Current Stroke Rehab Project – Reacting AB

March 2, 2015

Kjell-Erik Söder, CEO of the Reacting AB rehabilitation clinic in Östersund, sent some results from the current Stroke rehab project that he is leading.

Click here to download the Swedish document: RASmöte 16 febr 2015 (1)

Here is the English translation:

Cover page:

The brain will be stimulated. . . . .

Fit for purpose . . . . . . . . . .

Page 2:

Results / Tester in motivation and evaluation purposes / RAS project 2014-2015

TUG : Functional gait / leg strength and mobility / get up from the chair – go 3 m in front and re – seating . 10 m: Walking speed 6 min: Walking Ability – number of meters for 6 min / endurance

Romberg ( balance) : Postural balance ability

Reaction: Reaction Ability Audio (R1) , alto ltr light ( R2) , audio -va light – hay light ( R3) Strength: 1.Hand , left el hay, 2nd Leg hay + LEFT

Blood pressure : sitting at rest.

                   Grp 1 ( 8)      Grp 2 ( 9)

TUG                 + 33 %         + 35% 

10m                 + 16 %          + 23% 

6 min              + 34%          + 37% 

Romberg       +85.4 %       + 66% 

The reaction          

R1                  +18.9 %         + 15.2 % 

R2                  +19.6 %         + 13.8 % 

R3                  + 26%           + 19% 

Bone Strength       + 22%           + 15% 

Hand strength       +15.3 %         + 12 % 

Blood pressure      equal           lower

Statements by participants: Have learned more under 3.5 weeks than 6 years in healthcare Not using a cane when I walk longer Easier to get up from the floor Not as tired as before, better balance , neighbors have seen a difference in my development have used the left arm much better

Great staff and nice rest rooms It makes me happy to come here

Page 3:

* ” Reduced intake of medications ( pain) * Better sleep and ability to detente

* Increased flexibility and strength , improved stamina and balance

* Less pain and feel in better overall shape

* Dryers keep focused much longer

* Can recommend the project to other

* Got ideas for your own leisure activities

* Increased knowledge of the knob and body

* Received the increased knowledge of planning and training

* I feel more motivated to continue training and exercise

* Can now on group training at Reacting

* In the exercise group received new and pleasant companions – greater cohesion

* Nice rooms and knowledgeable instructors

* Good and stimulating to work out together with other healthy people “

Last Page:

Rubber boots filled with water to land on the “right”

Bridget has promised to reactivate me after bone fractures. . . .

Your step so . . . . . .Can it go . . . .

                       Thank you!