Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research

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Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research

Pioneering Stroke Recovery Interventions and Insights

From research to real-world application, the Center is dedicated to enhancing stroke rehabilitation and community reintegration. This is achieved by advancing our understanding of spatial neglect detection and treatment, expanding insights into reading deficits, improving medication adherence, and introducing innovative interventions within in-patient rehabilitation. 

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Bringing Hidden Disabilities to Light

Understanding the connection between stroke and cognitive impairment – including spatial attention, language, and self-awareness – is the focal point of the Center’s research and improving patients’ quality of life. Ongoing studies explore the use of cutting-edge extended reality technology, eye tracking technology, MRI brain imaging, neurofeedback, and provide caregiver support.

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This graphic depicts a possible visualization of left-sided spatial neglect experienced by an affected individual. The gradually darker, more-opaque gradient on the left side illustrates the increased difficulty to pay attention toward that space.

Unveiling the Complexity of Spatial Neglect

Spatial neglect is a common complication that often escapes detection with serious consequences for stroke survivors. Center researchers have developed game-changing clinical tools for detecting, assessing, and treating spatial neglect. These tools have been widely adopted in rehabilitation facilities in the U.S. and worldwide, improving outcomes for those affected.

Guide to Spatial Neglect For Survivors and Family Caregivers Guide to Spatial Neglect For Healthcare Professionals

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Virtual Reality Spatial Retraining Support for Caregivers

A graphic depicting how persons with neglect dyslexia may not see the entire left side of a page of text or how they may identify words incorrectly.

Uncovering Insights into Neglect Dyslexia

Neglect dyslexia is a reading impairment associated with post-stroke spatial neglect in which people misread words or letters presented on one side, only read the right side of a sentence or misread the left side of a word (as depicted in graphic).

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A female clinician holding a board with various letters to help a man sitting across the table with a stroke-induced reading impairment.

A Neurorehabilitation Frontier: Investigating Reading Loss After Stroke

Stroke-induced reading impairment poses a significant challenge, and innovative research is shedding light on promising ways to overcome this obstacle. Hundreds of thousands of strokes occur every year, and each day, the number of people with reading deficits increases. Center researchers are focusing on the need for early and effective treatments after stroke.

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Exercise and Reading Therapy Rehab Using fMRI Neurofeedback

A man wearing glasses viewing himself in a mirror while practicing reading after stroke with a female clinician sits on opposite side of table.

Exploring Reading Difficulties in Aphasia

Aphasia, an acquired communication disorder, affects multiple aspects of language, such as speaking, understanding, reading, and writing. Individuals with deficits in reading encounter challenges accessing information, pursuing education or career opportunities, and maintaining independent living. Center research aims to fill the gap in current treatment approaches by focusing on cognitive and neural processes critical to reading.

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