Friends of Templeton Stroke Recovery Branch

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Understanding Stroke: a workshop for friends & family
Everyone is welcome. This workshop is for survivors, families and friends who want to learn more about life after a stroke. Location: GF Strong Rehab Centre, 4255 Laurel Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2G9, Social Services Seminar Room (#189, main floor).
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From: Reinhart, Shelly [CORP] On Behalf Of VCH Research Institute
Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 10:19 AM
Subject: Research Study in People with Stroke: Robotic Walking

Purpose of this study:
· We are investigating changes in muscle activity and leg movement in response to walking in the Lokomat robotic gait device in individuals who have had a stroke

Who can participate?
· Had a stroke at least 6 months ago that resulted in one side of the body being weaker than the other
· Able to walk with or without assistance (e.g hand held walking aid)
· Are in stable medical condition
· Have no muscle pain or bone disease (e.g osteoporosis)

What is involved?
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