What is Stroke? Stroke is a result of brain damage caused by blood supply interruption in the brain. The cause can be either a blockage or a bleed. When the brain’s blood supply is affected, it is deprived of oxygen which leads to brain cells death. Stroke usually occurs after the age of 65 for most but there is an increasing trend where people as young as 20 are getting strokes. Several factors that increases your risk of getting a stroke are stress, family history of stroke

I had a thalamic stroke patient that had issues with his sensation, balance and gait. I would normally visit him at his home for physiotherapy, therefore, our physio session can be quite limited in terms of resources. I came up with an idea of making rehabilitation inexpensive and interesting. Having been exposed to the wonders of Nintendo Wii Fit and its balance board during my diploma days, I was inspired to be innovative. I wanted to capture my patient’s attention and to i

I am a supporter of combining rehab with technology because it makes rehab more interesting and new. I came up with an idea of playing a game whilst trying to balance yourself on a wobble board. This idea is similar to that of Nintendo’s Wii Fit + Balance board. However, the difference is it is relatively cheap and you need not purchase a game console. I will post a video of this idea later on. As much as I love rehab with technology, there comes a point where what matters m