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Robotic Therapy could Improve Arm and Shoulder Mobility of Stroke Victims more than Traditional Therapies

A stroke is a life-changing event. It alters the lives of the stroke victims and his or her loved ones. There are numerous disabilities that linger after a stroke has occurred. One of  the major deficits associated with a stroke is physical mobility. Depending on which side of the brain the stroke occurred, the stroke survivor may have left-sided or right-sided weakness. A more distressing outcome for a stroke patient is complete paralysis of one side of the body.

This is very disheartening to both the stroke victim and his or her family. But recent developments in the field of healthcare have helped stroke patients recover some form of mobility in their affected extremities. Continuous physical therapy sessions have also helped stroke survivors regain a form of independence in performing their daily activities.

And with the advent of newer technologies, stroke patients may look at a brighter future. One of the latest technologies being tapped to aid in the rehabilitation of stroke victims is robotics. And the initial assessment of this latest technology in the field of healthcare showed positive results.

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Posted on May 20, 2011

Hand Exercises for Stroke Patients

It is the most practical approach to hand recovery after stroke as it can be done at home. It is composed of a range of motions focused on one area, the hand, as with other exercises for stroke patients. Meant to retrain the brain, hand exercises should be done several times a day for mastery and to redevelop coordination. Continue reading

Posted on November 19, 2010

Hand recovery after stroke

Hands are the chief organs for physically manipulating the environment, and each hand is dominantly controlled by the opposing brain hemisphere. After a stroke with partially damaged brain, grasping a block, gripping a glass, pinching to pick up a small ball or simply opening hands … These tasks may suddenly seem to be too difficult to reach. Indeed, impaired hand function is one of the most frequently persisting consequences of stroke.

The essential of the hand movements is controlled by specific part in our brain (within the motor cortex), and accomplished by two sets of muscles and tendons. Continue reading

Posted on November 3, 2010