Paralysis, which refers to a muscle or a muscle group’s inability to move voluntarily, is the most common disability resulting from stroke. As per an estimate, 9 out of 10 survivors experience some degree of paralysis right after a stroke. Depending on stroke severity, Paralysis leads to mobility issues, which can further be enhanced by […]

Hand motor impairments are commonly observed after stroke due to deficits in motor execution and higher-order processes (motor planning and motor learning). These deficits lead to impaired one-handed motor control in stroke victims, which can be detected by examining movements during natural movements and the coordination of fingertip forces. Due to damage to the certain […]

Upper limb dysfunction is a common functional Impairment after a stroke. Nearly 75% of acute stroke survivors experience upper limb symptoms while only 5% of adult stroke victims regain fully functional upper limb after completing their rehabilitation program. Chronic loss of sensation and muscle weakness enhance the degree of functional limitations caused by upper limb dysfunction. […]