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What is the definition of Hemiplegia?
Hemiplegia is a paralysis (loss of motor function) on one side of the body due to brain, nerve, or spinal cord injury or disease or a congenital birth defect. Hemiplegia can be temporary or permanent, depending on the cause.
What are the symptoms of Hemiplegia?
Symptoms of hemiplegia includes paralysis (inability to move) on one side of the body, such as the right arm and leg, muscle stiffness, and decreased sensation.
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What are the current treatments for Hemiplegia?
There is currently no treatment for hemiplegia. Treatment for hemiplegia includes rehabilitation with physical therapy, nerve stimulation, occupational therapy, the use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, or walkers, and adaptive equipment for daily activities.
Who are the top Hemiplegia Local Doctors?
Dr. Therese E. Dranginis
Family Medicine
Dr. Therese E. Dranginis
Family Medicine
655 Main St, 
Bennington, VT 
 (0.4 mi)
802-447-2343
Languages Spoken:
English

Therese Dranginis is a Family Medicine provider in Bennington, Vermont. Dr. Dranginis and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Dr. Angela L. Wingate
Family Medicine
Dr. Angela L. Wingate
Family Medicine
160 Benmont Ave, Suite 25, 
Bennington, VT 
 (0.5 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
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Angela Wingate is a Family Medicine provider in Bennington, Vermont. Dr. Wingate and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Obesity in Children, and Hypertension.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. James G. Poole
Internal Medicine
Dr. James G. Poole
Internal Medicine

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Inc

120 Hospital Dr, 
Bennington, VT 
 (0.6 mi)
802-440-4077
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

James Poole is an Internal Medicine provider in Bennington, Vermont. Dr. Poole and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemiplegia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Ehrlichiosis, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Poole is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Hemiplegia Clinical Trials?
Objective To Investigate the Effect of Myoelectric Biofeedback Therapy Combined With Comprehensive Rehabilitation Training on Upper Extremity Motor Function in Elderly Patients With Hemiplegia With Cerebral Infarction
Objective To Investigate the Effect of Myoelectric Biofeedback Therapy Combined With Comprehensive Rehabilitation Training on Upper Extremity Motor Function in Elderly Patients With Hemiplegia With Cerebral Infarction
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The purpose of this clinical trial is to investigate the effect of myoelectric biofeedback therapy on upper limb function in elderly patients with cerebral infarction, and to analyze the adjustment of stroke condition and quality of life.The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does myoelectric biofeedback therapy promote the restoration of upper limb function in elderly patients with cerebral...

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Enhancing Rehabilitation Outcomes in Cerebral Palsy Through Gamified Multidisciplinary Interventions: Integrating Speech and Upper Extremity Motor Therapy
Enhancing Rehabilitation Outcomes in Cerebral Palsy Through Gamified Multidisciplinary Interventions: Integrating Speech and Upper Extremity Motor Therapy
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 10, 2025
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The purpose of this study is to develop innovative home therapy games to train the weak arm and improve speech intelligibility (clarity) of children with hemiplegia from cerebral palsy. The investigators are exploring the effects of these therapy games and how they change the children's speech, hand movement, and brain activation. 15 children who are 8-17 years old will be recruited for this study...

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