by Sybille Bergin, PT | Nov 19, 2022 | Physiotherapy, Stroke
Ischemic strokes are the most common type of stroke. An ischemic stroke occurs when an artery that carries blood to the brain either becomes blocked or clogged, which results in a lack of blood flow. Ischemic strokes are the most common type of stroke. An ischemic...
by Sybille Bergin, PT | Nov 19, 2022 | Physiotherapy, Stroke
Introduction to transient ischemic strokes Their acronym, TIA, commonly refers to transient ischemic attack or stroke. A transient ischemic stroke is a stroke that only lasts for a brief duration, typically an hour or less. Despite its name, this type of stroke can...
by Alex Bergin, PT | Nov 18, 2022 | Acquired Brain Injury, Physiotherapy, Stroke
Neuroplasticity is a complicated process that happens in the brain. To understand neuroplasticity, you need to know how the brain works. You also need to understand how the human brain works during everyday activities and after a stroke. The brain is the...
by Sybille Bergin, PT | Nov 18, 2022 | Physiotherapy, Stroke
Introduction A hemorrhagic stroke is a form of stroke that results from an artery in the brain leaking or bursting. There are two types of hemorrhagic strokes: subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). Subarachnoid bleeding occurs when arterial...
by Sybille Bergin, PT | Nov 18, 2022 | Physiotherapy, Stroke
The Dangers of High Blood Pressure High blood pressure is a significant risk factor for strokes and is the leading cause of strokes in adults aged 50 years or older, accounting for 25 to 30% of all strokes. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects 1 in...
by Sybille Bergin, PT | Jun 30, 2022 | Stroke
Introduction Many individuals have difficulty distinguishing between a stroke and a heart attack. A stroke and a heart attack are classified as cardiovascular emergencies because they affect the cardiovascular system. Blood flow is disrupted in both situations,...
