Technology plays a critical role in stroke prevention and detection as well as rehabilitation and stroke recovery. While technology can be helpful in assisting with stroke recovery, the most important thing is finding a therapy plan that is right for you. Your goals may change as you progress through your therapy regimen and it is important to keep an open line of communication between you and your healthcare team.
Technology in the stroke world is ever-evolving and changing quickly. Use our new resources to learn more about technology and stroke.
If you own a smart phone you already have access to hundreds of applications that can help improve cognitive function, fine motor skills, and coordination. Innovations in stroke prevention are also helpful in tracking your blood pressure, healthy diet and exercise along with monitoring your heart rate. Speak with your healthcare team for more information about how technology could help you in your stroke recovery journey.
Many survivors have benefited from using technology to support them in their recovery from stroke. Read on to hear from people who have been there.
Discover all of the technology options you have for managing and detecting stroke risk, as well as post-stroke recovery. Share this infographic with family and friends to educate the people in your life about stroke.
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