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Physiotherapist Alejandro Caraballo from NeuroFisio Sevilla explores in this article how physiotherapy can make a difference in the rehabilitation of stroke survivors and what to consider when choosing a physiotherapist. A stroke can change life in an instant, affecting basic functions like walking or speaking. Neurological physiotherapy is an essential tool for recovery, helping patients …
CVA has become a true pandemic. Figures suggest that it is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and the major cause of disability in the adult population. This article aims to provide information about what a stroke is, what types of stroke exist and what the possible sequelae are. What is a cerebrovascular …
The neuropsychologist Ana Isabel Moneo Troncoso, alluding to incomplete infarction and the capacity offered by Cognitive Stimulation (CS) to promote neuronal plasticity, explains the importance of early neurorehabilitation in cases of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) for greater recovery. What is a cerebrovascular accident? A CVA, stroke or apoplexy, refers to the acute neurological injury that occurs …
Stroke is a cerebrovascular disease that occurs when a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain bursts or is clogged by a blood clot or some other particle. If the blood supply which carries oxygen to the brain is stopped, the brain cells cannot function and die. This is the brain’s equivalent of a heart attack. This …
Definition of hemineglect and functional repercussions Hemineglect involves a difficulty in attending to the hemifield contralateral (usually the left) to the injured brain area, and can range from an omission of objects that are located in the left hemifield of space to a lack of attention, recognition and even denial of parts of one’s own …
Stroke is a chief cause of death- the third in the U.S with statistics citing about 140,000 fatalities annually. The condition occurs when there is a problem with the blood vessels like blockage (ischemic) or a leak (hemorrhagic). Due to the resulting damage to the brain nerve cells where blood vessels are not functional, the area that …
