Stroke Rehab
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Chinese medicine for stroke recovery
Health Central
Watch this short video describing potential benefits of acupuncture as part of a stroke rehab program, including pain relief, decreased numbness and increased mobility.
Spasticity after stroke
Healthology
Spasticity can be a painful and debilitating condition resulting from stroke. This video sheds light on the issue, as well as current treatments available as part of stroke rehab.
Primer on stroke rehab
Healthline
Read this well-researched and comprehensive article about patient treatment and rehabilitation following a stroke.
Stroke rehab made simple
Mayo Clinic
This overview provides all the basic information you need, without the medical jargon and lengthy explanations.
ABCs of stroke rehab
Medline Plus
Follow along with this interactive tutorial about stroke rehabilitation. Don't expect cutting-edge graphics, just good simple facts and illustrations.
Who can I turn to?
Satyam Foundation
Get descriptions of the types of specialists and facilities available to patients during stroke rehab.
Dancing with the stars
Healthscout
Cool video about the KineAssist robot used in stroke rehab. Using a harness, the robot follows a patient as he walks, and holds him up if he begins to stagger or fall.
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T for the survivor
American Stroke Foundation
Great list of 10 guidelines for the friends and family following stroke rehab of a loved one. Learn how to treat survivors with the respect and dignity they deserve.
Hot off the press!
American Stroke Association
Stay connected after stroke rehab with the Stroke Connection Magazine, published six times a year. Call, email or subscribe online with this link.
Get your brain on the treadmill
Healthscout
Video describing daily mental exercises that might significantly increase fuction as part of stroke rehab.
Where is the best of the best?
U.S. News & World Report
Use this ranked list to find the best stroke rehab hospitals and institutes near you and around the country.
Instant Messaging
Healthology
Speech and expression are often impaired after a stroke, but as explained in this video, speech therapy during stroke rehab can be very beneficial in restoring language.
It (can be) the good life!
National Stroke Association
Discover all you need to know about stroke rehab and recovery with this extensive guide. Topics like physical therapy, intimacy, nutrition and exercise are all addressed.
Rehab freebies!
American Stroke Association
Use this order form to get educational brochures about stroke and stroke rehab, including Sex After Stroke, Living With Disability After Stroke and How Stroke Affects Behavior.
Fact sheets galore!
National Stroke Association
Download any or all of these 14 invaluable files geared toward recovery after stroke, including a guide on how to choose a stroke rehab provider.

