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Kyle's Journey with Locked-in Syndrome
At 30 years old, Kyle experienced a rare brainstem stroke causing a condition called locked-in syndrome. Although his cognitive abilities were completely intact, he was unable to move or talk.
Patient Story
Canadian Neurological Scale
Area of Assessment
AphasiaCognition
Functional Mobility
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Observercost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
Lokomat Training
Lokomat training is a robot-assisted walking therapy to help a person whose ability to walk has been impaired due to stroke, SCI, TBI, or other condition.
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Rivermead Mobility Index
Area of Assessment
Balance – Non-vestibularFunctional Mobility
Gait
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Observercost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
Norman Plays Guitar as Therapy
Music therapy helps patients relax while providing another way to build strength and work on movements. Check out this video of Norman days after his stroke.
Patient Story
Implementation of Evidenced Based-Interventions during Inpatient Rehabilitation to Improve Mobility, Health and Participation
Most patients with stroke or ABI can recover some gait function (80-95%), but only 25% of those with SCI (50% motor incomplete) walk independently.
Research Project
Accelerating Next-gen Rehabilitation Technology
GEMS is a lightweight, robotic hip exoskeleton that provides walking and balance assistance to people recovering from stroke and older adults.
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Brian’s Journey: Advanced Technology Leads to Explosive Gains After Locked-in Syndrome
Following a cardiac procedure, post-surgical complications led to multiple strokes for Brian. He developed locked-in syndrome and, despite paralysis, was fully aware of his surroundings.
Patient Story
Functional Behavior Profile
Area of Assessment
Activities of Daily LivingCognition
Executive Functioning
Functional Mobility
Life Participation
Patient Satisfaction
Reasoning/Problem Solving
Social Relationships
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
Trunk Impairment Scale
Time
minutes , Less than 20 minutes.Assessment Type
Performance Measurecost
Not FreeRehabilitation Measure
Dr. Jordan Grafman Co-Authors Study on Link Between Brain Lesions and Addiction
A recent study identified links between addiction to smoking and alcohol and locations of lesions in the brains of patients recovering from strokes or traumatic brain injuries.
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Advanced Technology Leads to Explosive Gains
Following a cardiac procedure, post-surgical complications led to multiple strokes for Brian, a Nevada resident. He developed locked-in syndrome and, despite paralysis, was fully aware of his surroundings.
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