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An OT’s Take on the IpsiHand

An OT’s Take on the IpsiHand

How does the IpsiHand fit into an occupational therapists’ toolkit? Who is best suited for the IpsiHand? How can stroke survivors and their care partners keep their hope of recovery intact? Listen in on our interview with Rose Tilton, an occupational therapist at...

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OT Toolkit for Stroke Recovery

OT Toolkit for Stroke Recovery

Introduction As an occupational therapist specializing in stroke rehabilitation, I've dedicated my career to helping individuals reclaim function and independence after neurological injury or illness. With nearly two decades of clinical practice in upper extremity...

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Gaming After Stroke

Gaming After Stroke

One-sided paralysis and weakness experienced by stroke survivors can necessitate occupational or physical therapy services to regain the lost mobility in the arm, hand, and fingers. Even if paralysis subsides, restricted motion, coordination impairments, or shakiness...

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Games that Help Stroke Survivors with Recovery

Games that Help Stroke Survivors with Recovery

Strokes are a Leading Cause of Paralysis and Disability Stroke is the most common neurological disorder in the U.S., with 795,000 strokes per year.[1] Of stroke survivors, 15-30% are permanently disabled and ~20% require institutional care.[2] In survivors 65 years or...

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