Stroke

In this study we wanted to see how different individuals respond to exercise, specifically how long they can work and how efficiently they work. We predicted that females who exercise will have a higher relative-VO2, higher a-vO2-difference, higher stroke volume(SV) and higher cardiac output(CO) at their peak work rate; than individuals who do not exercise. In addition, we predict that females who exercise their heart rate(HR) will be lower before and after exercise than in females who do not…

The following article evaluates the potential benefits of viewing a mirror image of an unaffected upper limb on recovery in patients with hemiparesis early after ischemic stroke. Participants included thirty-six individuals who had severe hemiparesis following a first-time ischemic stroke in the middle cerebral artery territory. Participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups; the control group (n=18), who received standard therapy, or the experimental group (n=18), who received…

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from the earlier study was used to develop a retrospective study specifically focused on improving neurologic outcomes with the help of lonafarnib. 26 patients with HGPS were treated with FTIs for 2 years. The occurrence of headaches, seizures and strokes were measured before and after the treatment (Ullrich, Kieran, Miller, Gordon, Cho, Silvera, Giobbie-Hurder, Neuberg, & Kleinman,…

Leadership is not a trait I ever asked for, but it was thrust upon me. My father had a stroke in 1999 and he died in 2009. During this time I had to completely take over as terminal manager. Dad would come in sometimes, but I did all the work. But I didn't let on how badly the stroke had affected him, I tried to let people see him as the man in charge. I have certain traits of a leader, I have an intelligence that shows well on tests, but I don't think I have a high emotional intelligence…

disease or CVD is one of the leading causes of death in Australia. CVD refers to the diseases involving the heart and blood vessels. In 2016, 43,963 deaths were attributed to CVD. The main types of cardiovascular diseases are coronary heart disease, stroke and heart failure. Cardiovascular disease affects one in six Australians, equivalent to more than 4.2 million people and kills one person in Australia every 12 minutes. (2)(3) Coronary heart disease- happens when the build-up of plaque causes…

for the effectiveness of OT interventions in not only improving function in people but also in preventing loses of function. A study conducted by Legg, Drummond, and Langhorne (2007) concluded that patients who received occupational therapy after stroke increased performance scores in areas directed towards activities of daily living. Furthermore, the result of this nine randomised controlled…

The current study compares the efficacy of constraint induced movement therapy on various practice basis, that is, massed practice and distributed practice in the rehabilitation of hand dysfunction in post stroke subjects. Most rehabilitation strategies for hemiplegic patients are aimed at compensatory means rather than restoration of upper limb function. Typically, patients are taught to use the unaffected limb and various assistive devices for activities of daily living to regain independence.…

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I attended the Bertha Strong Stroke Simulation event on March 1, 2016, at the Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix campus held at the Mercado building. I had attended this event in the past thought it would be interesting to compare my experiences. I was surprised to find that my first comparison would be the registration and receipt of materials needed to prepare for the event. It may have been due to familiarity with the process, but the current process seemed more coordinated. The…