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EPISODE TITLE: Sensory Recovery Following Stroke & Brain Injury

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Brain Injury Recovery Simplified, Deb talks with Alice Chen & Kelly Tan from D’Youville University about sensory recovery. We covered:

• Bodily sensations and impact of impaired sensation on the recovery process


• We touch briefly on disorders of consciousness


• Impact of pain on recovery


• Interventions for sensory recovery


• Empowering family members and care partners as part of the survivor’s team


• Training and education as support strategies

We hope you enjoyed this episode of Noggins And Neurons. As always, we want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]

SHOW REFERENCES:

Aderinto, N., AbdulBasit, M. O., Olatunji, G., & Adejumo, T. (2023). Exploring the transformative influence of neuroplasticity on stroke rehabilitation: A narrative review of current evidence. Annals of Medicine & Surgery, 85; 4425-4432. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/MS9.0000000000001137

Carlsson, H., Gard, G., & Brogardh, C. (2018). Upper limb sensory impairments after stroke: Self-reported experiences of Daily Life and Rehabilitation. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 50; 45-51. doi: 10.2340/16501977-2282.

Crema, A., Bassolino, M., Guanziroli, E., Colombo, M., Blanke, O., Serino, A., Micera, S., & Molteni, F. (2022). Neuromuscular electrical stimulation restores upper limb sensory-motor functions and body representations in chronic stroke survivors. Med 3, 58-74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.medj.2021.12.001

Doyle, S., Bennett, S., Fasoli, S. E., & McKenna, K. T. (2010). Interventions for sensory impairment in the upper limb after stroke (Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews; (6), Art. No. CD006331. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006331.pub2.

Ghandi, D. B. C., Sebastian, I. A., & Bhanot, K. (2021). Rehabilitation of post stroke sensory dysfunction-A scoping review. Journal of Stroke Medicine, 4(1), 25-33. DOI: 10.1177/2516608520984296

Lim, C. (2019). Multi-sensorimotor training improves proprioception and balance in subacute stroke patients: A randomized controlled pilot trial. frontiers in Neurology 10:157; 1-8. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2019.00157

SENSORY REMEDIATION LESSON PLAN

THERAPY PRACTICE RESOURCES:

DEB’S RESOURCES

• Beyond the Basics: Motor Recovery Bootcamp (Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Guide)

• The OT's Guide to Mirror Therapy


• Occupational Therapy Intervention: Scavenger Hunt Visual Scanning for Adults


• Occupational Therapy Intervention 2 Pack: Scavenger Hunt & Visual Trails for Adults


• Noggins And Neurons Podcast Creative Learning & Discussion Guide (Free for podcast members)

PETE’S blog and book, “Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery” 3rd edition:

• • Blog: blogspot.com
  
  
  • Book: Stronger After Stroke, 3rd edition
  
  
  
  

DORO’S OT PRACTICE – The Neuro Hub

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