Spasticity
Spasticity is like a “wicked charley horse.” Brain injury from stroke sometimes causes muscles to involuntarily contract (shorten or flex) when you try to move your limb. This creates stiffness and tightness.
Spasticity is like a “wicked charley horse.” Brain injury from stroke sometimes causes muscles to involuntarily contract (shorten or flex) when you try to move your limb. This creates stiffness and tightness.
A guide for stroke survivors and caregivers that explains the effects of stroke and how to maximize rehabilitation and recovery.
High blood pressure (hypertension) can lead to heart disease and stroke. Learn more and explore resources on measuring and managing blood pressure.
Most adults in the U.S do not know the F.A.S.T. warning signs of stroke, and that stroke is largely treatable if you call 911 as…
Most adults in the U.S do not know the F.A.S.T. warning signs of stroke, and that stroke is largely treatable if you call 911 as…
Rekha Desai bowed out of watching her grandson because she felt sick. It was a stroke. Months later, her young granddaughter wrote a story about…
Many stroke survivors deal with mental health issues, including depression. Here, Chelsea Keenan describes her mental health journey after a stroke at 18.
This lesson module addresses caregiver burnout and provide tips for self-care. Share with stroke support group participants.
This lesson module addresses caregiver burnout and provide tips for self-care. Share with stroke support group participants.
Heart disease was once considered a man’s disease. Dr. Nanette Wenger changed that. But the 93-year-old cardiologist says her work is not yet done.
Heart disease was once considered a man’s disease. Dr. Nanette Wenger changed that. But the 93-year-old cardiologist says her work is not yet done.