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Iona Young

East Lothian stroke patient can move legs again after innovative new treatment

A stroke patient in East Lothian has found she can move her legs again after an innovative new treatment offered through East Lothian Community Hospital.

Moira Carson experienced a sensory and motor stroke which affected movement and sensation in her left arm and leg. As a result, her left arm and leg feel numb to temperature or pressure.

Through her local hospital senior physio of 32 years, Wendy Cameron was able to offer special therapy using a specialist exercise bike that encourages the brain to retrain movement in stroke patients.

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