by April Young | Jun 6, 2023 | Blog
Introduction Gait abnormalities can significantly impact a person’s mobility and overall quality of life. Rehabilitation is crucial for individuals with such conditions to regain their independence and improve their gait patterns. This paper introduces a...
by April Young | May 22, 2023 | Blog
The COVID-19 pandemic forced a shift towards telehealth practices in rehabilitation. A study explores the feasibility of using telehealth to deliver gait treatment using a wearable gait device, the iStride device, to stroke survivors. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the...
by April Young | Apr 27, 2023 | Blog
Previous studies have shown that walking on a split-belt treadmill can improve walking patterns after stroke. However, these improvements are only temporarily retained once individuals transition to walking over ground. Researchers hypothesize that longer-lasting...
by April Young | Apr 17, 2023 | Blog
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. It occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, which can damage brain cells. Stroke can cause a variety of physical and cognitive impairments, including paralysis, difficulty speaking, and...
by April Young | Apr 12, 2023 | Blog
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. One of the most common impairments caused by stroke is hemiparesis, which is characterized by weakness on one side of the body. Hemiparesis can affect walking, and people with hemiparesis often have...
