Recovery
Find out what to expect when you begin your stroke recovery journey.
Aphasia recovery
Aphasia is a long-term condition and many people will continue to need support for several years after its onset. However, with the right tools and support, even someone with severe aphasia can continue to communicate effectively.
Durham Stroke Recovery - Stroke Recovery Service
Durham Stroke Recovery Service provides practical advice, emotional support and high-quality information following a stroke. Whether you are a stroke survivor, carer or family member, we will work with you to identify and address your physical needs through a personalised plan, and support you to rebuild your life after stroke.
Improving our prediction of recovering language abilities after stroke
Improving our prediction of recovering language abilities after stroke.
Can we predict how people with aphasia after stroke will respond to speech and language therapy?
The recovery of stroke survivors with language difficulties is famously variable. Some stroke survivors recover much more quickly or fully than others. Some respond to treatment much better than others.
Stroke Recovery Service
Our Stroke Recovery Service provides tailored support commencing in the acute hospital setting and continuing in homes, by addressing the long term practical, emotional and physical needs of stroke survivors and carers.
My recovery mountains
Climber Steve Bowker’s life changed dramatically when he had a stroke while 30 foot up a rock face in the Peak District. He shares his story.
Can stem cells be used to reduce the damage of inflammation after stroke and promote brain repair?
Can stem cells be used to reduce the damage of inflammation after stroke and promote brain repair?
Can we improve predictions of upper limb recovery after stroke with brain imaging?
Stroke survivors and their relatives consistently ask for information about how much recovery can be expected. This study will look at how well a patient can use their arm after stroke, and at their brain images recorded within 72-hours after stroke. The hope is that brain images can improve our prediction of patient arm movement recovery at six months after stroke.
Can we transform stem cells to promote recovery after stroke?
Inflammation is an important defence mechanism that the body uses in response to injury or infection. However, it can also be highly damaging to the brain directly after stroke. This study will investigate whether adult stem cells can be transformed and used to reduce inflammation in the brain after stroke, and promote recovery.