While thrombolytic therapy remains one of the most effective strategies for stroke recovery, it is effective only for a short ...

Stroke survivors at increased risk of developing dementia do not have therapies to reduce that risk, but new Monash University-led research could help change that. The study, which also involved ...

Every year, nearly 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke. And 40 percent end up having a second stroke which can be even more debilitating. But the key to prevention may be very simple. Research found a ...

Rehabilitation from stroke has traditionally focused on improving the function of the most severely affected arm. But ...

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A small randomized clinical trial found fitness training had no brain volume benefits over stretching alone following ischemic stroke. However, intense structured cardiorespiratory exercise still ...

Leading rehabilitation specialists share breakthrough techniques that help stroke survivors regain independence, with remarkable success stories of recovery When Sarah Thompson woke up one morning ...

"Exercise is a really crucial part of rehabilitation," said study co-author Dr. Ada Tang, a physical therapist and professor of rehabilitation science at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, ...

Every year, more than 795,000 Americans experience a stroke, according to the CDC-and for every one of those people, their life can change in an instant. Maybe you're one of them. Or maybe someone you ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients in the protocol improved an average of 43.6 meters on a walk test vs. those given usual care. Walk ‘n ...

Imagine on a Monday your mom hugged you, looked you in the eyes like only a mom can, and told you she loved you. On Tuesday, she can’t remember your name. Most people have been closely involved or on ...