Articles tagged with Hemiplegia
A new sensor design developed by a UMass Amherst-led team will monitor motion in stroke survivors' bodies to track their rehabilitation progress. The device uses wearable technology and the human body's conductive skin to transmit data, providing clinicians with valuable insights into patients' functional ability.
Researchers discovered that administering oxygen during episodes of dystonia significantly reduces symptoms and improves quality of life. The study found that rapid oxygen delivery interrupts cortical spreading depression, a phenomenon linked to hypoxia and triggering the condition.
Researchers tested a core-strengthening program using the AllCore360º to improve trunk function, balance, and mobility after stroke. The study showed promising effects on functional outcomes, including improved lateral control of posture and standardized treatment dosage.
Researchers have identified a second gene, CLDN5, as responsible for AHC in two unrelated cases. The mutated protein disrupts the blood-brain barrier's integrity, leading to the condition's characteristic symptoms.
A modified cardiac rehabilitation program has been shown to reduce mortality rates among stroke survivors by 76%. The program, which includes medically supervised exercise and therapy, improves functional capacity, mobility, self-care, and cognition. This finding has the potential to change the future of stroke care.
Researchers at UTHealth found that exoskeleton-assisted rehabilitation can be beneficial for stroke survivors, correcting impaired walking patterns and increasing motor coordination. The study used the Ekso 1.1 exoskeleton to guide patients with chronic post-stroke hemiplegia or hemiparesis in a 10-15 session training program over thre...
Researchers found that high-dose gait training using a robotic exoskeleton can restore functional ambulation in individuals with moderate to severe hemiplegia caused by stroke. The study showed improvements in walking distance, speed, balance, and endurance, with no complications or falls reported.
Researchers at Kessler Foundation are studying a potential application of a trunk-strengthening program to improve posture, balance, and mobility in individuals recovering from stroke. The pilot study uses the AllCore360º device to examine the effects on posture, balance, and walking ability.
Research reveals that stroke patients' motor function in their unaffected hands can deteriorate despite rehabilitation. After two weeks of treatment, motor function in the unaffected hand showed significant improvement.
Researchers found contralateral needling at specific acupoints significantly promotes recovery of affected limb function in stroke patients. The study demonstrated superior therapeutic effects compared to conventional acupuncture.
Researchers investigate auditory brainstem responses for early detection of ototoxic hearing loss, as well as sensory rehabilitation methods such as obstacle avoidance training, blind rehabilitation, and constraint-induced therapy. These studies aim to minimize or prevent debilitating hearing loss and improve mobility function in indiv...
A preliminary study suggests that levodopa combined with physiotherapy can improve motor recovery in stroke patients. After three weeks of treatment, the levodopa group showed a significant improvement in motor function compared to the placebo group, with an RMA score gain of 6.4 points versus 4.1 points.