In a recent medical study, Stanford researchers say a new stem cell experiment is transforming the lives of stroke patients. The use of stem cells is allowing patients with little hope for recovery to ...

A new robotic hip exoskeleton could help stroke patients improve their walking stride, a new study shows. More than 80% of stroke survivors develop problems walking, often because their step is ...

Stroke remains one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide, affecting millions each year. Among its most debilitating consequences is gait impairment, which affects over 80% of stroke ...

Crossing a room shouldn't feel like a marathon. But for many stroke survivors, even the smallest number of steps carries enormous weight. Each movement becomes a reminder of lost coordination, muscle ...

Following a stroke, many people have issues with walking and balance. Physical therapy can help patients recover, but most people will plateau around six months after their stroke. Patients with ...

TAMPA, Fla. — A robot-like device is helping stabilize patients at Tampa General Hospital and help them to walk again. Daily therapy means stroke patients and those suffering from spinal cord injuries ...

Stroke patients who walk more during rehab benefit from the added exercise Patients leave the hospital with better quality of life and mobility The exercise involved an additional half-hour of weight ...

A potential world-first drug developed in WA is showing early signs of helping patients think more clearly, regain ...

Share on Pinterest Higher-intensity walking combined with physical therapy could help improve stroke recovery and quality of life. alvarez/Getty Images In a new study, stroke survivors in a ...