We're on a mission to make stroke recovery accessible to everyone - posts for info only.
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20 Apr 2022
We're excited to announce that Elyse Newland, the founder of Post Stroke, has won the American Stroke Association’s 2022 Caregiver Hero award! ❤️
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For decades, we were lied to about a specific food group. Turns out to be crucial for heart and brain health! I explain where this lie started, why understanding the different types matters, and 2 diets that research links to better brain health!
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May 15
After #stroke, your brain can start rebuilding movement pathways even before your arm can actually move. I’ll show you 4 evidence-based techniques to improve arm/hand movement whether you're starting with some or none at all.
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There’s a whole side of #stroke recovery that’s almost never talked about. With May being both Stroke and Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s talk about what’s so often ignored ❤️
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Nobody prepares you for what stroke recovery is actually like, but when you have a little structure and know more of what to expect, it can make recovery a lot less overwhelming. Understanding the 7 Brunnstrom Stages of stroke recovery can help!
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Apr 24
A new research study published in February shows that doing THIS type of exercise can help you make more progress in your #stroke recovery. I’ll explain you what it is and how you can easily include it in your home rehab!
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Apr 17
If you’ve been struggling to balance and walk better after your stroke, I’ll show you how just ONE core exercise can help!
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Apr 10
If your home stroke rehab exercises have stopped working for you, the problem prob isn't the exercises. It's likely how you're doing them. I show you 4 evidence-based things you can do today to start seeing more progress in your stroke recovery.
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Mar 27
If you’ve been forgetting things since your stroke; names, words, where you put something…. You’re not alone.
I explain why memory changes happen & give you a 6 strategy protocol you can do at home to help you stop forgetting things after your stroke!
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Mar 20
Foot drop after stroke isn't necessarily just due to muscle weakness. In this video, I explain why it happens & go through a 5 exercise protocol to improve it; and designed for whether you have zero movement or you're able to do more.
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Mar 13
While neuropathy happens because of nerve damage, that doesn't mean there's nothing you can do about it! In this video, I explain why #neuropathy happens & provide a simple 5-exercise protocol to help reduce neuropathy symptoms after #stroke
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Feb 27
Fatigue is one of the most common and debilitating issues after #stroke, affecting up to 70% of survivors. In this video, I explain why post stroke fatigue happens and give you a five-strategy protocol to help you have more energy after your stroke!
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Feb 20
In this video, I explain why getting your #balance back after a #stroke is so complex and go through a simple 5 #exercise protocol specifically designed to improve balance after stroke!
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In this video, I explain why shoulder/scapular strength and stabilization are so important to moving your arm and provide a simple exercise protocol that can be done at home with minimal equipment so you can start moving your arm better after your stroke!
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Jan 30
In this video, I explain why ankle strength/stabilization is so important to walking and provide a simple #exercise protocol that can be done at home with minimal equipment so you can start walking better after your #stroke!
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Jan 23
Exercise & movement are fundamental for #progress after #stroke, but a common symptom called post stroke fatigue can end your workout/rehab routine quickly! I explain why this happens & what you can do about it, so you can get back to making progress!
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Jan 16
While stretching for spasticity after #stroke is not a permanent cure, it can temporarily help relieve pain & tightness. This 6-minute, daily routine is designed to guide you through 4 prolonged stretches to help reduce arm & hand spasticity!
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In this video, I explain how you can make huge #stroke recovery progress with these 5 cheap and effective rehab tools, if you know how to use them!
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If you’re doing your #exercises and showing up for yourself, but you feel like your home #rehab has stopped working… there may be a simple answer. In this video, I explain the main reason and what you can do to restart progress after #stroke!
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26 Dec 2025
In this video, I explain why it’s common for the hand to get stuck in a fist after #stroke, the 3 most common mistakes that keep your hand stuck, and 3 evidence-based tips that can help you open it again!
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19 Dec 2025
After your stroke, were you afraid of having another one? If so, you’re not alone.
In this video, I’m joined by Clive Kempson, advocate & stroke survivor, to explore this topic and give you some tips to overcome it!
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