stroke – Northern Iowa Therapy

LIVING WITH STROKES – HAND RECOVERY

Among the many immediate results after a stroke, wrist curl or clenched hands are two of the most common side […]

Honoring American Heart Month in February with the spotlight on heart health, it’s essential first to understand why it is so overwhelmingly […]

October 21, 2022 Constance Whitney Health & Wellness No comments yet

Our brains are sophisticated computers, controlling everything that goes on in our bodies by sending messages. When a part of […]

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You’ve probably read the news that Die Hard actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with aphasia and has decided to take a break from […]

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Spasticity is a word often heard concerning stroke survivors. It refers to what usually happens to arms and hands following a […]

June 24, 2022 Constance Whitney Health & Wellness No comments yet

In Part 1 discussing swallowing challenges, we discovered the difficulties that stroke victims can face with every sip and swallow […]

June 20, 2022 Constance Whitney Health & Wellness No comments yet

As if a stroke doesn’t bring enough challenges, swallowing can become one of the most dangerous and needs to be […]

Strokes often cause much more than just physical disabilities. Damage to the brain can also be devastating to memory. Although […]

You or your loved one is finally home, so now the work begins. A stroke often leads to long-term disabilities, […]

Now that all the medical procedures are completed, and the rehabilitation and recovery facilities have done their job, the moment […]