STROKE REHABILITATION

This study tested whether wearing a pressure splint on the leg during rehab exercises helps stroke patients with one-sided weakness (hemiplegia) improve leg movement, balance, and strength. Thirty participants were split into two groups: one did exercises with the splint, the oth…

This pilot study tested a wearable grasping neuroprosthesis in 6 people with hand weakness after a stroke. Participants used the device at home daily to help with gripping tasks. The study focused on how often people used it and whether it was practical and helpful in real life.

This study tested whether the time gap between two types of brain stimulation affects arm and hand recovery in people with chronic stroke. 62 participants received either a short or long interval between inhibitory and excitatory stimulation, followed by robot-assisted arm traini…

This completed study looked at 140 stroke patients to understand what affects how long they stay in the hospital for rehabilitation. Researchers measured things like functional independence, balance, mental state, and depression in both patients and caregivers. The goal is to hel…

This study tested a training program for 22 caregivers of stroke patients. The program taught basic stroke care, rehabilitation, and self-care. Researchers measured changes in caregiver knowledge, strain, and quality of life before and after the training. The goal was to see if t…

This study evaluated how aware caregivers are of secondary complications after a stroke, such as muscle stiffness, swallowing problems, and depression. Researchers surveyed 80 caregivers of stroke patients to see if education during rehabilitation improves their knowledge. The go…

This study created and tested a video-based tool to evaluate how well stroke survivors can stand up from a chair. Ten chronic stroke patients were recorded, and 28 physical therapists scored the videos remotely. The goal was to see if the tool gives consistent and accurate result…