Stroke Rehabilitation Centres: the Role of Adult Education Centres
“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” The famous quote of John Dewey simply says it all. Society is dependent on its individuals and education plays an important role in developing communities. Education provides humans with the ability to improve their performance and lifestyle by making informed choices and by forming opinion on political issues concerning themselves. Developed nations invest heavily on education as they realize the importance of providing education to their citizens. Read more... ...
Top Honours for Physiotherapy Researcher Passionate About Stroke Rehabilitation
... honours for physiotherapy researcher passionate about stroke rehabilitation Mr Bergin will travel to the USA to collaborate with Associate Professor Maurice Smith in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University to conduct ground-breaking research into how the human brain learns and perfects new motor … Read more on UQ News Is it worth it? Obstacle course racing 'The best bit is the feeling of elation when you cross the finish line. Worst bit? Paying through the nose to be mildly electrocuted'. Worth it: ...
Faster Stroke Recovery When Family Helps Out
... Stroke Recovery When Family Helps Out March 10, 2011 — Stroke patients seem to recover lost or impaired physical abilities more quickly if family members pitch in to help them with exercise therapy, new research indicates. A study shows that when family members help their loved ones in … Read more on WebMD STROKE REHABILITATION EXERCISES FOR UPPER LIMB INDIA – Simple active walking or using your hand for people living with neurological conditions, these everyday activities may be challenging and even sometimes impo… Tags: stroke patient, stroke rehab, stroke rehabilitation, stroke patients, rehabilitation exercise, stroke recovery, rehabilitation exercises ...
Health Shake Up Could See New Urgent Care Centre Opened in Plymouth
... shake up could see new Urgent Care Centre opened in Plymouth Currently the Western locality is served by a 15-bed inpatient unit in Tavistock Hospital, a 12-bed inpatient unit in South Hams Hospital and 15 stroke rehabilitation and 45 inpatient beds at Mount Gould Hospital. It is likely that none of these beds … Read more on Plymouth Herald Dunda walking for the General Dunda, a Hamilton Junior Red Wings player, became acquainted with the facility during his stay at the hospital's regional stroke centre in May, after he suffered a major stroke. Now in recovery, Dunda will be walking the 5k route and raising money for … Read more on Niagarathisweek.com Read ...
Rehabilitation Unit Undergoes Shake-Up
Rehabilitation unit undergoes shake-up The unit, which provides rehabilitation for stroke victims and others who need physical and occupational therapy to help them remain independent, is not accepting any new patients. Instead, part of the building will be converted into a discharge lounge … Read more on Banbury Guardian How I survived stroke I also benefited greatly from the free one-to-one physiotherapy provided by the Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HUKM), a programme specially created for stroke survivors. HUKM also had a good stroke facility capable of quickly handling stroke … Read more on Free Malaysia Today Read more... ...
Mercy Opens New Rehab Hospital
Mercy opens new rehab hospital Mercy opened its new $ 28 million rehab hospital Wednesday with a ribbon cutting, a blessing by a bishop and tours for the public. About 150 people … Dawson, who was a Mercy rehab patient, said the new facility will provide, "more opportunities to … Read more on Springfield News-Leader New Mercy Memorial Rehab Center Opens After a hearing Thursday, Dan Swallow, director of economic and community development for the city, said the issue has been resolved and the rehabilitation center was issued a full certificate of occupancy. “This is a terrific reuse of a formerly … Read more on Monroe Evening News Read more... ...
Physical Therapy for Stroke Patients: Stroke Physical Therapy: Freedom From Immobility
Stroke Physical Therapy is widely used for patients to help them slowly regain mobility after a stroke. After a stroke, it is common to lose mobility and control which can take a long time to regain. Undergoing the after effects of a stroke is very frustrating since you basically have to relearn how to do the everyday activities you are used to. That is why there are several fitness centers in NC that offer specialized programs for those recovering from a stroke. It will not be a quick or easy process, but proper exercise can help you regain most if not all of your former range of motion and control. There are several exercises that were created for stroke patients to help in restoring independent movement. Right after a stroke, it is common for patients to be unable to move at all. These exercises are designed to start very simply. As movement slowly returns and strength is built back up in the body, these exercises slowly become more challenging. Eventually, patients are able to wal ...