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The Hidden Connection Between Gum Disease and Stroke
If you haven’t been to the dentist in a while, it might be time to go. According to research conducted in the last 20 years, oral health is related to heart health. Although there is no clear cause and effect relationship between the two, people with poor oral health tend to have poor heart health. That’s not saying that a cardiologist can tell you about your oral health, or that a dentist can tell you about the shape of your heart. But still, since your heart health matters when it comes to stroke prevention, you should be aware of the connection. Let’s have a...
Tips for One-Handed Cooking After Stroke
After a stroke, many survivors find themselves either weakened or paralyzed on one side of their bodies. They may also experience spasticity in their limbs, which makes muscles tight and stiff, restricting movement. Having stiff muscles and limited or no movement on one side of the body makes everyday life a lot more challenging. Imagine going about your morning routine with one hand tied behind your back. You would have to find new ways to do the things that you used to do every day without thinking about them. While many stroke survivors are able to overcome weakness on one side of the...
The Importance of Electrical Stimulation Machines in Stroke Recovery
Following a neurological injury or disease, it is common for clients to experience impaired arm and hand function resulting in decreased sensation and/or strength. If the arm has limited use, this may lead to impaired communication to the brain, which includes sense of touch, feel, or awareness of movement. The SaeboStim Micro provides low-level sensory stimulation to the arm and hand to improve motor and sensory recovery and help cortical reorganization. Although the SaeboStim Micro does not produce a muscle contraction, it still provides stimulation to the arm and hand, which increases the signals to the brain and help to improve recovery. The SaeboStim...
The Importance of Dynamic Arm Support in Stroke Rehabilitation
Following a neurological or orthopedic injury, it is common for patients to experience impaired arm and hand function resulting in decreased strength, coordination, and range of motion. Patients are often unable to support their own arms or move their arms in order to perform exercises necessary for proper recovery. If the arm has limited use, this may lead to impaired communication to the brain, further limiting function and movement following a neurological injury, such as a stroke. Unfortunately, most clients do not receive enough range-of-motion exercises, either during therapy or at home, that are necessary to retrain the brain and gain the...
