{ "item_title" : "Stroke Recovery Exercises Made Simple In Real Life", "item_author" : [" Harry Wheat "], "item_description" : "IntroductionA stroke can change a person's life in a matter of minutes.Afterward, activities that once required little thought may suddenly require concentration, strength, balance, and practice. Walking across a room, standing up from a chair, opening a hand, bending an elbow, lifting a foot, or turning the body may become challenging.That is where rehabilitation and repeated movement become important.Stroke Recovery Exercises Made Simple was created to provide straightforward exercises that are easy to understand and practice. The goal is not to overwhelm you with complicated medical terminology. Instead, this book focuses on practical movements that can support the skills stroke survivors often work on during recovery.Throughout this book, you will find exercises for the feet, ankles, legs, hands, arms, core, balance, standing, and walking.The exercises begin with simpler movements and gradually progress toward activities that require more strength and balance. Examples include ankle pumps, toe raises, heel raises, seated marching, knee straightening, heel slides, hand exercises, arm movements, seated balance exercises, standing exercises, step taps, and walking practice.Each exercise explains how to perform the movement, how many repetitions may be appropriate as a general starting point, easier and harder variations, what parts of the body are being worked, and important safety considerations.The pictures are included to make the movements easier to understand. Seeing the starting and ending positions can sometimes be more helpful than reading instructions alone.However, this book is not a replacement for professional stroke rehabilitation.A physical therapist or occupational therapist can evaluate your individual abilities and determine which exercises are appropriate for you. This is especially important if you have paralysis, severe weakness, poor balance, shoulder pain, significant muscle tightness, or difficulty walking safely.I also want this book to reflect something personal.I experienced a hemorrhagic stroke in 2014, and I live with paralysis on my right side. My recovery has taught me that progress can take many forms. Today I can walk and I can drive, even though the effects of my stroke remain part of my life.That experience is one reason I wanted to create this book.I understand that a stroke survivor does not simply need to hear, Exercise more. You need clear examples of what to do, how to do it, and how to begin safely.Recovery can require patience. Sometimes improvement happens quickly. Sometimes it happens slowly. Sometimes the accomplishment is taking another step, standing a little steadier, opening a hand slightly farther, or completing an exercise that was impossible before.Those improvements matter.As you use this book, do not feel that you must complete every exercise. Start with movements that are appropriate for your abilities. Rest when you need to. Use support when necessary. Follow the recommendations of your medical and rehabilitation team.Most importantly, remember that recovery is personal.You are not competing with another stroke survivor. Your goal is to work safely toward the greatest level of movement, strength, confidence, and independence that is possible for you.Take it one exercise at a time.Take it one day at a time.And keep moving forward.Harry Wheat", "item_img_path" : "https://covers2.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/816/154/9798161546277_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "15.99", "online_price" : "15.99", "our_price" : "15.99", "club_price" : "15.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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