Stroke

In a large study, younger stroke survivors reported more difficult concentrating and more poor mental health days.

Compared to stroke survivors who do not have language problems, those with aphasia had 21% lower income and 7% lower wealth.

Her courageous journey inspired many. Now her equipment donation will enhance OT education.

Conveners and participants of the pre-conference workshop. Dr. Sherrilene Classen co-presided with Dr. Don Fisher over a Transportation Research Board scientific session in Washington, DC, on Sunday Jan 7. The session, entitled “Fitness to Drive: The Role of Driving Simulators,”…

Master’s in Occupational Therapy students, under the direction of Dr. Roxanna Bendixen, and master’s students in the Department of Epidemiology, under the direction of Dr. Cathy Striley, received a 2012 PH-HP Student collaboration grant. This grant focused on activities in Alachua County designed to gather meaningful data to inform clinicians…

Patients who have had a stroke can regain walking ability through at-home strength and balance exercise provided by a physical therapist just as well as when they participate in programs that practice the actual task of walking using a treadmill and partial body weight support.