Strokes are very serious and, unfortunately, very common occurrences in the US. A stroke results from either blocked blood flow which cuts off the circulation to the brain or a burst blood vessel which leads to even more extensive damage. Over 90 percent of these stroke victims will encounter some type of limb paralysis which can be anywhere from complete paralysis to moderate paralysis in limbs. Until recently, doctors had tried to strengthen the hindered limbs through exercise but no strength could be gained. In the past month, scientists have discovered a new type of rehabilitation that could allow serious paralysis victims to regain movement in their limbs. While the patient focuses on grabbing an object, magnetic stimulation is applied to the active part of their brain, allowing the action and the active part of the brain to act simultaneously. So far, the results of this have been very positive in serious paralysis victims, however, the procedure does not work as well in moderate cases.
Could this discovery lead to better treatment for completely
paralyzed people?
What can we learn about our brain from this new treatment?
What other purposes could magnetic treatment serve?
I definitely think this works and will lead to bigger and better studies of strokes
ReplyDeleteIsnt it awesome how we can do things to an unconscious brain?
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