With the help of a physical therapist, Micha Hoy strapped a big black computer-controlled device onto her left leg, which has had limited mobility since she experienced a stroke nine years ago. "I ...

A decade ago, at age 55, Don Lewis suffered a stroke in his sleep. When he woke up, he couldn't move his left arm or leg.

Most of us do it without thinking, but crossing your legs can be a big deal for someone who has just suffered a stroke, according to a new study. Researchers from Germany found that people who are ...

After a stroke, many people have problems getting around. Scientists in England are working to get stroke patients back on their feet with the help of robotic technology. It's a bionic solution for ...

People who are able to cross their legs soon after having a severe stroke appear to be more likely to have a good recovery compared to people who can't cross their legs. That's according to new ...

October 11, 2011 — Patients with severe stroke who can cross their legs within 15 days of the event are apt to have fewer neurologic deficits and better outcomes at 1 year than those who can't, a new ...

LONDON — Intermittent pneumatic compression with inflatable sleeves that fit over the legs reduced the occurrence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in immobile patients who had had a recent stroke in the ...

At Britain's University of Portsmouth, stroke sufferers have new hope thanks to bionic leg attachments that are helping them walk again. During a 10-week study program, dozens of people who ...

Dear Savvy Senior: I started a walking program a few months ago to help lose weight. But I’ve been having problems with my legs and hips hurting during my walk, although they feel better once I stop.

Struggling to stand on one leg for less than 20 seconds was linked to an increased risk for stroke, small blood vessel damage in the brain, and reduced cognitive function in otherwise healthy people, ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- People who are able to cross their legs soon after having a severe stroke appear to be more likely to have a good recovery compared to people who can't cross their legs. That's ...

Dear Savvy Senior: I started a walking program a few months ago to help me lose weight, but I’ve been having problems with my legs and hips hurting during my walk, although they feel better once I ...