Aphasia After a Stroke: a Common Disability

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A stroke leaves a lasting imprint in both stroke survivor and his or her immediate family. The brain is primarily affected by the stroke but the whole body bears the brunt of the damage caused by the incident. Some of the lasting effects of a stroke are paralysis, weakness, pain, problems with activities of daily living, cognitive problems, emotional difficulties and speech problems.

One of the most noticeable problems affecting stroke survivors is aphasia which is a form of speech disability resulting from the stroke. Continue reading →

Different Types, One Challenge: Depression After a Stroke

“I feel a sense of sadness and joy. Mostly sadness though about what I’ve experienced and sadness about what others have experienced in reference to the stroke.” –Luther Vandross

Stroke is one event that forever alters a man or a woman’s life. And once it occurs, it leaves a lasting impression. Numerous disabilities can result from that major event. Such impairments vary from speech deficits, physical disabilities, problems with cognition and many more. It even includes problems affecting moods and emotions.

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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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