A mini stroke is medically termed a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) and it is caused by a temporary blood flow blockage in the brain that causes brain cell damage or destruction. Differing from a stroke, a TIA presents symptoms that are typically short-lived....
Clonus and Strokes Clonus is a frequently encountered secondary effect in stroke survivors that manifests as uncontrollable and rhythmic muscle contractions (1). It is an abnormal reflex response that arises when a muscle is rapidly stretched. Clonus can result in...
What is a TBI? Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the broad term used to describe an injury to the brain that is not intrinsic to a person from birth. While brain hemorrhages and stroke caused by a brain clot are considered a form of TBI, this medical term is more...
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is widely used in pain treatment, but it is also a tool that physical and occupational therapists may employ as a strategy to help stroke survivors recover their motor skills. (1). This small machine generates an...
Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a very common and often serious complication that can occur after a stroke. It happens when the muscles involved in the swallowing process are weakened or paralyzed due to damage in the area of the brain that is responsible for...
