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There is HOPE after a stroke! Written by a practicing physical therapist and using plain language, Stroke of Hope is designed to help you (or your loved one) take control of your physical rehabilitation and improve your quality of life after a stroke. You will learn: *WHY stroke recovery can be difficult and exactly HOW to make it easier *The UNIQUE analogy that describes a STEP-BY-STEP plan to create your own therapy program TODAY. *The one thing you should incorporate NOW to make sure you are always improving *How to know if your therapy program is WORKING FOR YOU *How to EASILY fit therapy into daily life *WHEN and WHO to call for help If you or a loved one you know has had a stroke - this book is for you.

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Heather Branscombe is a physiotherapist, entrepreneur, and author with over 15 years experience in both the public and private health sector. As a mom of three, including one child with a pediatric stroke, Heather has a unique perspective and passion that drove her create Abilities Neurological Rehabilitation in 2007. Abilities is a multi-disciplinary private clinic for children and adults with neurological challenges. It has quickly grown to three clinic locations in the suburbs of Vancouver British Columbia, with a plan for continued expansion in the future. Heather's professional passion continues to be the integration of rehabilitation technology into practice. She has consulted as a clinical specialist to a rehabilitation technology company and has taught therapists, orthotists and physicians across Canada. Not afraid to be an innovator and pioneer, she has brought many emerging technologies and therapy practices to Canada through Abilities. Heather strongly believes that the integration of technology into clinical practice is a vital way to democratize rehabilitation services. Access, education, and client choice are all important values that she strives to weave into all of her professional projects. Heather and Abilities are now seen within the industry as a community partner in emerging therapies. Often asked to collaborate on research initiatives, she is involved in research projects with the University of British Columbia (FEATHER's project) and has been asked to be the exclusive partner in several emerging therapy practices. Professionally, Heather volunteers her time as the current chair of the Neurosciences Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. She enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, running, and the beautiful outdoors.

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