New stroke research to focus on mobility.
A Macquarie University researcher has been awarded a $79,152 Stroke Foundation Seed Grant to investigate a high-intensity mobility program to assist long-term stroke rehabilitation.
Dr Kate Scrivener is one of five researchers to receive funding as part of the Stroke Foundations 2023 Research Grants round, announced today.
She said the purpose of the project, titled ‘Effectiveness of a mobility booster program (Hi-Walk) in long-term community stroke rehabilitation’ would investigate a short-term physiotherapy program, designed to help people move better after stroke.
“If the stroke survivor is experiencing challenges with their mobility, or has a new mobility goal, even years after their stroke, then this three-week program may be the solution,” Dr Scrivener said.
“It’s an intensive program that will run five days a week for three hours a day, and we’ve heard from stroke survivors that they’d be willing to participate.
“Long-term mobility after stroke is a major problem, unfortunately many people decline after rehabilitation ends, and this research will help us address the gaps in current practices.”
“Our preliminary research has demonstrated the Hi-Walk program was enjoyed by people after stroke. This grant supports the next important phase of research and allows our team to evaluate its impact on mobility after stroke.”