Cerebral Vascular Accident aka Stroke

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Occupational Therapy for CVA

There are several approaches for CVA treatment in Occupational Therapy. One approach, called Roods, focuses on using the reflexes we have as developing infants to regain function of the paralyzed side of the body. Another approach, referred to as Bobath or NDT, uses all natural movements to encourage the limbs to return to very natural movement patterns. There is also Brunstrom approach, which says that all CVA patients will be flaccid on one side of their body until treatment makes them spastic, and from there, regular tone can occur. These are just some of the many ways Stroke patients can begin to heal after a Cerebral Vascular Accident.

My Grandma had a stroke. She was slurring her words and was very confused. The doctor said it was a "mini" stroke. She recovered very quickly, but she had a few therapists that came to her house afterwards to make sure she could still cook and shower safely.

Those "mini" strokes are called Trans-ischemic attacks, and occur when a blood cannot reach a part of the brain and cells start to die. This is not as serious as a regular CVA and usually does resolve quickly. Good thing for your Grandma! But it is a warning sign that a stroke could be eminent if she doesn't take some precautionary measures, like diet and exercise.

Why do so many commercials for birth control say that you can have a stroke if you are over 30 and smoking?

Loveycat1, I think it has to do with the risk of blood clots. Smoking, hormones, and being over 30 all increase your risk for blood clots, which can show up in a vein anywhere in your body, including your heart (heart attack) or brain (stroke). Scary business. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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