stroke recovery

Many Stroke Patients Not Receiving Emergency Treatment Quickly Enough

by Christiana Care Many stroke patients not receiving emergency treatment quickly enough Filed under: stroke treatment Recent research has found that if people with stroke are treated with clot busting drugs within the first few hours, they are much more likely to make a complete recovery. Half of all patients fully or almost fully recover if they are treated within … Read more on Medical Xpress   New stroke treatment in WB Filed under: stroke treatment Read more... ...

San Francisco, Ca: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center Southern California

  San Francisco, Ca: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center Southern California – Laguna Beach Recovery Center www.Lagunarecovery.com (866)491-0214 Laguna Beach Recovery Center is based on a loving dignified approach, in renowned Laguna Beach, California. As an Alcohol and drug treatment recovery facility we have the highest long-term success rate in the industry, and will treat you or your loved one like family. We have a highly effective therapeutic approach to treating alcohol and drug addiction. Our renowned treatment is coupled with our finely appointed amenities that are steps from the beach. We focus on providing the foundation and tools for lifelong recovery. Each program is designed and based upon an individuals specific needs. We have a wide variety of programs including 3-5 day detox, 7-10 day fast track, core 30 day programs, extended care, transitional living, as well as executive and professional treatment options. Read more... ...

Mark Kirk Return: Senator Reportedly Eyeing Jan. 3 Congress Return

...  Kirk Return: Senator Reportedly Eyeing Jan. 3 Congress Return Filed under: stroke recovery exercises Mark Kirk's office, Kirk performs various walking exercises at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago following a stroke he suffered in January 2012. In the video, Kirk gives his first public remarks since suffering the stroke. On May 3, Senator Kirk … Read more on Huffington Post   Holiday heart health Filed under: stroke recovery exercises Read ...

Are Wrist Exercises Bad for Tennis ?

Question by Omkar: Are wrist exercises bad for tennis ? I see everywhere “do wrist exercises” when I search in Google, but a person claiming he plays for varsity team and “a very good tennis player” said on this site that they should not be done and the wrist serves no purpose for serve, volleying, forehand and backhand. So just wanted to confirm. Best answer: Answer by ChuckForearm/wrist strength is important, but so is strength in the lower legs, quads, hamstrings, back, abdomen, trunk, upper arms, shoulders, cardio/pulmonary, explosiveness in the legs, and overall aerobic & anaerobic endurance. Read more... ...

Area Medical Officials Talk Stroke Plan

...  medical officials talk stroke plan Filed under: acute stroke rehabilitation “Hospitals must develop comprehensive acute stroke plans that define the specialized roles of physicians, nursing staff, diagnostic units, stroke teams and other treatment services such as pharmacy and rehabilitation,” she said. “Public education is … Read more on Andalusia Star-News   Mark Kirk to return to Senate following stroke recovery Filed under: acute stroke rehabilitation Mark Kirk at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) Center for Stroke Rehabilitation. Kirk, a freshman senator elected in 2010, has been recovering in Chicago since suffering the stroke in January. News of Kirk's return was first reported by the … Read more on Washington Post (blog) Read ...

Frankie Muniz on Mini-Stroke: I'm Happy to Be Alive

Frankie Muniz on mini-stroke: I'm happy to be alive Filed under: hand exercises after stroke Since being on treatment I am am better and my neurological function is exponentially better! When I do have reexposure I experience blurred vision, slurred speech, numbness and tingling in my hands and forearms, as well as loss of feeling in my left … Read more on CNN (blog)   More of My Damn Opinions About Guitarists and Guitars Filed under: hand exercises after stroke Read more... ...

PNF, Stroke Recovery, Spasticity and Hand Therapy Physical Therapy

...  Stroke Recovery, Spasticity and Hand therapy Physical Therapy – PNF Stroke Recovery Stroke Rehabilitation Hand therapy Physical Therapy. Videos of different patients educate proper rehabilitation exercises for people with stroke.   Bedford Borough Council and NHS Bedfordshire – Stroke Rehabilitation Scheme Filed under: exercises for stroke rehabilitation Stroke survivors can carry out this programme of cardio-respiratory and resistance exercise when referred to the Council's Images Gyms, which are based at Robinson, Kempston & Oasis Pools. Cllr ...