Futuristic remote tech is empowering a “revolution” in stroke rehab at home
Thanks to a “technological revolution” in stroke rehabilitation, stroke recoveries could now take a smoother path, with a new interactive health system from Evolv offering…
University and charity partnership hopes to revolutionise future of stroke care through rehab tech
Credit: University of Strathclyde A pioneering new partnership between the University of Strathclyde and Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) is bidding to kickstart a…
Clinical trial shows rehab device increases amount of arm exercises stroke patients do without therapist supervision
A rehabilitation device can increase the amount of arm exercises stroke patients do without professional supervision, according to a new study. Over five million people…
Free CPD webinar for OTs on post-stroke adaptations as part of a rehab plan
A free CPD webinar for occupational therapists (OTs) is being held next week to educate delegates about use of adaptations as part of a rehabilitation…
University set to launch centre to develop “cutting-edge” rehabilitation tech
A cutting-edge centre to develop innovations in rehabilitation technology for those recovering from strokes and other debilitating illnesses is being launched at the University of…
Innovative tech could help stroke survivors better engage with rehab at home, study suggests
Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have been putting virtual reality rehabilitation for stroke survivors to the test. They have created a new…
Therapy waiting lists will be “swamped” with backlog of thousands of stroke survivors, charity warns
The Stroke Association is calling for immediate actions from governments and local health systems across the UK to stem a ‘rising tide’ of demand on…
Clinical trial shows robotic exosuit can be reliably used for post-stroke gait rehabilitation
A new clinical trial exploring the use of the ReWalk ReStore soft robotic exosuit for post-stroke rehabilitation to improve participants’ walking speed and distance has…
New interactive device set to transform lower limb rehabilitation for stroke patients and people with musculoskeletal disorders
An innovative new balance board has been launched by rehabilitation specialist Neofect, which aims to make lower limb rehabilitation more fun and engaging for a…
New research reveals the overwhelming fears stroke survivors face and underlines the crucial role healthcare professionals can play in their recovery
The Stroke Association has launched a new campaign – ‘Rebuilding Lives: the second phase’ – which aims to raise general awareness of strokes and showcase…