Occupational therapy interventions and treatment approaches will differ depending on the type and severity of stroke and the practice setting..The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that every 40 seconds, a person in the United States has a stroke. Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death and disability in the United States according to the American Stroke Association. Given the prevalence of stroke in the U.S., it’s vital for … [Read more...]
Becoming A Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist
A comprehensive rehabilitation approach is vital to stroke recovery.According to the CDC, every 40 seconds someone in the United States suffers from a stroke. Every year alone, more than 795,000 people in the U.S. will experience a stroke. A comprehensive rehabilitation approach is vital to stroke recovery.  The National Institute of Neurologist Disorders reports strokes as the number one cause of serious adult disability in the US and the world. Strokes … [Read more...]