Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. One of the most common impairments caused by stroke is hemiparesis, which is characterized by weakness on one side of the body. Hemiparesis can affect walking, and people with hemiparesis often have...
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. One of the most common impairments caused by stroke is hemiparesis, which is characterized by weakness on one side of the body. Hemiparesis can affect walking, and people with hemiparesis often have...
A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted. This can happen due to a blood clot, a ruptured blood vessel, or a blockage in an artery. Stroke can cause a variety of symptoms, including paralysis, speech problems, and...
By: David Huizenga, Lauren Rashford, Brianne Darcy, Elizabeth Lundin, RyanMedas, S. Tyler Shultz, Elizabeth DuBose & Kyle B. Reed Stroke is a leading cause of disability in the United States. It is estimated that each year, more than 795,000 people have a stroke,...
As we begin 2023 my thoughts turn to all those suffering with chronic conditions in the United States. As of the end of 2021, the National Health Care Expenditure (NHE) was $4.3 trillion, representing 18.3% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This is projected...
Neuroplasticity – What’s The Evidence? by Brie Darcy, PT, DPT Neuroplasticity – maybe you’ve heard the term, but what does it mean? Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to modify, change, and adapt (both structure and function) throughout life in response to...
