by Tara Tobias | May 4, 2020 | Stroke, Stroke Treatment
Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to form new connections (rewire) after a brain injury or a stroke. Recovery of motor (movement) function after a stroke involves relearning motor skills using this idea of neuroplasticity. Furthermore, this idea of brain...
by Tara Tobias | Apr 29, 2020 | foot drop, Neurologic Rehabilitation Equipment
Drop foot is when the muscles that lift the foot are not working properly. Hence, leading to the name, drop foot or foot drop. Needless, to say this can lead to difficulty walking. When I think of someone who has drop foot, my number one concern is the risk of...
by Tara Tobias | Apr 29, 2020 | Activities of daily living, Neurologic Rehabilitation Equipment, Stroke
Being able to eat and prepare food without help after a stroke can help someone both physically and mentally. That being said, this might be challenging if you only have full use of one hand. Here are my top four picks that might help someone to start the process of...
by Tara Tobias | Apr 29, 2020 | Stroke, Stroke Treatment
Most likely you or someone you know will require stroke rehabilitation in their lifetime. The fact is, 700,000 people suffer a stroke each year (in the US) and two-thirds will survive. Of those who survive, post-stroke rehabilitation is critical. What is Post-Stroke...
by Tara Tobias | Apr 28, 2020 | Neurologic Rehabilitation Equipment, Stroke Treatment
Re-learning how to walk after a stroke can be challenging. And finding the best walking aid can be one of the most critical decisions when it comes to regaining your independence. But with so many different options on the market, how do you choose? Well, you are in...
