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Physical Therapy Restores Walking After Stroke

Upon admission to Helen Hayes Hospital following a stroke, Joe had right sided weakness and poor balance. At the start of his physical therapy sessions, he required the assistance of two therapists to walk. With intensive physical therapy focused on strengthening and motor learning, Joe progressed from requiring two people to walk to walking with […]

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Walking the walk: Soft robotics help post-stroke patients walk – Medical Plastics News

Medical Plastics News Walking the walk: Soft robotics help post-stroke patients walkMedical Plastics NewsIn about 80% of patients' post-stroke, it is typical that one limb loses its ability to function normally – a clinical phenomenon called hemiparesis. And even patients who recover walking mobility during rehabilitation retain abnormalities in their …

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Wearable robot aids walking after stroke

The device could also facilitate rehabilitation in these individuals. Slow and inefficient gait resulting from hemiparesis is a common symptom in people …

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Robotic suit promotes normal walking in stroke patients – Harvard Gazette

Harvard Gazette Robotic suit promotes normal walking in stroke patientsHarvard GazetteAbout 80 percent of stroke patients typically lose normal function in one limb, a clinical phenomenon called hemiparesis. Even patients who recover mobility with rehabilitation can have abnormalities in their gait that keep them from participating in …Soft robotic ankle support to improve walking in […]

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Absolute Best Walking Exercise for Stroke Rehab at Home

Famous Physical Therapist’s Brad Heineck and Bob Schrupp demonstrate a great series of exercises one can perform to help improve walking after having a stroke.

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