by Julia Pergolini | Oct 24, 2025
Inspired by all of the ways stroke survivors continue to physically adapt while committed to a healthy lifestyle, without limits, we began to research the methods of adaptive exercise and adaptive sport. This article outlines our most interesting fitness findings,... 
by Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | Nov 4, 2024
The ability to communicate is essential to the human experience. With it we are able to express our ideas, emotions, thoughts, and feelings. Speech and language disorders such as dysarthria and aphasia, however, can disrupt this essential ability, making both speech... 
by Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | Aug 15, 2024
Two common conditions can develop after surviving a stroke: hemiparesis and hemiplegia. You may be asking yourself, “Are hemiparesis and hemiplegia the same thing?” Since these two medical conditions sound similar, people often confuse or use them interchangeably. But... 
by Zach Smith, MS, CCC-SLP | Aug 15, 2024
While most people associate speech and language therapy with children, especially those with developmental delays or a stutter, adults can greatly benefit from learning how to speak confidently and clearly, too. Whether a patient recently survived a stroke, wants to... 
by Kate Ying | Aug 16, 2023
Here on BrainWire, you’ve heard us rave about the many ways that pets shower our lives with joy and comfort. From wagging their tails when they see us to cuddling us when we’re feeling down, dogs have a unique ability to lift spirits and make each day brighter! Did...
