In a nutshell This study is examining the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to improve the ability to walk in patients who have had a stroke. The main outcome to be measured is if tDCS with gait training can producer greater improvements in walking ability than gait training alone. This study is being carried out in Ohio, in...
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Robot-assisted arm training improves arm muscle strength and motor function after strokes
In a nutshell This meta-analysis (an analysis of data combined from several similar trials) examined whether robot-assisted arm training could accelerate motor recovery as part of rehabilitation after stroke. Some background More than half of stroke survivors continue to experience reduced arm function due to nerve damage. This can restrict...
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