Stroke Recovery Rehab
One stroke survivor's story of recovery after stroke & the lessons learned along the way.
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The Hidden Mental Health Journey in Stroke Recovery (opens the original)
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A lot of healing after stroke isn’t visible.You can look “fine” to others but feel completely different inside as you work through identity shifts, frustration, fear of another stroke, and more.In this episode, I share an article that I wrote with my friend and fellow AVM stroke survivor, Florence Acosta, where we discuss the mental and emotional challenges that can come with recovery after stroke.For more information on mental health after stroke, be sure to review the links and resources in th
The Benefits of Exercise for Stroke Survivors (opens the original)
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In this episode, I’m joined by Tricia DiGregorio to discuss key takeaways from our recent article: Why Exercise is Important After Stroke.Read the BlogKey Moments(1:15) Meet Tricia(2:40) Tricia’s journey with exercise after stroke(4:50) Working out at home after stroke(6:20) Weight loss after stroke(7:45) Neurofatigue afte
Why Exercise is Important After Stroke (opens the original)
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Trying to exercise after a stroke can be a frustrating experience. It’s discouraging to try lifting weights or running when you can hardly move or feel one side of your body.However, any form of exercise can be helpful after a stroke because of how important movement is for the brain.<di
Learning to Drive After Stroke (opens the original)
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Driving was one of the most significant, frustrating, and unexpected challenges in the years after stroke. In this episode, I share a few simple tips that helped me to feel more comfortable behind the wheel. For more information on driving after stroke, be sure to review the links and resources in this article: https://strokerecoveryrehab.com/2025/02/01/learning-to-drive-after-stroke-tips-and-tools-for-stroke-survivors/ For more stories like this from stroke recovery, read the free monthly newsl
Recovery After an AVM Stroke: Insights from Two Stroke Survivors (opens the original)
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In this episode, I share an article that I wrote with my friend and fellow AVM stroke survivor Tracy Myers, where we highlight the common details you learn after finding out your stroke was caused by an arteriovenous malformation, or AVM. Since arteriovenous malformations are quite rare, it can be challenging to find information relevant to your situation that explains this unique medical condition in layman’s terms. For more information about AVMs and life after stroke caused by an AVM rupture,
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