Article 4: The science of neuroplasticity after stroke

Article Summary: This article translates complex neuroscience into a practical, empowering message for stroke survivors:Recovery is not time-limited; it is driven by neuroplasticity, which remains active for life. It challenges outdated beliefs that recovery plateaus after six months and replaces them with a more accurate, evidence-based understanding: The brain can rewire at any stage when

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Article 3: Recovery timeline

Article Summary: This article reframes one of the most common and emotionally charged questions in stroke recovery: “How long will this take?” by replacing rigid expectations with a more accurate, evidence-informed perspective: Recovery is non-linear, highly individual, and continues far beyond early clinical timelines. It reinforces a foundational principle of the Rewired Runner approach:Progress is

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Article 2:  Rewired: My journey back from stroke, one relentless step at a time

Article Summary: This article presents a deeply personal and practical account of stroke recovery, tracing the journey from acute medical crisis through rehabilitation and into long-term rebuilding of life, identity, and performance. It reinforces a central truth that underpins the Rewired Runner model. Recovery is not a single breakthrough moment; it is built through relentless,

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