Share on Pinterest Higher-intensity walking combined with physical therapy could help improve stroke recovery and quality of life. alvarez/Getty Images In a new study, stroke survivors in a ...

Contralaterally controlled functional electrical stimulation is linked to reduced poststroke arm impairment vs neuromuscular electrical stimulation, a new trial shows.

Amy Steinbrech and Dr. Steven Edgley have both survived strokes at a young age. In this podcast, they discuss the recovery process, including the incredible job the brain does of “fixing” itself and ...

In the weeks and months immediately following a stroke, an early rehabilitation program offers the best possible recovery outcomes. While each patient’s journey may be different, starting the path ...

Difficulty speaking clearly or understanding language is called aphasia. Its most common cause is stroke, but aphasia also can result from brain injuries or other diseases. (Dreamstime/TNS) You might ...

Wayne Feng demonstrates transcranial brain stimulation with constraint-induced movement therapy. Photo Credit: Ziping Huang Administering transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) along with ...

Stroke recovery extends far beyond the hospital walls, presenting survivors with a complex web of obstacles that test both physical endurance and mental fortitude. Each year, nearly 800,000 Americans ...

Symptoms of a stroke typically happen quickly, causing brain damage within minutes. However, immediate medical attention increases an individual’s chance of full recovery. Facial droop is oftentimes ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and Jennifer Burwell with CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances explains how to recognize the signs. Strokes affect nearly 800,000 Americans ...

The recovery time after a stroke is different for everyone. This process can take weeks, months or even years. Some people will have a full recovery. For others it’s a long-term or lifelong adjustment ...