New research into stroke treatment reveals that a whole body approach might be a lot more effective than traditional methods of treatment. A team of scientists has discovered that healing the gut may play a crucial role in … [Read more...]
Deep Brain Stimulation and Stroke Recovery
A new study out of the University of Pittsburgh indicates that deep brain stimulation has the potential to bring immediate improvement when it comes to the limb mobility that stroke victims experience. The study looked at … [Read more...]
Benefits of Music Therapy
Music therapy uses music to address physical, emotional, and cognitive needs. Through activities like listening, playing instruments, dancing, or singing, it helps reduce stress, manage pain, and improve memory and communication. This … [Read more...]
What’s the Best Exercise for Those Recovering from a Stroke?
A stroke is a devastating event. There are many different types of stroke, but they all share one thing in common: oxygen is unable to reach the brain for an amount of time. A stroke results in damaged brain cells. Outwardly, this can look … [Read more...]
Stroke Recovery and Cognitive Function
New research indicates that an herbal supplement might help those that have suffered from a stroke to fight against some of the damage that is done to cognitive functioning during a stroke. The study indicated that people who … [Read more...]
Stroke Recovery and… Robots?
A team of researchers from the University of Southern California believe that robots can help assist more efficiently with stroke recovery than what traditional treatment plans have been able to accomplish. According to the USC … [Read more...]
Can the Brain Really “Rewire” Itself?
One of the things that doctors and other medical professionals have often stated when regarding stroke recovery is that the brain is “rewiring” itself during the recovery process. It’s also something that I have written about on several … [Read more...]
What is a Mobile Stroke Unit?
Mobile stroke units are not widely used in all parts of the United States, but they should be. New research indicates that mobile stroke units can help improve the outcomes that those who are suffering from a stroke experience. … [Read more...]
The Brain’s Immune Cells and Recovery
New research on the brains of mice revealed that turning immune cells in the brain into neurons can help mice that have suffered stroke-like damage to successfully restore their brain functioning. When someone suffers from a … [Read more...]
At Home Care–For Stroke Victims
Recently, a team from the University of Houston published a study that has some big news for those that have suffered from a stroke. In their research article they claimed that we are really close to establishing stroke rehabilitation from … [Read more...]
How the Brain is Repaired After a Stroke
When someone has a stroke, immediate treatment is vital if someone is going to have an optimal outcome. However, even with timely treatment, some people show strong recovery after a stroke and some don’t. Why is … [Read more...]
The Importance of Activity After a Stroke
A new study from the University of Gothenburg indicates that physical activity after a stroke might be even more important than once thought. Activity has long been known to be helpful. There’s a reason why physical therapy is … [Read more...]
