Massage for Stroke Patients What is a Stroke? According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, a stroke is defined as a sudden loss of brain function. It can be caused by a change in the blood flow to the brain, or an actual rupture of the blood vessels feeding the brain. In rare cases, a cardiac arrest can also cause stroke-like damage to the brain. Without oxygen and a continuous flow of blood and nutrients to the brain,
the greater the likelihood of brain damage. Effects of a Stroke Depending on where the damage has occurred in the brain, the effects of a stroke can vary widely. It can affect you physically (weakness, paralysis, movement limitations, pain, fatigue, sleep problems), emotionally (fluctuating emotions, anxiety, depression), wetoriyt and mentally (thinking, talking and memory difficulties). If damage occurred in the left hemisphere of the brain, some of the effects might include: Weakness or paralysis on the right side of the body. Trouble reading, talking, thinking or solving math problems If damage occurred in the right hemisphere of the brain, some of the effects might include: Weakness or paralysis on the left side of your body Visual and spatial difficulties Short term memory problems Can Massage Benefit Stroke Patients? Rehabilitation for stroke patients typically involves physical therapy, speech therapy and/or occupational therapy. Unfortunately, massage therapy is rarely mentioned as one of the therapies of choice. Read more at Suite101: Massage for Stroke Patients: What is a stroke and what role can massage therapy play in the recovery process.
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