Stretch after Stroke

Every CVA is  unique ; the effects of a CVA depends on the location and extent of the area of damage on the brain. However, they tend to affect people in similar ways. Because one side of the brain controls the opposite side of the body, a CVA affecting one side of the brain will result in neurological complications on the opposite side of the body.  Image retrieved from: http://www.familyhealthonline.ca/fho/familymedicine/FM_stroke_FHc13.asp 

I have enjoyed the challenge of creating a blog, as it required me to learn a new skill, and provided me with an opportunity for professional development in a topic which I am interested in. I also think a blog is an excellent way of health promotion, as it can be read by many people worldwide. This topic has meaning to me, as I have a family history of CVA, and have seen first hand the benefits of occupational therapy rehabilitation in improving quality of life. I am very interested in CVA rehabilitation due to the meaning it has to me, and have enjoyed researching alternative interventions to add to my occupational therapist tool kit.  Image retrieved from:  http://www.kongadventure.com/our-events/yoga/