What is Muscle Twitching after Stroke? Muscle twitching happens when nerve messages get mixed up on their way to your muscles. Muscle Twitching...
Stroke Information
and Recovery Articles
Your Resource for Understanding
Strokes and Stroke Recovery
Navigating Medicare Open Enrollment as a Stroke Survivor or Care Partner
Medicare open enrollment is a key time to adjust coverage so stroke survivors get the care they need. Choosing the right insurance plan can...
Brain Plasticity: Understanding the Brain’s Ability to Heal and Adapt after Stroke
Introduction to Brain Plasticity Brain plasticity is defined as the nervous system's ability to create new nerve communication pathways in the...
Understanding Spastic Diplegia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
What is Spastic Diplegia? Spastic diplegia, a subtype of Cerebral Palsy (CP), primarily affects leg movement, causing stiffness and jerky...
Comprehensive Guide to Pediatric Stroke
Pediatric strokes can be ischemic (resulting from blood clots) or hemorrhagic (due to brain bleeding), stemming from diverse factors and...
Brain Bleed vs Stroke
Brain bleeds are dangerous and can affect brain functions. While most strokes are caused by clots (ischemic), a significant portion results...
Understanding Massive Stroke
Strokes are a major health issue that can cause serious brain damage. However, with prompt medical intervention and effective rehabilitation...
Understanding Contractures
A Comprehensive Guide to Contracture Causes, Prevention, and Treatments Abnormal structural changes to muscles, tendons, ligaments, or skin...
Understanding Cervical Spondylosis and Heart Palpitations: Connections and Implications for Stroke Risk
Cervical spondylosis (CS) and heart palpitations are conditions individuals are more likely to encounter as they age. CS is a painful...










