed. Discoordinated finger movements are also common, this is discussed as well as solutions for this.
How To Deal With Plateauing In Stroke Recovery, Trying The Technique Of Tasking Composition
With Dr. Nick Housley 29th Jul, 21As a stroke survivor, you may have heard someone say, “you’re plateauing.” Does this mean that the range of motion and strength you’ve gained have come to an end? Dr. Housley discusses plateauing and how to manage expectations of recovery over time. Also recommended within this video is the technique of tasking composition. Trying breaking down a goal into smaller pieces; for example, a movement such as lifting a coffee cup is much more complex than you think.
Challenges As A Young Mother Post-Stroke
With Dr. Nick Housley 29th Jul, 21Stroke is hard for anyone, but especially a new mother. We salute Nadia’s bravery and want to do everything we can to support her.
How Does The Motus Hand Increase Movement After Stroke If It’s Moving You?
With Dr. Nick Housley 28th Jul, 21The Motus Hand and Foot are the only FDA Class 1 at-home stroke rehab robots in the world with active assistance. Scientific studies have shown The Motus Hand and Foot induce equivalent functional improvements to those observed with standard clinical care. Motus technology uses high-dose repetitive task practice to induce neuroplasticity to help stroke survivors improve hand and foot function.
What Is The Timeframe For Seeing Results Using The Motus Hand?
With Dr. Nick Housley 28th Jul, 21Naditha asks an important question here that does not have a precise answer. Everyone’s recovery is different. It is impossible to predict exactly when one will begin to see substantial results.
How Do I Use The Motus Hand With Very Limited Movement?
With Dr. Nick Housley 28th Jul, 21The Motus Hand and Foot are the only FDA Class 1 at-home stroke rehab robots in the world with active assistance. Scientific studies have shown The Motus Hand and Foot induce equivalent functional improvements to those observed with standard clinical care. Motus technology uses high-dose repetitive task practice to induce neuroplasticity to help stroke survivors improve hand and foot function.
Julia And Dr. Housley Talk About How Motivation For Rehab Affects Long Term Outcomes
With Dr. Nick Housley 27th Jul, 21Maintaining motivation in post-stroke life is a challenge you must not underestimate. It is important to do everything you can to stay positive, because that will lead to better outcomes.
How Do I Control My Recovery Post-Stroke And Amplify My Improvement?
With Dr. Nick Housley 27th Jul, 21In this call, Dr. Housley and Jacqueline talk about her husband’s experience with stroke. Also discussed was the fact that insurance providers are not adequately addressing the needs of stroke survivors.
Stroke Rehab for Improving Gait
With Dr. Nick Housley 27th Jul, 21After a stroke, those with impaired lower extremities see improvement at different levels and experience different levels of movement ability.
Botox And Multi-Modal Approaches For Accelerating Recovery
With Dr. Nick Housley 23rd Jul, 21 Learn about Botox and the importance of allowing for additional areas of therapy after stroke.
Your goal should be to layer motor recovery for endogenous (internal) control. Multi-modal approaches
are consistently helpful. Multi-modal approaches combine pharmacological and motor recovery.
You will also learn about the importance of coordination and how the Motus Foot also helps with that.
How To Get The Most Out Of Stroke Rehab?
With Dr. Nick Housley 22nd Jul, 21 In this assessment call, Dr. Housley goes into detail with Shari Clay and performs an assessment,
evaluating current progress with the Motus Hand.
Ischemic stroke is one of three types of stroke. It’s also referred to as brain ischemia and cerebral
ischemia. This type of stroke is caused by a blockage in an artery that supplies
blood to the brain. The blockage reduces the blood flow and oxygen to the brain, leading to damage or death of brain cells.
Aphasia is a tragic condition which causes loss of ability to understand or express
speech, caused by brain damage.