My Weekly Ataxia Recovery Protocol
Before I start, I want to make one thing clear: this is my personal recovery protocol. It has gradually evolved through my own experience, research, and the guidance of my...
ExercisesA collection of 7 posts
Aerobic Exercise, Neuroplasticity, and My Recovery from Cerebellar Ataxia
One of the strongest non-pharmacological tools we currently have for promoting neuroplasticity is aerobic exercise. Research shows that aerobic training increases BDNF, enhances brain connectivity, improves motor learning, and...
How Face Yoga Became the Key to My Recovery
When I first came out of the hospital after ataxia, I noticed something strange and frustrating: whenever I tried to bring my hands to my face, they would start shaking...
Video Games for Rehabilitation: How Gaming Boosted My Balance and Healing
I’ve been playing video games since I was a child—actually, I can say I started around the age of 2 or 3. Back in the 90s, when computers...
Vision and Balance Recovery: My Ataxia Healing Journey Through Eye Exercises
When we talk about the balance system, most people think of muscles, the inner ear, or the brain. But through my own experience, I’ve learned that the eyes might...
How I Discovered Frenkel Exercises and Why They’re Good for Ataxia Recovery
When I was first diagnosed with ataxia following lithium-induced cerebellar damage, everything changed. My balance, coordination, speech, or should I say- everything, began to collapse. I immediately started physical...