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Neurological Rehabilitation
In response to the rehabilitation needs of patients with neurology/stroke conditions, EC Stroke Rehabilitation provides customized rehabilitation plans that incorporate the latest non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) technology and special exercise training with mechanical hands, feet, and acupuncture services. This innovative rehabilitation plan offers a new approach for severely affected stroke patients, surpassing traditional treatments in its ability to enhance the rehabilitation process.
01 Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS)
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS) therapy was initially used by psychiatrists to treat drug-resistant depression patients. Later, major medical institutions and research centers in Europe and America expanded their research to include stroke rehabilitation, which covers various post-stroke symptoms such as hemiplegia, dysphagia, dysphasia, disorder of consciousness, and other conditions like Parkinson's disease.
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is a form of non-invasive brain stimulation that indirectly stimulates the cerebral cortex by applying a small direct current through the skin, skull, and meninges. This technique regulates the activity level of the cerebral cortex and modulates the activity level of neurotransmitters. Physical therapy training is conducted during the brief period of increased cortical activity. Treatment typically lasts around 20 minutes.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive and painless therapy that directly stimulates the cerebral cortex by producing an electric current through rapid magnetic field changes. The frequency of magnetic field changes can effectively enhance or suppress the activity level of the cerebral cortex to achieve the desired therapeutic effect. The active time of the cerebral cortex after treatment is much longer than that of tDCS, providing a larger window for subsequent upper and lower limb, dysphagia, and speech training. Treatment typically lasts around 30-40 minutes.
How does Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS) therapy help stroke patients recover?
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS) therapy is the latest and most effective treatment method for severely affected stroke patients, with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) being the more effective form of non-invasive brain stimulation therapy. Our center primarily utilizes this treatment and combines it with intensive physical therapy to accelerate the recovery process of severely affected stroke patients. The principle of TMS is to awaken some non-damaged but inactive brain tissues by a strong and rapidly changing magnetic field, enabling these brain tissues to become active and replace the function of the damaged brain tissues in the stroke area. With subsequent physical therapy, the connections between these brain tissues can be strengthened, allowing the patient to relearn basic life skills such as walking, using hands, and eating
Patient is receiving Transcranial Electrical Stimulation Therapy(tDCS)
Patient is receiving Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy(TMS) treatment
02 Special Motor Training
Physical therapists will tailor specific therapeutic exercises and combine them with various assistive devices and treatments to enhance swallowing function, hand function, foot control, or walking ability based on the cause and condition of neurology patients. Physical therapists will also provide patients with rebounding hand or foot brackets as needed. Physical therapists also use electrical therapy and mechanical devices to help stroke patients achieve predetermined rehabilitation goals more easily.
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Rebound hand and foot rests
Patient undergoing mirror therapy
The patient is being assisted by different devices to regain walking and standing skills
03 Acupuncture Treatment/Electro-Acupuncture
Therapy Physiotherapists trained in Western medicine use the perspective of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology to perform acupuncture treatment. They select specific acupuncture points to stimulate the activity level of brain cells, cerebral blood circulation, the activity of certain muscle groups, or to relax muscle groups with high tension. By combining with Western technology, neurology patients can enjoy an accelerated recovery process. Electro-acupuncture therapy, on the other hand, involves adding a specific spectrum of micro-current stimulation to the acupuncture points during needling. Different spectra correspond to different treatments, which can improve certain conditions.
04 Neurological Medication
To further accelerate the recovery speed of neurology patients who have received physical therapy, the doctors and nurses of the partnership between EC Stroke Rehabilitation will arrange for suitable patients to receive injections/transport of brain neural proteins. These brain neural proteins include brain-derived neurotrophic factor and nerve growth factor, which promote the repair, growth, and connection of brain cells. In addition, for patients with high muscle tension in their upper or lower limbs, doctors and nurses will also arrange for them to receive botulinum toxin injections or prescribe muscle relaxants for target muscle groups. This enables them to more easily perform therapeutic exercises guided by physical therapists.
05 Bed type hand and foot exercise trainer MOTOmed
The bed-type hand and foot exercise trainer can provide hand and foot rehabilitation exercise training for stroke patients who need to remain in bed. Bed-ridden stroke patients need to perform regular rehabilitation exercises to help joint mobility and, more importantly, prevent bedsores and muscle atrophy.