Stroke Survivors
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Stroke recovery: The exciting trends of the future
There is a crucial need for research into recovery from a stroke that leads to improvements in the long-term quality of life of those who have suffered a stroke. The term “Recovery from Stroke” almost always describes an incomplete process that includes compensatory behaviour and modified neural circuits rather than recovery of the function of pre-morbid neural tissue. This term broadly describes events, such as recovery of damaged neural tissue by neuroprotection, recovery of damaged neural circuitry by reorganisation, recovery of behaviour through rehabilitation, and recovery of quality of life through increased participation in daily living activities.
Most stroke research focuses…
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In Brooklyn, stroke patients learn to speak again–in two languages
Aphasia patients, often elderly and carrying the burdens of life, have seen their lives changed dramatically–in many ways, for the worse. So how did one rehabilitation group, deep in Brooklyn, become the happiest place in New York City?
17 Ways To Help Stroke Survivors Recover Faster
Keep in mind that dealing with the aftermath of a stroke can be frustrating, but with patience and consistent effort, considerable progress can be made.
Aging Parents And Rehab Facilities: Know The Hidden Dangers
There are hidden dangers in these homes and every family should be aware of them. If we want to ensure our aging parents' safety, being aware, visiting or calling often and watching over what happens there can help our vulnerable elders as much as possible. Personal contact from family can make all the difference.
Emergency Exit
My fiancée suffered a debilitating stroke. How long before I can leave her?
Hand and Finger Exercises for Patients in Stroke Rehabilitation
Hand and finger exercises, movement and physical therapy help stroke victims relearn the use of fine motor skills. In an American Heart Association article, occupational therapist Rondi Blackburn notes a theory that repeated use of the affected side of the body -- including hand and fingers -- opens up new pathways of communication between the brain and the stroke-affected area.
How a good night’s sleep could change the face of stroke rehabilitation
Having a stroke can be a life-changing event and recovery can range widely. Some people regain most of the affected abilities early on while others improve very little within the first few months. One year on from a stroke 35% patients will remain permanently disabled and 10% will require care in a nursing home.
In Stroke Rehab, Skip the ABC's
People with damaged speech recover faster by focusing on harder words.
Large Rehabilitation Study Looks at Getting Stroke Patients Back On Their Feet
In the largest stroke rehabilitation study ever conducted in the United States, stroke patients who had physical therapy at home improved their ability to walk just as well as those who were treated in a training program that requires the use of a body-weight supported treadmill device followed by walking practice.
Talented Musician Recovers from a Stroke through Positive Thinking, Social Media and VR Technology
For many victims, having a stroke is a life-altering experience that results in limited movement and balance and other physical and mental complications. While Dave was worried about not being able to walk again, or not being able to play the violin, he ended up transforming all of his worries into positive thoughts.
Why there’s fresh hope for stroke patients who are struggling to communicate
We need more insights into designing the optimum approach to rehabilitation for each person. How often, how much and for how long should therapy be delivered, for example? Can a trained volunteer or family member play a role?
Yoga Helps Stroke Survivors Get Back in Shape
An eight-week yoga rehabilitation program led to significant improvements in strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance.
Stroke recovery: The exciting trends of the future
Most stroke research focuses on acute treatment or prevention within hours or days after stroke, with research to help those with chronic disabilities after stroke having long been underemphasised.
Different Strokes
We help younger Stroke Survivors reclaim their lives through active peer support and independent recovery.
Stroke Recovery Foundation
Stroke Recovery Foundation’s (SRF) vision is to change stroke survivor and caregiver lives by extending and maximizing post-stroke recoveries.
Stroke Survivors Empowering Each Other
Providing advocacy, support, education and resources to stroke survivors and their families.
StrokeSmart
StrokeSmart™ Magazine was the National Stroke Association's premier publication for the stroke community. This free publication offered inspirational stories of those impacted by stroke and information about post-stroke living.
The Stroke Network
On-line Stroke Support and Information Resources...
The Stroke Survivor's Foundation
The Stroke Survivors Foundation was established in February 2010 to create a national network that provides post-discharge rehabilitation and support for stroke survivors, their families and caregivers.
YoungStroke
To advocate for the needs of those who experienced their first stroke before age 65. Young Stroke, Inc. accomplishes this mission through research and education initiatives.
Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation
Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation is the leading journal devoted to the study and dissemination of interdisciplinary, evidence-based, clinical information related to stroke rehabilitation. The journal’s scope covers physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, neurorehabilitation, neural engineering and therapeutics, neuropsychology and cognition, optimization of the rehabilitation system, robotics and biomechanics.
Advances in Clinical Neuroscience & Rehabilitation
The meeting place for all Rehabilitation Medicine trainees.
American Occupational Therapy Association
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is the national professional association represents the interests and concerns of occupational therapy practitioners and students of occupational therapy and to improve the quality of occupational therapy services.
National Rehabilitation Information Center
Welcome to the National Rehabilitation Information Center's online gateway to an abundance of disability and rehabilitation-oriented information organized in a variety of formats designed to make it easy for users to find and use.
Society for Research in Rehabilitation
The SRR is the major multidisciplinary rehabilitation research society in the UK. Its aim is to advance education and research into all aspects of the rehabilitation of disabled people and to disseminate the useful results of such research for the public benefit.
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