Stroke Recovery Rehab

<p>In this episode, I’ll recap an article I recently wrote with the Brain Injury Association of America, reflecting on some lessons learned through four years of stroke recovery.</p><p>I share some thoughts on how...

<p>After a stroke, it’s easy to say no to new activities or challenging situations. But while that may feel good in the moment, the comfort trap of learned helplessness is often where progress in recovery slows...

<p>The first year after a stroke is often held up as this holy grail of how long it will take to recover.</p><p>While it is true that significant progress can be made in year one, recovery after stroke doesn’t end after...

<p>In this episode, I share my experiences with walking backward in recovery after stroke and how this simple exercise turned out to be pretty helpful.</p><p>Studies show that stroke survivors may benefit from walking...

<p>A good night’s sleep is one of the most important things that can improve recovery after a stroke since it’s critical for neuroplasticity.</p><p>Unfortunately, a common side effect of stroke is trouble sleeping. In...

<p>In this episode, I’ll discuss my experiences with constraint-induced therapy after stroke and how this can be an effective practice for stroke survivors.</p><p>Constraint-induced movement therapy is exactly as it...

<p>Anxiety is a common side effect of stroke, especially considering people can worry about having another stroke.</p><p>Research indicates that roughly 20% of stroke survivors may have anxiety-related...

<p>While cognitive challenges caused by stroke are not visible like physical deficits, they still pose a substantial challenge in recovery.</p><p>In this episode, I discuss some of the mental challenges that can come...

<p>While the road to recovery after a stroke looks different for everyone, creating a personalized structure that supports ongoing progress is one of the most important things a stroke survivor can do.</p><p>In this...

<p>In this episode, I discuss why mindset is important in recovery after stroke and how our perspectives on situations can sometimes help and hurt us.</p><p>It’s difficult to stay positive after a stroke as you work...

<p>In this episode, I’ll discuss the concept of post-traumatic growth, or how living through a traumatic experience, like a stroke, can make you more resilient over time.</p><p>Post-traumatic growth is commonly...

<p>In this episode, I share how setting monthly goals helped me to make progress in recovery after stroke.</p><p>In the years since my stroke, setting short-term goals that covered a variety of my interests has helped...

<p>In this episode, I’ll share some common misconceptions about stroke recovery.</p><p>While the doctors, nurses, and therapists that I met after stroke largely gave me great advice and suggestions on how to move...

<p>Journaling has long been seen as a therapeutic tool to help people navigate their emotions.</p><p>In this episode, I’ll share why I’ve enjoyed keeping a personal journal on my experiences in stroke recovery and how...

<p>After a stroke, change is constant</p><p>From the immediate onslaught of negative physical, mental, and psychological impacts to the years-long recovery journey filled with large and small wins in physical therapy...