New techniques in therapy after a stroke might lead to better motor, sensory, and cognitive recovery, according to a new study that was recently published in the journal, Med. The study indicates that electrostimulation can be … [Read more...]
Marijuana Use and the Elderly
Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage stroke is a type of stroke that involves bleeding within the brain. Elderly individuals are more prone to this type of stroke than others, and recently a team of researchers has been examining lifestyle … [Read more...]
Robots are the Future of Stroke Recovery
When someone suffers from a stroke, the longer between the beginning of the stroke and effective treatment, the worse the symptoms of the individual will be. Those who have more severe strokes might not ever fully recover if they aren’t … [Read more...]
Vocal Music Helpful in Recovery
Research shows that stroke patients that listen to music on a daily basis tend to see better recovery numbers than patients in recovery that do not listen to music. This research, which was conducted by the University of … [Read more...]
Why Walking Speed Matters After Stroke
A new study from Oxford Brookes University indicates that there may be a link between walking speed after a stroke and how completely someone can recover. On average, individuals who walked faster after they suffered from a stroke were much … [Read more...]
Language Recovery After a Stroke
A team out of Boston University has been looking at what happens after a stroke to an individual’s ability to speak as they once did. What they’ve found so far is quite encouraging, and will hopefully have a positive impact on speech … [Read more...]
Music Therapy and Stroke Recovery
A new project from Anglia Ruskin University indicates that music therapy is much more effective than what was once thought when it comes to helping those that have suffered from a stroke reach a better level of recovery. The reasons why … [Read more...]
Noise is a Risk Factor for Stroke
A thorough study looking at over 3,000 people who were treated at Hospital del Mar found that living in a noisy area or being subjected to noise on a consistent basis for extended periods of time can increase the chances that someone will … [Read more...]
Footwear that Helps with Stroke Recovery
By now, a lot of us know that a good pair of shoes can make a big difference. This is especially true for people that spend a lot of time on their feet during the work day. Having a comfortable pair of shoes that supports and compensates … [Read more...]
Better Observation May Help Stroke Recovery
Scientists hope that through improved observation methods of stroke victims they can keep better track of how the recovery process is going. In a newly published study, researchers found that tracking iron measurements when someone is going … [Read more...]
Stimulation Helps More Patients Recover After Stroke
A stroke is one of the scariest things that can happen to an elderly loved one. Seeing someone in otherwise good health suddenly be unable to do the simple tasks that they once took for granted is hard on both the person experiencing the … [Read more...]
Can a Better Understanding of Neurology Help Stroke Recovery?
Not all studies have a clearly visible outcome or meaning upon completion, but that doesn’t mean that they have no promise. One such example has recently come to light with a neurobiology study that was done on patients that had been given … [Read more...]
