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Can electrical stimulation of the leg alleviate bladder problems caused by stroke?

Stimulating the brain to help comprehension in aphasia

The European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC) 2018 took place between 16-18 May in Gothenburg, Sweden. The third day of ESOC featured new research which identified how to improve stroke care worldwide – from simple measures in low to middle-income countries, through to refinement of advanced techniques for acute and preventative stroke treatments.

Information about the physical effects of stroke, such as swallowing difficulties, continence problems, pain and headaches.

Around 30% of survivors experience pain after stroke. Post-stroke pain includes muscle and joint pain such as spasticity and shoulder pain. Learn about the causes and treatments.

The Stroke Association has funded research to find new and better ways to support people affected by stroke to rebuilding their lives.

Find out how stroke can affect your balance, what can help, and how to look after yourself if your balance has been affected by stroke.

A stroke often causes problems with bladder and bowel control. These usually improve in the early weeks after the stroke, but around a third of stroke survivors may have longer term difficulties.Continence problems after a stroke can be caused by damage to areas of the brain due to stroke, as well as side effects of medication, constipation, and not being able to ask for the toilet due to communication problems. Treatments can include bladder and bowel training, pelvic floor exercises, eating more fibre, and medication including laxatives. This guide also looks at practical solutions to many day-to-day problems to help you live well with incontinence.