Modifying Your Bathroom After a Stroke or Brain Injury: Safety Without Sacrificing Your Dignity
Rachel Larscheid, OTR/L Rachel Larscheid, OTR/L

Modifying Your Bathroom After a Stroke or Brain Injury: Safety Without Sacrificing Your Dignity

Bathrooms are one of the most common places for falls after a stroke or brain injury, but staying safe doesn't mean giving up your privacy. Discover how to know when it is safe to shower alone, which grab bars and shower chairs actually work, and how a mobile Occupational Therapist can help you regain your independence at home.

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Loosening the Grip: Safe Ways to Manage a Tight Hand After a Brain Injury
Rachel Larscheid, OTR/L Rachel Larscheid, OTR/L

Loosening the Grip: Safe Ways to Manage a Tight Hand After a Brain Injury

After a stroke or brain injury, a tightly clenched fist can make daily tasks like washing your hands or trimming your nails painful and frustrating. This muscle tightness, called spasticity, happens when brain signals get mixed up—but forcing your hand open can cause serious injury. Discover safe, gentle home techniques, the role of medical treatments like Botox, and how mobile occupational therapy can help you regain comfort and independence right in your own living room.

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