July 6, 2018
After eight weeks of combined aerobic exercise and focused repetitive task practice, a stroke survivor improved in all of his motor outcomes. He even improved in other aspects of his abilities and health that...
June 11, 2018
Researchers have found that a healthy heart can help you live longer after a stroke. Life's Simple 7 is a measure developed by the American Heart Association based on seven lifestyle factors that you have the...
June 1, 2018
Biofeedback training positively influences patients’ static and dynamic body balance. This type of training helps post-stroke patients to increase their body control and lower the risk of losing their balance...
June 1, 2018
Seems like benefits of Botox therapy are more than just skin deep. Botox can potentially help patients reduce spasticity of their lower limbs so that they can improve walking and independence after a stroke....
June 1, 2018
Researchers concluded that gaming can improve several aspects of stroke rehabilitation. The participants felt that they were using their whole body during the activity, stimulating healing overall versus only...
June 1, 2018
Feeling the occasional light touch of a caregiver may offer you the assurance that you need to regain your balance. Moreover, your caregiver will be at less risk of musculoskeletal injury if only a light touch...
June 1, 2018
A Chinese University team concluded that the herbal powers of XYF should be taken seriously as a post-stroke depression remedy. That’s good news for the advancement of stroke rehabilitation and your recovery....
June 1, 2018
Whole body vibration (WBV) is an exercise technology that uses brief exposures to high-frequency vibrations to exercise muscles and build bones. A recent study out of Hong Kong indicates that there are some dos...
June 1, 2018
Researchers observed a moderate benefit on cognitive tests evaluating attention and working memory after attention training. Furthermore, an attention program additionally produced an increase in brain activity...
May 3, 2018
Patent Foramen Ovale closure is superior to cardiac medical treatment for patients less than 60 years of age who have suffered a recent PFO-related cryptogenic stroke (any ischemic stroke that is not...