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Eurek AlertVirtual reality could help stroke survivors regain movement
A paper published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews has found that virtual reality (VR), when used in addition to standard therapy, can help stroke survivors regain arm movement. The findings suggest that VR could be a promising tool to boost rehabilitation efforts, particularly by increasing the amount of therapy patients receive.
The European Center of Neurosciences (CEN) has emphasized that neurorehabilitation allows "transform the life" of those affected by aphasia, one of the "most invisible and debilitating" sequelae after a stroke, and that affects the ability to speak, understand, read or write.
The patient had been to the emergency room for acute stroke. Although the blood vessels were cleared by thrombectomy in time, he was left with right limb weakness after the operation. He needed the help of his family even for dressing and walking. After traditional treatment and rehabilitation, there was no significant improvement. After being referred to Dr. Lu Bingsheng of the Functional and Regenerative Medicine Center of Lianxin Internationa…
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