Hemiparesis

arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL). Migraine is also a common clinical manifestation of various genetic vasculopathies such as retinal vasculopathy with cerebral leukodystrophy (RVCL) and hereditary infantile hemiparesis, retinal arteriolar tortuosity, and leukoencephalopathy (HIHRATL). These two vasculopathies are autosomal dominant disorders. However the process by which these genetic vasculopathies causing migraine is still not

tertiary hospital and rehabilitation center. On admission she presents with dense left hemiplegia with minimal active movement at left upper and lower limb. Decreased sensation and hemi-inattention to left side. Bed mobility was very limited due to hemiparesis and patient required full facilitation to roll and sit up. Patient initially appeared to have mild cognitive deficit in terms of memory recall and planning. Patient also experienced difficult in swallowing. She has a weight of 70kg with no allergies

Providing Freedom for Stroke Patients through the Profhand Pedal Wheelchair Are you the caregiver/family member of a recovering stroke patient? Have you been looking for a wheelchair that can improve the patient’s mobility as well as speed up rehabilitation? What your patient requires is the highly flexible and user-friendly Profhand Pedal Wheelchair. The number of stroke rehabilitation exercises that a patient has to go through could be far too many. This, along with restricted movements on a

A review of his medial records indicates that he had a hemorrhagic stroke 4/20/16 with late effect left side hemiparesis. Since his CVA he has been in and out of the hospital and rehabs. He last hospitalization was 3 weeks ago. He was admitted to MMHS for hematemesis, diarrhea and fever. 2 weeks ago while in the hospital he had left knee revision due to infection in left knee. He has MRSA in wound and in his respiratory system. He had a 3 weeks hospital stay and was discharged home on Monday. For

have the same clinical presentation. Depending on the severity of the cerebrovascular accident, patients with the stroke can have many signs and symptoms. According to Buttaro, et al. (2013), the signs and symptoms of these patients may include hemiparesis, hemisensory loss, visual field defects, difficulty with balance (ataxia), and difficulty with speaking (dysarthria). The three differential diagnoses of cerebrovascular the ischemic and the hemorrhagic stroke can include subdural or epidural hematoma

We decided to research suit therapy in the context of cerebral palsy. Suit therapy is a system of rubber bands, hooks, and rings that connect a vest, shorts, kneepads, and specially connected shoes (McMahon, Pruitt & Vargus-Adams 2009). There are bungee type cords that continue to tighten and adjust in order to “mimic normal flexor and extensor patterns of major muscle groups in an attempt to correct abnormal alignment” (McMahon, Pruitt & Vargus-Adams 2009). Wearing the suit along with intensive

We decided to research suit therapy in the context of cerebral palsy. Suit therapy is a system of rubber bands, hooks, and rings that connect a vest, shorts, kneepads, and specially connected shoes (McMahon, Pruitt & Vargus-Adams, 2009). There is bungee like cords that continue to tighten and adjust in order to “mimic normal flexor and extensor patterns of major muscle groups in an attempt to correct abnormal alignment” (McMahon, Pruitt & Vargus-Adams, 2009). Wearing the suit along with intensive

apart of multiple successful studies including one with beta interferon treatment, which was the first effective MS treatment. Dr. Bever has also worked with my mom in a research project using robotics with patients that have arm dysfunction due to hemiparesis

activity can reduce recurrent stroke, stroke survivors are not engaging in physical activity at optimal levels to protect against recurrent stroke. In their research, Boysen & Krarup, pg. 148, (2013) found that “following a stroke, sequelae such as hemiparesis and ataxia may limit the trainability of stroke patients and lead to decreasing levels of physical activity and physical performance.” Historically, motivation to exercise has also been cited in the literature as a deterrent and a facilitator to

to her mouth when she first communicated with her nurse. The doctors communicated that the stroke (or TIA) affected the left hemisphere of her brain in Broca’s areas, resulting in deficits in the production of her speech and causing a right side hemiparesis. At this point Carol’s life completely changed. The recovery process commenced with an understanding of her body’s need to sleep and rest, help from family, friends, therapists, and her teaching skills to regain her expressive language abilities