Circuit class therapy or one-on-one sessions: Which benefits stroke rehabilitation best?

In 2007, controlled trial conducted by Coralie K English and colleagues, the effectiveness of circuit class therapy versus individual physiotherapy (PT) sessions in enhancing walking ability and functional balance among stroke survivors undergoing inpatient rehabilitation was examined. This non-randomized, single-blind study involved sixty-eight participants receiving inpatient stroke rehabilitation within a medical rehabilitation ward. The participants were divided into two groups: one receiving group circuit class … Continue reading Circuit class therapy or one-on-one sessions: Which benefits stroke rehabilitation best?

How does music-movement therapy impact physical and psychological well-being in stroke patients?

In 2013, a study by Eun-Mi Jun, Young Hwa Roh, and Mi Ja Kim, the therapeutic potential of music and movement was explored in the context of stroke patient rehabilitation. This investigation aimed to assess the impact of music-movement therapy on both the physical and psychological well-being of individuals recovering from strokes, a subject with limited prior research. Using a quasi-experimental design with pre- and … Continue reading How does music-movement therapy impact physical and psychological well-being in stroke patients?

Can video-based home therapy revolutionize stroke rehabilitation?

In a recent randomized controlled trial conducted at a tertiary hospital, researchers led by Nor Shahizan Redzuan, et. al.,(2012) sought to determine the effectiveness of a video-based therapy program for patients recovering from acute stroke. The study involved 90 participants, with 44 assigned to the intervention group and 46 to the control group. The intervention group received a novel approach to post-stroke rehabilitation, which involved … Continue reading Can video-based home therapy revolutionize stroke rehabilitation?