In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of noninvasive cerebellar stimulation (NICS) in improving the balance and walking function of patients with stroke. The data showed that NICS improved the balance and walking function in these patients. Some background A stroke is caused by a reduction in blood flow to the...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the effectiveness of electromechanical- and robot-assisted gait training (ERGT) in treating impaired gait (walking) after stroke. Researchers suggested that ERGT combined with physiotherapy improves the walking ability of these patients. Some background A stroke occurs in more than 795,000 patients in the US. It...
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In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness of ultrasound and radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (RESWT) in the treatment of foot symptoms in patients with stroke. Researchers suggested that both treatments similarly improved these symptoms. Some background Spasticity is a common symptom in patients with stroke. It is seen in up...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This trial assessed whether it was safe to include visual cue training (VCT) in rehabilitation therapy for patients following stroke. The study concluded that VCT was feasible to use in post stroke rehabilitation and may potentially improve walking speed, balance and walking symmetry. Some background Following stroke, patients often...
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