rehabilitation of stroke

Lean Helps Stroke Patients Receive Quicker Care

Lean helps stroke patients receive quicker care Filed under: treatment for stroke patients National guidelines recommend treatment time for stroke patients be under 60 minutes, yet the guidelines fail to suggest how to lower door-to-needle times. So Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis found a solution in Lean manufacturing techniques … Read more on FierceHealthcare   Nixing Time Wasters Speeds Stroke Treatment Filed under: treatment for stroke patients Institution of the new protocol resulted in reduced median door-to-needle time and an increase in the percentage of patients treated within the American Heart Association's Stroke goal of 60 minutes or less. The same techniques that streamlined … Read more on MedPage Today Read more... ...

Study: Toyota's Streamlined Manufacturing Process Can Also Benefit Stroke

Study: Toyota's Streamlined Manufacturing Process Can Also Benefit Stroke … Filed under: treatment for stroke patients A new study out today from Washington University suggests that Toyota's process for maximizing efficiency in manufacturing cars can also help hospitals improve their care of stroke patients. Study lead Washington University stroke neurologist Jin-Moo … Read more on KBIA   New technology advances stroke treatment Filed under: treatment for stroke patients According to Dr Donald Frei, Swedish Medical Center's Neurointerventional Radiologist, this new technology allows doctors to remove the clot causing the stroke more efficiently. This also gives doctors the ability to quickly and easily treat the … Read more on 9NEWS.com Read more... ...

Shands Jacksonville Comprehensive Stroke Program: Stroke Treatment in Jacksonville, Florida

...  the Shands Jacksonville Comprehensive Stroke Program team can mobilize around the clock to diagnose and stabilize stroke patients, minimizing the risk of permanent disability and preserving quality of life. The program, which received the Gold Seal of Approval for Stroke Care from the Joint Commission and accreditation from the Agency for Health Care Administration as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for the diagnosis, management and rehabilitation of stroke patients. Such sophisticated care is important because research shows that patients improve faster and recover more completely when managed in a dedicated stroke facility. More information at jax.shands.org Read ...

Physical Rehabilitation for Stroke Patient at University of Colorado Hospital

...  of Colorado Hospital – Frederick “Fritz” Trask just thought he needed a nap. He didn’t recognize that his sudden unbalanced, staggering gait was, in fact, a symptom of stroke. Fritz is currently undergoing physical rehabilitation at University of Colorado Hospital’s AF Williams clinic, where with the help of music therapy and strong family support he is making “phenomenal” progress.   HealthSouth earns Stroke Rehabilitation Certification Filed under: rehabilitation of stroke Read ...

Program Brings Rehabilitation Help to Stroke Patients' Homes

...  brings rehabilitation help to stroke patients' homes Filed under: rehabilitation of stroke patients Soon after Ruth McIntyre had a stroke, she had a team of therapists helping her navigate the stairs to her basement bedroom and strengthening her left hand so she could eventually water flowers in her garden. A relatively new program through Alberta … Read more on Edmonton Journal   Yoga Might Help With Stroke Rehab Filed under: rehabilitation of stroke patients Read ...

New Therapy for Stroke Patients: Armeo

...  therapy for stroke patients: Armeo – A powerful new therapy approach allows incorporating a severely weakened arm with reduced activity into engaging functional arm training.   The Missing Ingredient For Good Health Why Most Health Foods Are A Waste Of Money! And The Real Reason You Can Take Vitamins, Minerals, And Herbs By The Handful And Still Suffer Poor Health. The Missing Ingredient For Good Health   Tags: stroke patients, rehabilitation of stroke patients, neurological disorders, stroke patient, neurological disorder ...

Physiotherapy Medical Devices Designed by Better Life Devices Corp Now

Physiotherapy Medical Devices Designed by Better Life Devices Corp Now … Filed under: physiotherapy rehabilitation Rehabmart.com, an online e-commerce company that sells rehabilitation and medical supplies, has recently joined into a distribution partnership with Better Life Devices Corp to offer physiotherapy products such as TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve … Read more on San Francisco Chronicle   Physiotherapy Medical Devices Designed by Better Life Devices Corp Now … Filed under: physiotherapy rehabilitation Rehabmart.com, an online e-commerce company that sells rehabilitation and medical supplies, has recently joined into a distribution partnership with Better Life Devices Corp to offer physiotherapy products such as TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve … Read more on Albany Times Union Read more... ...