Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s natural ability to change and adapt at any age. These changes, which can be for better or worse, play an important role in the brain development and hence shaping our personalities. The notion debunks years’ old myth that the brain develops only during a critical period in early childhood and […]
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Left-sided Stroke vs. Right-sided Stroke
Since multiple brain regions are involved in different body functions, damages to specific areas of the brain after stroke leave the victim with several impairments. Neuropsychologists’ evaluation of stroke is based on the general differences between the brain’s left and right hemispheres. Each side of the brain influences different functions differently. The left side of […]
Vision Impairments after Stroke
Eye movement problems, visual processing challenges, central vision loss and visual field loss are common stroke-led vision disturbances. About two-thirds of stroke survivors suffer from vision impairment. How an individual is affected depends on exactly where the stroke occurred in the brain. Post-stroke vision problems can fall into two categories – vision loss (or vision […]
Problem-solving and Decision making Challenges after stroke
Problem-solving and Decision making challenges are common cognitive impairments resulting from a stroke. Stroke-led brain Injury, particularly when it involves the frontal lobe, commonly results in difficulties with working through problems and making good decisions. Common symptoms include not being able to work out right from wrong, difficulty in recognizing a problem, difficulty working out why […]
Communication Deficits after Stroke
Aphasia and Apraxia are among common communication deficits resulting from a stroke. Other post-stroke communication deficits may include decreased attention, distractibility, inability to understand the emotional context of a message and the inability to understand body language. The location of the stroke decides how an individual’s ability to comprehend or process language will be affected. […]
Memory Related Problems after Stroke
Vascular Dementia, short-term memory loss and confusion are commonly reported memory related challenges after a Stroke. Approximately one-third of stroke survivors develop memory problems, which at times can be so severe that they interfere with an individual’s normal functioning. The severity and location of stroke decide the nature of the problem. The human brain needs […]
Upper Limb Dysfunction after Stroke
Upper limb dysfunction is a common functional Impairment after a stroke. Nearly 75% of acute stroke survivors experience upper limb symptoms while only 5% of adult stroke victims regain fully functional upper limb after completing their rehabilitation program. Chronic loss of sensation and muscle weakness enhance the degree of functional limitations caused by upper limb dysfunction. […]
Hand Motor Impairment after Stroke
Hand motor impairments are commonly observed after stroke due to deficits in motor execution and higher-order processes (motor planning and motor learning). These deficits lead to impaired one-handed motor control in stroke victims, which can be detected by examining movements during natural movements and the coordination of fingertip forces. Due to damage to the certain […]
Depression and Anxiety in Parkinson’s Disease
Depression and Anxiety are among clinical and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). As per an estimate, about 50% PD fighters experience depression and anxiety. As confirmed by studies, these mood disorders are not linked to Parkinson’s progression and can be prevalent before diagnosis or develop much later on. While some Parkinson’s fighters experience anxiety and […]
Dizziness or Fainting in Parkinson’s Disease
Dizziness or Fainting (Syncope) is among one of the associated symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). About 15-50% people with PD complain about feeling dizzy or lightheaded on standing up or changing position. Some Parkinson’s medications worsen the dizziness as they can make blood pressure drop suddenly. In Parkinson’s, the nervous system is not able to release […]