Stroke resources

406 printable resources for Stroke: patient and caregiver education handouts, therapy materials, clinical references and evaluation tools for speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and physical therapists. Written and reviewed by practicing clinicians, ready to print, and included in a Therapy Insights membership.

Supporting Stroke Motor Recovery Through a Mobile Application: A Pilot Study (2017)

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Neuroplasticity and motor learning are promoted with repetitive movement, appropriate challenge, and performance feedback. Neuroplasticity, which is “the capacity of the nervous system for adaptation or regeneration after trauma.” ARMStrokes, a smartphone application, incorporates these qualities to support motor recovery. Engaging exercises are easily accessible for improved compliance. In a multiple-case, mixed- methods pilot study, […]
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Factors Influencing Compliance With Home Exercise Programs Among Patients With Upper-Extremity Impairment (1999)

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The researchers hypothesized that the following would predict greater compliance with HEPs: Greater perceived benefits of rehabilitation, greater perceived severity of the disease or injury, greater self-efficacy, lower perceived barriers to carrying out the HEPs.Internal HLOC.Higher interest in the recommended HEPs. Background In occupational therapy literature, the extent to which a person follows medical or […]
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Combined Bracing, Electrical Stimulation, and Functional Practice for Chronic, Upper-Extremity Spasticity (2010)

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Upper extremity spasticity can be painful and compromise performance of activities of daily living (ADLs), and diminish independence. Conventional methods for managing UE spasticity are invasive, such as pharmaceuticals, often require re-administration, and do not necessarily increase UE function. Independently, UE bracing and electrical stimulation have shown promise in reducing UE spasticity. Study design This […]
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The Effects of Active Shoulder Exercise with a Sling Suspension System on Shoulder Subluxation, Proprioception, and Upper Extremity Function in Patients with Acute Stroke (2019)

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The research design was a single-blind, randomized and controlled designThere were 36 participants: 18 in study group, 18 in control group Inclusion criteria: Patient had sustained a stroke less than 4 weeks prior to start of studyA diagnosis confirmed by the doctor in addition to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)Shoulder subluxation of 9.5 mm or moreAmple […]
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An Investigation of Involvement in Leisure Activities After a Stroke (1991)

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Previous research has supported the statement that stroke patients experience a reduction in social and leisure activities. OTI for stroke survivors can assist patients in resuming leisure activities or learn new activities but there is a need for more evaluative research on the effect of these interventions. At the time of this study, no studies […]
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Constraint-Induced Therapy Combined With Eye Patching on Functional Outcomes and Movement Kinematics in Post Stroke Neglect (2013)

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Unilateral neglect (UN) is a disabling impairment that can occur after a stroke. UN often manifest on the left side of the body and is marked by the failure to report, respond, or orient to novel stimuli presented on the opposite side to a brain lesion. CIT combines restraint of the unaffected upper limb with […]
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Inadequate Fluid Intake in Long Term Care Residents: Prevalence and Determinants (2018)

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Previous research suggests that half of the LTC residents may be dehydrated. Dehydration is a form of malnutrition. The treatment of other illnesses can be complicated by dehydration including urinary tract and pulmonary infections, kidney stones, hyperthermia, constipation, orthostatic hypotension, and thrombo-embolic compilation. About 60% of LTC residents are hospitalized for dehydration complications and are […]
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Speech-Language Pathology Practices for Adults With Right Hemisphere Stroke: What Are We Missing? (2020)

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It is well-known individuals with right hemisphere damage (RHD) can often have cognitive and communication disorders with awareness, attention, executive function, discourse comprehension and production of figurative speech, pragmatics, and prosody. However, the current research does not provide enough evidence-based recommendations for SLPs with assessment and treatment for these impaired functions from RHD. The authors […]
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The Posterior Cerebellum is Involved in Constructing Social Action Sequences: An fMRI Study (2019)

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Previous research with healthy adults— using fMRI technology—has demonstrated strong activation between the cerebellum and cerebral cortex during the understanding of social events and behaviors. This study wanted to expand upon Van Overwalle et al (2019) research that used picture sequencing (using cartoon drawings) with “false belief ” tasks. These tasks require a person to […]
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Handout

Your Whole Body Rehabilitation Therapy Team

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Speech, occupational, and physical therapists make a powerful interdisciplinary team that works together with patients to make recovery possible. This handout is designed to help patients, family, and staff understand the unique and interrelated roles that each discipline encompasses.
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