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No Pain, But Lots of GainTai chi is an ancient, Chinese martial art that has been adapted into a form of exercise. It's becoming increasingly popular. The short form of tai chi uses slow, meditative movements to enhance the flow of energy within your body... Read more
The fact that a human can survive and potentially recover from a stroke is a testament to the intricate design of the brain. A stroke essentially kills an area of the brain, thus causing the typical symptoms of a stroke. Depending on the location, the... Read more
A vital aspect for what stroke exercises to perform is determined by what part of the brain has been damaged by the stroke event. A stroke occurs when blood to the area is compromised and this results in decreased oxygen. It can also be called... Read more
Your family's involvement in your exercise therapy could significantly improve your function and recovery after stroke, according to a study in the March print issue of Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association. Read more
Researchers looking into the value of adapted yoga for stroke rehabilitation report that after an eight-week program, study participants demonstrated improved balance and flexibility, a stronger and faster gait, and increased strength and endurance. Read more
I met a stroke survivor during my most recent hooping class. She shared with me that her right side was not working as efficiently as the left side. Stepping into the hoop and raising it to her waist, she said she had her reservations. I... Read more
Research shows improvement from exercise even years post-stroke. People who walk on a treadmill even years after stroke damage can significantly improve their health and mobility, changes that reflect actual “rewiring” of their brains, according to research spearheaded at Johns Hopkins. Read more
Regular walking significantly reduces stroke risk in women, researchers say. In a new study that looked at data from 39,315 U.S. female health professionals, average age 54, participating in the Women's Health Study, 473 of the women had an ischemic (clot-related) stroke and 102 had... Read more
Using insights into how the brain is wired, scientists are exploring better ways to help stroke and other neurologically impaired patients regain motor skills, such as walking.One technique uses a treadmill split in two to force patients' legs to walk at different speeds, in a... Read more
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