Stroke Recovery Solutions

I had my stroke in 2015 and it inspired me to launch a one-stop-shop for other stroke survivors and their loved ones. Enjoy!

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The article this week was written by Stacie Broek, a fellow stroke survivor and author. I found it super helpful, and think you will too!

 Click the link to check it out: https://t.co/7QRkmxOgKB

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Do you have a topic, suggestion, or helpful device you’d like to see on the Brain Blog? 

Drop a comment! →

#strokesurvivor #strokerehabilitation #strokerecoverysolutions #strokelife

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Hi everyone!

As many of you know, I took a fall a couple weeks ago, and have been in rehab, healing my two broken ribs. I wanted to provide two helpful videos to you all that may help with preventing falls.

Check out the videos: https://t.co/sxeUiHTKeA 

#strokesurvivor

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Button Hook & Zipper Pull!

Great for those of us with the use of only one hand!

Check it out: https://t.co/DOyWeiqlIX

#strokesurvivor #strokerecoverysolutions #strokerecovery

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Attention #strokesurvivors!

The only e-mail address we use for the site is: [email protected].

*If you have a tip, therapy, definition, device, etc that helps you during your recovery - reach out and let us know!

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My chiropractic neurologist, Dr. Trevor Berry used an Erchonia type of laser on my brain, combined with oxygen treatments to enhance the laser’s effectiveness, to reduce inflammation and provide healing for my stroke-damaged brain.

Read more: https://t.co/b0Hltly8lb

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Did you know there are NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITALS throughout the nation!

* The ability to pay CASH if your insurance won’t pay for services;
* Flexible payment plans if costs exhaust your budget; and,
* Highly qualified therapists and doctors.

Learn more: https://t.co/kZCReeuERW

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Happy Halloween everyone! 🎃

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Check out this article from fellow #strokesurvivor, Stacie Broek: 4 Simple Steps to Resilience! A great read.

Click here: https://t.co/uPA3dlCRAy

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Here is the term of the week to help you with your recovery: dorsiflexion. 

The backward bending and contracting of your hand or foot. This is the extension of your foot at the ankle, and your hand at the wrist.

#strokesurvivor #strokeexercise

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We had a question written in by a fellow stroke survivor about regaining finger dexterity and movement.

Check out the article on the Brain Blog for a list of tips to help with this!

Click here: https://t.co/TTOeOUQvBc 

#strokerehab #poststroke #stroke #strokewarrior

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The Handy Seam Ripper!

I mention a few of my must-have everyday products here. Something I use absolutely every single day is my seam ripper. It helps me open so many things.

Check it out here: https://t.co/yGVHAkbxia

#strokesurvivor #strokerecovery #stroke

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October 29th is World Stroke Day!

This day is here to increase awareness and drive actions on stroke around the world (WHO).

Always good to review and know the BE FAST symptoms!

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IT TAKES A VILLAGE to Recover!

As I’m sure you’ve discovered by now, you need lots of “people” support to deal with the effects of your stroke/neurological event and to fully recover. 

Read: https://t.co/qbNhIIWQT6

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Question:
Hi. Would you have any tips for regaining finger dexterity and movement I have minimal spasticity in the hand and fingers I'm struggling to get the neurolink to my fingers happening again any help would be greatly appreciated.

Read the article: https://t.co/TTOeOUQvBc

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13 Things Every Stroke Survivor Wished You Knew:
https://t.co/vPgk9MERfl

#strokesurvivor #repost

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Recovering from my #stroke has been an experience I know I could not be as successful at if I did not have my amazing team with me. See a set of videos starting with week one in recovery on the My Therapy Journey page of my website (linked below). 

https://t.co/JgHWTpxugt

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FYI, I’ve recently learned from the book, Stronger After Stroke by Peter G Levine, that spasticity actually begins in the spinal column, not the brain. The spine sends an alert to the brain, “this appendage has been damaged, so we need to protect it and keep it safe!”

#stroke

[Stroke Recovery Solutions @MaureenHarrop]

FYI, I’ve recently learned from the book, Stronger After Stroke by Peter G Levine, that spasticity actually begins in the spinal column, not the brain. The spine sends an alert to the brain, “this appendage has been damaged, so we need to protect it and keep it safe!”

[Stroke Recovery Solutions @MaureenHarrop]

Another helpful and inexpensive tool. As you can see in the photo they are useful in many places and activities! 

Check it out here: https://t.co/i6VQg0z2np

#strokesurvivor #poststroke #stroketool