Lower Extremity Orthotic Treatment in Stroke Rehabilitation
Orthotic and motor learning-based neurophysiological approaches play an important role in stroke rehabilitation. While orthotic applications were traditionally used in the subacute period, recent studies have shown that the use of orthotics in the acute period contributes more to the patient’s functionality. Although the purpose of orthotic treatment differs between the acute and chronic periods,…
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A New Approach to Rehabilitating Movement in Stroke: Evidence-based Approaches
Advancements in technology have led to the development of new approaches to rehabilitation aimed at reducing paralysis, restoring movement, and improving outcomes in stroke patients. Studies have proved the effectiveness of these approaches. Among the novel approaches are mirror therapy, biofeedback therapy, robot-assisted therapy, restrictive-forced motion therapy, virtual reality, telerehabilitation, and transcranial magnetic stimulation treatments.…
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Stroke and Balance
Both dynamic and static balance is impaired after hemiplegia. Hemiplegic individuals exhibit a postural deviation that can be up to twice as high as their peers of the same age. Furthermore, weight transfer symmetry is also disrupted, with hemiplegic individuals transferring weight toward the healthy side at a rate of 61-80%. In addition, there is…
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Traditional Approaches to the Movement Rehabilitation for Stroke Therapy
Movement rehabilitation is essential for returning stroke survivors to their daily life after the impairment. This type of therapy plays a significant role in the rehabilitation of stroke patients, and the primary goals -amongst others- are to promote neuroplasticity and improve joint range of motion (ROM). Improving the ROM is vital for maintaining upper extremity…
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Types of Stroke and Treatment
A stroke is a medical term for a blood vessel in the brain bursting and bleeding or when a part of the brain is deprived of blood supply and, by extension, oxygen and vital nutrients. Blood and oxygen are rendered unable to reach the brain because of the rupture or obstruction, which results in damage…
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Causes of Stroke
A clot or a leakage preventing blood flow to the brain or a portion of the brain, or an artery in the brain bursting or rupturing; it is medically termed a stroke. Strokes are often also referred to as brain attacks. The brain either partially dies or suffers damage in either scenario. A stroke may…
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