For people over 50, cardiovascular exercise is also important. Aerobic activities, such as cycling on a stationary bike, ...

Virtual reality technology has shown promising results for helping stroke patients regain arm movements, according to a new ...

adding to what's known about the role exercise can play in stroke recovery. "Exercise is a really crucial part of rehabilitation," said study co-author Dr. Ada Tang, a physical therapist and ...

A progressively higher-intensity walking exercise program, combined with standard physical therapy, significantly improved ...

Exercise, specifically walking, is an important part of stroke rehabilitation, but the intensity of walking is often quite low. Studies have consistently shown that higher-intensity exercise ...

At the University of Michigan Health, researchers are exploring a new way to enhance this method by incorporating virtual ...

Flossing was associated with a 44% lower risk of cardioembolic stroke, a 22% lower risk of ischemic stroke and a 12% lower risk of atrial fibrillation, according to research presented at the American ...

"This is the only place in the world where you can get this specific type of therapy that is arguably the most effective for ...

Bradford B. Worrall, MD, a University of Virginia professor of neurology and public health, says many stroke survivors develop spasticity.

New research suggests that adding higher-intensity walking to physical therapy could help improve stroke recovery. Stroke survivors in a progressive-intensity walking rehabilitation program showed ...