After the AVANT class, doctors and therapists in our department were really enthusiastic about practicing. The course gave us a chance to update new techniques in post-stroke neuro-rehabilitation. These new techniques, when combined with the therapists’ experience, will help stroke patients regain independence much more quickly.

"Back then, when my dad was discharged from the hospital, we were disoriented, as we didn’t know what to do to change his position on the bed, or help him sit or stand, etc. Fortunately, with the help of the book and videos on Neuro-rehabilitation exercises after stroke, I helped my dad do the exercises, from lying positions, sitting, standing, walking, dressing and swallowing, etc. The exercises are simple and easy to follow, and my dad has shown significant improvements.”

I was lucky to be a participant in the AVANT class for caretakers of stroke patients at Bach Mai Hospital. I helped my dad exercise to the instructions in the book and videos. His rehabilitation went so well within 2 weeks, actually it was even better than the previous 1 year, despite the fact that it was his second stroke.

The program has made meaningful contribution to its community. What makes it even more special is the fact that both doctors and therapists find themselves learning something new and interesting during the course.

The AVANT program provides new knowledge and information that need to be widely disseminated.