Rebuilding the Brain

A stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the United States. (That’s nearly 800,000 people who experience a new or recurrent stroke every year!) In fact, stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in the U.S. and is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S.
These numbers show the seriousness of stroke.
You most likely have been personally affected, or know someone who has experienced a stroke. The good news is nearly 80 percent of strokes can be prevented. By understanding the neurological mechanisms of neuroplasticity, and brain physiology, Functional Neurologists have successfully helped many stroke and anoxic brain injury patients improve quality of life following a stroke.
What is stroke?
A stroke can happen to anyone at any time and is a type of attack on the brain where blood flow is cut off. When the brain is deprived of oxygen, cells begin to die, affecting abilities controlled by that area of the brain such as memory and muscle control.
The severity of a stroke and wherein the brain a stroke occurs determines how a person will be affected. A minor stroke may only lead to temporary weakness of an arm or leg. However, a more severe stroke can lead to permanent paralyzation on one side of the body. While some people can fully recover from stroke, more than 2/3 of survivors will have some type of disability.