Category: Neurological

Neurological

Stroke Rehab: E-Stim Effect on Hand Choice

Researchers reveal the impact of somatosensory electrical wrist stimulation on influencing hand-choice decision in stroke rehab.

Neurological

UCI Researchers Reveal Role of Ophthalmic Acid in Parkinson’s

UCI researchers' discovery about ophthalmic acid offers new therapeutic potential for Parkinson’s and other movement disorders.

Neurological

Keys to Effective Therapy for Neurological Damage

In this Physical Therapy Products feature, Deborah Struiksma, PT, NCS, shares how consistent physical therapy with tried-and-true techniques helps patients with neurological damage restore compromised functions.

Brain Injury

NIH Funding Research to Investigate TBI-Dementia Link

An international team of researchers led by Penn Medicine will investigate the link between TBI and dementias over the next five years.

Functional Electrical Stimulation

Study: Product Improves Gait in Patients with Foot Drop, MS

The real-world study evaluated the impact of this approach to address neuromuscular walking challenges associated with foot drop.

Gait & Balance

MS Assessment Study Launches

The study will explore the use of novel digital biomarkers, with the aim of providing greater objectivity in multiple sclerosis assessment.

Multiple Sclerosis

Increased MS Risk Linked to Immigrants’ Time Spent in Canada

A study reveals that immigrants to Canada may face increased MS risk with longer residency in the country.

Strokes

Q&A: “Traffic Light” Classification System for Post-Stroke Spasticity Risk

The PSS Referral Tool uses red, green, and yellow classification levels to help rehab professionals prioritize patients at risk for post-stroke spasticity.

Parkinson’s Disease

Mayo Clinic, Jogo Health Partner to Study Tremors

Jogo Health and Mayo Clinic hope this initiative will lead to advancements in treating tremors with AI-driven digital therapeutics.