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Results of a Pilot Trial of a Lifestyle Intervention for Stroke Survivors: Healthy Eating and Lifestyle after Stroke
Although healthy lifestyle practices mitigate recurrent stroke risk and mortality, few stroke survivors adhere to them, particularly among socioeconomically disadvantaged communities. We developed and pilot tested a occupational therapy-based lifestyle management intervention, Healthy Eating And Lifestyle after Stroke (HEALS), to improve stroke survivors ’ self-management skills relating to diet and physical activity and evaluated it in a diverse safety-net population.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - September 28, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Amytis Towfighi, Eric M. Cheng, Valerie A. Hill, Frances Barry, Martin Lee, Natalie P. Valle, Brian Mittman, Monica Ayala-Rivera, Lilian Moreno, Annaliese Espinosa, Heidi Dombish, Debbie Wang, Dina Ochoa, Allison Chu, Michal Atkins, Barbara G. Vickrey Source Type: research

Combination of Exoskeletal Upper Limb Robot and Occupational Therapy Improve Activities of Daily Living Function in Acute Stroke Patients
Purpose: Previous studies have suggested that upper limb rehabilitation using therapeutic robots improves motor function of stroke patients. However, the effect of upper limb robotic rehabilitation on improving functioning in activities of daily living (ADL) remains unclear. The present study aimed to determine whether upper limb rehabilitation using single joint Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL-SJ) affects ADL function and the use of a hemiparetic arm in ADLs of acute stroke patients. Materials and Methods: Twelve acute stroke patients participated in the study and were randomly divided into group A or group B.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - April 29, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Yuji Iwamoto, Takeshi Imura, Takahiro Suzukawa, Hiroki Fukuyama, Takayuki Ishii, Shingo Taki, Naoki Imada, Masaaki Shibukawa, Tetsuji Inagawa, Hayato Araki, Osamu Araki Source Type: research

Effects of Bihemispheric Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Upper Extremity Function in Stroke Patients: A randomized Double-Blind Sham-Controlled Study
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a treatment used in the rehabilitation of stroke patients aiming to improve functionality of the plegic upper extremity. Currently, tDCS is not routinely used in post stroke rehabilitation. The aim of this study was to establish the effects of bihemspheric tDCS combined with physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) on upper extremity motor function.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - November 3, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Dilek Cetinkaya Alisar, Selin Ozen, Seyhan Sozay Source Type: research

Cardiovascular Responses Associated with the Moving Beans Task: Influence of Psychological Characteristics
High blood pressure (BP) after stroke is associated with a poor outcome. However, exercise training or speech therapy for patients with stroke can raise the BP. The aim of this study was to examine cardiovascular responses during the moving beans task (MBT) used in occupational therapy and to study the influence of psychological characteristics on cardiovascular responses during this task in healthy subjects.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - June 27, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Kazuaki Iokawa, Masanori Munakata, Tomomi Hattori, Shuko Saiki, Toshimasa Sone, Masahiro Kohzuki Source Type: research