Speech Therapy for Adults
Key Aspects of the Iceberg Effect Post-Stroke
The "Iceberg Effect" is a concept that illustrates how many of the most significant challenges a person faces are not immediately visible, particularly in the context of health and rehabilitation. For individuals recovering from a stroke, the Iceberg Effect highlights...
Addressing the Iceberg Effect in Stroke Rehabilitation
The "Iceberg Effect" is a concept often used to describe the hidden, less visible aspects of a person's condition or challenges, especially in the context of health and rehabilitation. In the case of people post-stroke, the Iceberg Effect refers to the fact that while...
Chronic Cough: Symptoms and Treatment
A chronic cough is a cough that persists for 8 weeks or longer in adults or 4 weeks in children. Unlike an acute cough, which is usually caused by a viral infection (like the common cold) and resolves in a few weeks, a chronic cough can be a sign of an underlying...
Right-Sided Stroke: Understanding and Rehabilitation
A stroke, medically termed a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is disrupted, leading to oxygen and nutrient deprivation. This interruption can result from either an ischemic stroke (due to a blockage) or a haemorrhagic...
Left-Sided Stroke: Understanding and Rehabilitation with a Speech Pathologist
A left-sided stroke, also known as a left hemisphere stroke, occurs when there is damage to the brain tissue in the left hemisphere due to either lack of blood flow (ischemic stroke) or bleeding (hemorrhagic stroke). The left hemisphere of the brain is responsible for...
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