Numbness, tingling & sensory changes after stroke: what’s happening and what can help
Numbness, tingling, burning, or changes in how your arm, hand, leg, or foot feels are common after stroke, but they can also be confusing and frustrating.
Rachel is a neuro physical therapist and certified brain injury specialist on the Flint Rehab clinical team. She works with survivors on building home routines that hold up long after formal therapy has stopped.
When your arm or leg doesn’t feel like your own
Numbness, tingling, burning, or changes in how your arm, hand, leg, or foot feels are common after stroke, but they can also be confusing and frustrating.
Join neuro physical therapist Rachel Higdon, PT, DPT, CBIS, for a free educational webinar exploring why sensory changes can happen after stroke, how they may affect movement and everyday activities, and practical ways to safely work on sensation at home.
The presentation runs approximately 20–25 minutes, followed by Rachel answering live questions from attendees.
What you'll learn
- 1Why numbness, tingling, and other sensory changes can happen after stroke
- 2The different types of sensation that may be affected
- 3How sensory changes can impact movement, balance, and everyday activities
- 4Why an arm or leg may feel heavy, strange, overly sensitive, or difficult to locate
- 5How the brain can adapt through neuroplasticity
- 6Practical sensory retraining activities you can try at home
- 7Important safety considerations when sensation is reduced
- 8When burning, pain, or unusual sensations may be worth discussing with your healthcare provider
Who this session is for
Whether you are recovering from a stroke yourself or supporting a loved one, you’ll leave with a better understanding of sensory changes and practical ways to support continued recovery.
Keep Learning
Check out more resources
Numbness After Stroke: Why It Happens, How Long It Lasts, and Proven Ways to Regain Sensation
Sensory Reeducation After Stroke: How to Improve Sensation (Exercises & Methods)
