New Insights on Stroke Recovery and Fall Risk

New Insights on Stroke Recovery and Fall Risk

Check out Vijayakumar Palaniswamy’s latest article: “Dual Tasking as a Predictor of Falls in Post-Stroke: Walking While Talking vs. Stops Walking While Talking” (2024).

This groundbreaking research explores how dual-tasking challenges can help identify fall risks in post-stroke individuals, providing valuable insights for rehabilitation and safety.

Our study extends this application to stroke survivors, revealing that participants who stopped walking while talking (SWWT-positive) had a substantially higher risk of falling, reinforcing its utility as an essential part of dual-task evaluation in stroke rehabilitation programs.

Whether you’re a healthcare professional, researcher, or just curious about stroke recovery, this is a must-read!

Dive into the full article to learn more!  Link is here