Stroke

New Clues to Why Some Patients Struggle to Recover After Stroke

New research suggests that persistent micro-clots may help explain why some stroke patients experience poor recovery even after the primary clot is removed.

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Good Shepherd Trials Hands-Free Robotic Exoskeleton

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation is the first clinical user in the U.S. to use the robotic exoskeleton to help people with stroke and spinal cord injury to walk.

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Trends in Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation

Rehab Management spoke to a longtime PT at an acute care facility to find out what’s new in the landscape of inpatient stroke rehabilitation.

Researchers to Trial Wearable Device For Stroke Recovery

by Steven Martinez | Jan 26, 2023 | Stroke

The Emagine trial will examine the effectiveness of a wearable electromagnetic therapy device in accelerating stroke recovery.

MedRhythms Completes MR-001 Stroke Trial, Meets Endpoint

by Debbie Overman | Jan 17, 2023 | Gait & Balance, Stroke

MedRhythms’s pivotal trial for MR-001 to treat gait deficits in chronic stroke was successfully completed and met its primary endpoint.

RNA Could Help Treat and Diagnose Ischemic Stroke

by Debbie Overman | Jan 10, 2023 | Stroke

RUDN doctors analyzed the use of genetic fragments as markers or therapeutic targets for the treatment of ischemic stroke.

After 40 Years of Decline, Stroke Deaths Appear to Be Rising Again

by Debbie Overman | Jan 9, 2023 | Stroke

A Rutgers analysis of U.S. stroke deaths from 1975 to 2019 has found both a dramatic decline and the potential for an important resurgence.

Examining Treatment for People with a Pre-Stroke Disability

by Debbie Overman | Jan 4, 2023 | Stroke

A new PCORI-funded study will examine the effectiveness of a stroke treatment for patients with a pre-stroke disability.

Could Singing Support Stroke Rehabilitation?

by Debbie Overman | Jan 3, 2023 | Stroke

Language function and the psychosocial well-being of patients and their families can be promoted with singing-based stroke rehabilitation.

Post-Stroke Rehabilitation with Robotic Exoskeletons: a Study

by Debbie Overman | Dec 29, 2022 | Exoskeletons, Stroke

Engineers from University of Delaware are studying how robotic exoskeletons can guide personalized stroke rehabilitation strategies.

When Regaining Lost Function After Stroke, Regression Signals Progress

by Debbie Overman | Dec 28, 2022 | Stroke

In regaining lost function after a stroke, an apparent slowdown in progress may appear, but it is actually a sign of improvement.

Could the Flu Vaccine Lower Risk of Stroke?

by Debbie Overman | Dec 26, 2022 | Stroke

Researchers say the flu vaccine lowers the risk of stroke among adults even if they are not at high risk for stroke.

Tailor Stroke Rehab to Address Distorted Body Perception

by Debbie Overman | Dec 22, 2022 | Pain Management, Stroke

Rehabilitation to address distorted body perception in stroke survivors may improve outcomes, according to researchers in a new study.

Psychosocial Stress Appears Tied to Higher Risk for Acute Stroke

by Debbie Overman | Dec 20, 2022 | Stroke

Psychosocial stress increased the risk of acute stroke by 17%. The occurrence of two or more stressful life events increased the risk by 31%.

Young Stroke Program: Path to Get Back into Action

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Dec 8, 2022 | Stroke

In this feature-length Rehab Management article, Stephanie Zanvettor, PT, CBIS, CCI, shares how the Young Stroke Program prepares stroke survivors of all ages for a return to their previously active lifestyles.