I have incorporated HappyNeuron into my occupational therapy practices for about six months now. In this time, I have found benefits using this program with clients with: stroke, acquired brain injury, dementia and post-concussion syndrome. I first learned about HappyNeuron when talking with fellow occupational therapists that have had [...]
Mirror therapy involves the use of a specially designed mirror that creates a visual illusion making it appear as if the affected limb is actually moving when you move the unaffected limb. Over the last quarter century, this type of therapy has become popular treating pain and improving motor [...]
While cycling is an excellent aerobic activity, it is important to recognize that out of all sports and activities, cycling contributes the most head injury related emergency room admissions.[i] This is even more than contact sports such as football and soccer. In this blog, we will define a concussion, [...]
Stroke in young people is much less common than in the older population. This can lead to misdiagnosis in the emergency room. Young adults may also be less likely to seek medical treatment, as stroke is still believed to be a disease of the elderly. All of this can lead [...]
