Physical activity after a stroke may be crucial to a more successful recovery, according to a study by Swedish researchers. "People who have experienced a stroke can gain functional benefits by ...

Stroke patients leave the hospital with better prospects if they're forced to hoof it more during recovery, a new study suggests. The new research was presented at the American Stroke Association's ...

A multicomponent exercise program that includes strength, aerobic, agility, and balance training exercises is cost-effective and results in improved cognition among stroke survivors, compared with a ...

A stroke can be a life-altering event, impacting not only physical health but also one’s overall well-being. The journey to recovery after a stroke is challenging, but with the right strategies and ...

Correspondence to Dr Ada Tang, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, Canada; atang{at}mcmaster.ca Objective To determine the superiority of ...

About 25% of Americans will experience a stroke, according to Steven Edgley, MD, director of stroke rehabilitation at University of Utah Health since 2006. Edgley knows full well how life-changing a ...

Physical rehabilitation and symptom management still remain the mainstay of treatment for stroke, as clot removal or dissolution is effective only within a narrow time frame after the stroke. After ...

Early and repetitive stimulation of the affected arm after a stroke can dramatically improve function that persists for many years. Although studies have investigated targeted interventions with ...

A stroke rehabilitation session is often repetitive and physically demanding. Patients spend weeks practising the same ...

A brain-computer interface has shown encouraging results in stroke rehabilitation, helping patients with chronic stroke regain partial upper limb function through regular, device-assisted exercises ...

The FDA-approved Vivistim device pairs vagus nerve stimulation with rehab therapy to help improve arm and hand function.