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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Back to work after a Stroke

Although strokes normally affect older people, up to a quarter of all strokes actually occur in people of working age – a time when careers and families are being established. Depending on the severity of the stroke, not all stroke survivors are able to return to full-time employment.

There can be many reasons for this:

• Forced to retire by employer
• Unable to meet expectations
• Unable to drive or use public transport
• Fear of losing benefits
• Not fit enough to work
• No longer able to do previous job, face demotion

However, for most of the younger stroke survivors their main objective is getting back to work – not only for financial reasons but also to help to rebuild their confidence, regain their independence and even enhance their recovery. Yet not all of those stroke survivors are able to make the return. Among the ones that don’t make it back to work, many might have been able to re insert themselves, if they had been given better support and followed an adequate rehabilitation program. Continue reading →

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