Family Participation Enhances Post-Stroke Exercise Therapy

Posted by: admin on: July 14, 2011

Stroke patients whose family members are involved in their physical recovery are more likely to recuperate quickly and gain a higher level of physical function than those who do not have relative assistance

  • Researchers divided a group of stroke survivors into two study groups.
  • One received routine physical therapy, while members of the other set participated in a Family Meditated Exercise intervention (FAME).
  • Patients received daily therapy sessions either from their family members or outside caretakers to help improve their leg movement.
  • The study results showed that survivors in the FAME group were discharged from the hospital an average of five days sooner than those who received routine care.
  • Furthermore, the researchers found that FAME members exhibited better performances on a walking test than those in the other group.
  • Family members who assisted in the stroke victims’ recovery also reported that they experienced little stress in their roles as caregivers.
  • Instead of adding burden to the caregiver, participating in exercise actually enabled the family member to do something practical for their loved one in hospital.

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http://www.drcutler.com/news/family-participation-enhances-post-stroke-exercise-therapy-800447005/

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