A new robotic hip exoskeleton could help stroke patients improve their walking stride, a new study shows. More than 80% of stroke survivors develop problems walking, often because their step is ...

A leading cause of disability in the United States is hemiparesis, a condition where impaired motor control, muscle weakness, ...

PORTLAND, Maine — Most of us have probably heard the saying that music has the power to heal. That's the focus of a new digital therapy helping stroke patients in Maine and across the country regain ...

In a recent medical study, Stanford researchers say a new stem cell experiment is transforming the lives of stroke patients. The use of stem cells is allowing patients with little hope for recovery to ...

Researchers are developing a robotic exoskeleton platform that could overcome the limitations of treadmills used during the rehabilitation of the many stroke survivors who have problems walking. More ...

Stroke remains one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide, affecting millions each year. Among its most debilitating consequences is gait impairment, which affects over 80% of stroke ...

Following a stroke, many people have issues with walking and balance. Physical therapy can help patients recover, but most people will plateau around six months after their stroke. Patients with ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who suffer a stroke can substantially improve their ability to get around independently if they take walks a few times a week, according to an updated review of the ...