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…

In June 2020, The Lancet Neurology published a very important Declaration proclaimed by the World Stroke Organization (WSO) on stroke and dementia. The WSO predicts that by 2050, about 200 million stroke survivors will be in the world. And because of the close link between stroke and dementia, we could expect about 106 million living with dementia; and, thereafter, each year, we may encounter over 30 million new stroke patients. The most notable statement, to me, in their declaration, is this: The current strategies to address risk factors for heart diseases and stroke are not sufficiently effective. World Stroke Organization,…

American Heart and Stroke Associations promote use of tPA although not all emergency physicians do not adhere to the practice.