RETURN TO WALK POST-STROKE

Chanaiya Richards~Keiser University~Motor Development

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Introduction

Walking promotes recovery when it is used to encourage building strength, stamina, and the ability to walk a flight of stairs. That also reduces the risk of falls and other complications like osteoporosis and heart disease. Walking is also a  movement that everyone takes for granted. Yet the actual process of walking is so complex.

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Stroke researchers eye high-intensity exercise for rehab

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Walking promotes movement, strength, balance and the flow of oxygen to the brain. Walking is important to stroke victims. A study published by the National Institutes of Health says that improved walking ability is one of the top goals of people undergoing stroke rehabilitation. Although 65% to 85% of stroke survivors learn to walk independently six months after a stroke, walking endurance remains a significant area of difficulty. In fact, stroke patients spend more of their rehabilitation time practicing walking compared to all other activities