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stroke rehabilitation


Posted by sara

long term  (10 years). gave up rehabilitation and consequently never regained full strenghth on right side.  my question is about the benefits of resiststance training in regaining some of former strength and subsiquently co-ordination.  any exercise recommendations/statistics/trials appreciated.

thanks!

 
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Read up on neuroplasticity, it is never too late to recover functions, you willl probably have to design your own recovery plan which can be as simple as taking whatever movements you do have and just extending the range of those movements. If you have no movement, look up mental imagery and passive movement. 

A folding mirror therapy box is a great tool in assisting home therapy, after a stroke or injury. Its light weight folds in seconds and can be taken anywhere. For more info www.mirrorboxtherapy.com or Google mirror box therapy.

 Mirror Therapy has been described in medical literature to be of benefit to 80% of users, but like all therapies dose not always show immediate results. The rate and amount of recovery much depends on the extent of the damage, and the intensity and duration of the therapy you receive. Recovery also is likely to be influenced by personality, life experiences and coping styles. Motivation to recover is a key factor in obtaining an optimal level of rehabilitation. Mirror Therapy is use for CRPS/RSD and rehabilitation after a stroke or injury. A good sauce of info is www.mirrorboxtherapy.com
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