Category: Neurological

Neurological

Study Identifies Hidden Micro-Clots That May Hinder Stroke Recovery

New research suggests persistent micro-clots are why some stroke patients experience poor recovery even after the primary clot is removed.

Neurological

AI-Guided Balance Training May Help Patients Progress Between PT Visits

Researchers have developed a machine learning system using four wearable sensors to accurately assess balance exercise difficulty and provide AI-driven feedback to support patients during home-based physical therapy.

Neurological

Q&A: Promoting Patient Physical Activity and Preventing Falls

Deborah Jehu, PhD, highlights strategies for promoting physical activity while preventing falls in older adults.

Brain Injury

NeuroShield Helmet Concept Promotes TBI Prevention

By showcasing the Neuroshield idealized version of head protection, Brooks Rehabilitation aims to educate the public on TBI prevention.

Functional Electrical Stimulation

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.

Gait & Balance

AI Detects Vestibular Disorders Remotely

FAU researchers developed a novel AI-powered platform that uses real-time video analysis and deep learning to diagnose vestibular disorders remotely.

Multiple Sclerosis

How Sleep May Impact Mobility in Women with Chronic Conditions

Poor sleep health can contribute to mobility decline in individuals with chronic illnesses, particularly among women with certain conditions.

Strokes

Bioliberty Launches Lifehub Clinic for Gamified Physical Therapy

Bioliberty has launched Lifehub Clinic, a gamified, AI-driven physical therapy solution featuring its soft-robotic Lifeglov wearable.

Parkinson’s Disease

Texas Scientists ID Protein That Heightens Neurodegenerative Disease

Scientists at UT Southwestern have identified the protein GADD45G as a master regulator of reactive gliosis, a damaging process in neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer’s, offering a potential new therapeutic target.