We reviewed the pattern of stroke recovery for functions and activities, the impact of spontaneous recovery on activities, and the measurement of improvement in general. We explored the activities profiles during the chronic phase and predictors for activities of daily living independence after stroke,...
The primary motivation in SilverPad stemmed from finding a suitable online cognitive activity for my mother who is recovering from a stroke. I explored the SilverActivities website and found SilverPad, the ultimate tablet solution which I was looking for – portability + accessibility + versatility...
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Research conducted at the University of Gothenburg shows that the physical activities we do as we go about our lives, at work or in the home, aren't enough to protect us from having a stroke. However, exercising in our free time and using active modes o...
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: A number of studies have indicated that acupuncture might improve the functional recovery of stroke patients. These studies vary in... G Gosman-Hedstrom,L Claesson,U Klingenstierna,... - 《Stroke》 被引量: 262发表: 1998年 The relationship of cognitive skills performance...
The level of independence in ambulation, self-feeding, dressing, bathing and toilet activities, as well as the spatial range of ambulation or living were determined for each patient. An ADL index was then calculated from the results; full independence in each of the items being awarded 2 ...
Our final treatment goal is to reach the highest functional level and maximal independence in activities of daily living (ADL), to increase the quality of life for each patient. The therapist has a lot of tools to reach this highest functional level usin
Many centers have special programs for the elderly with medical conditions including dementia and Alzheimer's, stroke recovery, diabetes, heart disease, and common aging-related issues such as frailty. Adult day care facilities offer add-on programs that transport the recipient to and from the cente...
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is an emerging approach for improving capacity in activities of daily living (ADL) and upper limb function after stroke. However, it remains unclear what type of tDCS stimulation is most effective. Our aim was to give an overview of the evidence net...
exercise intensity in the chronic phase of stroke recovery ––Cumulative meta-analysis indicates that a minimum of 16 hours of extra treatment time during the initial 6 months is required to achieve significant improvements in ADLs •• For therapy specifically related to gait, see Clinical ...