What Causes a Clenched Hand After a Stroke

What Causes a Clenched Hand After a Stroke

A stroke can cause a wide range of problems in the arm. One of the major causes of disability after a stroke is a clenched hand. The most common cause for a clenched fist is spasticity. If left “unmanaged”, spasticity creates muscle shortening which will result in...
Hemiplegia Versus Hemiparesis

Hemiplegia Versus Hemiparesis

Hemiplegia versus Hemiparesis After a Stroke Hemiplegia and hemiparesis are two terms that get thrown around a ton when talking about stroke. They are often times used interchangeably however, they have two different meanings. With that being said, I wanted to clear...
How to fix curled toes

How to fix curled toes

Curled toes is a common complaint after a stroke.  This usually does not appear until several months after a stroke has occurred.  People who are experiencing toe curling usually have pain when standing on the involved leg. In many cases, this is associated with...