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What is a spinal cord injury and what are its sequelae?

A car accident, a fall in the swimming pool or a high-impact trauma are often the main triggers of a spinal cord injury (SCI), which involves damage to any part of the spinal cord or the nerves at the end of the spinal canal.

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Neurorehabilitation options for adults

A cerebrovascular accident (CVA) occurs when an artery supplying blood to the brain becomes blocked or ruptures, which can cause temporary or permanent disabilities, depending on how long the blood flow was interrupted, as it can kill neurons if not treated in time. 

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The benefits of TrainFES for the management of multiple sclerosis

Muscle weakness, balance and coordination problems, and difficulty walking are some of the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease of the central nervous system (consisting of the brain and spinal cord) that can lead to disability.

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: What is it and how to treat it?

Neurodegenerative diseases affect various activities of the body, such as balance, movement, speech, breathing and even heart functions. 

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How can we prevent the occurrence of a stroke?

One of the most frequent sequelae of a stroke is the loss of functional movement, affecting the control of arms or legs, which makes it difficult or impossible to perform daily tasks such as walking, going up or down stairs, taking a shower or feeding oneself. 

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Prevention is essential to avoid a stroke

A cerebrovascular accident (CVA) occurs when there is damage to brain tissue due to a problem in the arteries that supply it. This may occur because an artery is occluded and an infarction occurs (ischemic stroke), or because an artery ruptures leading to a hemorrhage or stroke (hemorrhagic stroke).

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Stroke: How to Detect and Respond in Time

A cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is a medical emergency that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted due to a blockage of blood flow (ischemic stroke), or when there is bleeding inside the brain due to a ruptured blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke). 

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In search of maximum neurorehabilitation potential

Those who suffer from some degree of motor paralysis see their mobility affected and, with it, their independence to carry out daily activities ranging from feeding themselves to walking. The limitations become a disability, and they may become dependent on outside help to continue with their lives.

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The experience of professionals in the service of neurorehabilitation

Recovering lost mobility or basic body functions is the desire of those who have suffered some type of motor paralysis, and this requires a rehabilitation process that requires perseverance and the support of trained professionals. 

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