Although there is no guarantee that stroke or brain injury won’t ever occur there are several preventative tips that can be taken.
Brain injury prevention tips:
1) Wear helmets on bikes and during tackle sports
2) Wear seat belts in cars and trucks for adults and children
3) Avoid violent confrontations
4) Don’t drink and drive
5) Remove tripping hazards in homes such as throw rugs
6) Install non slip mats and grab bars in tubs and showers
7) Use handrails on stairs
8) Improve lighting where necessary
9) Exercise for lower body strength and balance
10) Install window guards even on low floors if you have small children
11) Install soft flooring in playgrounds
Stroke prevention tips:
1) Quit smoking
2) Manage high blood pressure
3) Control Diabetes
4) Eat healthy foods
5) Exercise regularly
6) Get regular medical exams
7) Avoid being overweight
8) Avoid stress
9) Control high blood cholesterol, alcohol and illicit drugs
10) Be aware of stroke symptoms: facial, arm, leg weakness; speech problems
However when one of these incidents occur and the patient is now on his way to recovery the TUTOR system can be very helpful for returning normal movement ability to any affected limbs or joints. The HANDTUTOR, ARMTUTOR, LEGTUTOR and 3DTUTOR are gloves or braces that are attached to the appropriate part of the body. The associated exclusive software allows the patient to undergo intensive exercises in the form of challenging games which are monitored by physical and occupational therapists who then adjust the exercises to the patient’s ability.
The newly developed devices are already in use in leading U.S. and European rehabilitation hospitals and clinics. They are adaptable to be used in the home through telerehabilitation for patients that live too great a distance from a clinic or who have improved to the point where hospitalization is no longer needed. The TUTOR system is FDA and CE certified and can be used by adults and children.
See WWW.HANDTUTOR.COM for more information.
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