Stroke survivors are at higher risk of falling.  One US study reported at least seven out of ten of them reported a fall in the month prior Such falls can make them a heavy tall. Falls can cause hip fracture and head injuries. The hip fracture risk is higher among them due to increasing  osteoporosis at the weaker side.      Why fall risk is higher among stroke patients? Some reasons directly relate to the the stroke. It includes body and limb weakness, imbalance, and coordination problems. Indoor environment can also increase the fall risk as well. Poor lighting, inability to reach…

Regaining hand movements and grip strength is a critical part of stroke recovery journey. Caregivers can find many tools that help improve hand grip. Experts classify hand grip strengthening tools according to its type, functionality and purpose. Here is a summary: 1. Elastic resistance tools Features Best for gradual strengthening and fine motor skills 2. Spring-loaded devices Features Best for progressive strength training. 3. Digital tools These measures grip strength and give real-time feedback and some offers gamified experience to motivate users. Best for tracking users and improving adherence to a program. This is the most difficult part. 4. Ball-based…