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There are four main forms of paralysis. Monoplegia affects one area of the body and most commonly is the result of cerebral palsy (although it can be caused by other ailments and injuries). Hemiplegia patients often report experiencing spins-and-needles sensations early on before it progresses to muscle weakness and full paralysis in one arm and […] Read More

Blood circulation dysfunction is one of the most common challenges that people face after sustaining a spinal cord injury (SCI). According to a study on vascular functions, “cardiovascular disturbances are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in both acute and chronic stages of SCI”. Vascular dysfunctions also can increase the risk for deep-vein thrombosis, […] Read More

The types of spinal cord injuries (SCI) with the best spinal cord injury prognoses are those that have not resulted in paralysis. However, the most critical factors to a patient’s recovery include the patient receiving immediate and effective medical treatment, and the location and severity of the injury. The sooner that treatment begins, the faster […] Read More

Learning to live with hemiplegia is a difficult process. From adjusting new exercise habits to re-learning how to do everyday tasks like cooking, almost every aspect of life will need to change. Exercises for Hemiplegia: As with any condition that affects a person’s freedom of movement, exercise can be a critical part of both alleviating […] Read More

Therapy options will vary depending on the underlying cause of the hemiplegia and the condition’s severity. Some potential therapies for hemiplegia include: Medical Interventions Medical interventions for hemiplegia are designed to help improve the hemiplegic’s health or alter the progression of a disease that may be causing hemiplegia. Some examples of medical intervention therapies for […] Read More

As noted by the Epilepsy Society, “Hemiplegia is a permanent condition.” Most people, once a TBI or SCI occurs that causes hemiplegia or hemiparesis, will need to live with that condition for the rest of their lives, as there is no known cure. However, there are therapy options for patients with hemiplegia that may improve […] Read More

When comparing congenital hemiplegia and acquired hemiplegia, a case of hemiplegia is considered congenital if  “hemiplegia onsets before birth, during birth, or within the first 2 years of life.” If a person becomes hemiplegic later in life, then it is considered a case of acquired hemiplegia. In other words, the major difference between congenital and […] Read More

While hemiplegia is typically characterized as paralysis on one side of the body, there are multiple types of hemiplegia—some of which may be more limited in scope than others. A few different types of hemiplegia include: Facial Hemiplegia Also referred to as partial facial paralysis, this is a form of partial hemiplegia where the muscles […] Read More

The actual symptoms that accompany a hemiplegia diagnosis may vary greatly from one hemiplegic to the next. This is mainly because of the complications that different causes of hemiplegia may have. For some, the symptoms of hemiplegia may prove to be temporary (or at least improve with time). For others, they may live with all […] Read More

The brain is divided into two hemispheres, separated by a bundle of fibers called the corpus callosum. Generally speaking, the right side of the brain controls muscles and other functions on the left side of the body, while the left side of the brain controls much of the right side of the body. Thus, hemiplegia […] Read More