Spasticity is a common condition in stroke survivors, and may be associated with pain and
joint contracture, leading to poor quality of life and increased caregiver burden. Although the …

There have been many advances in management of cerebrovascular diseases. However,
stroke is still one of the leading causes of disabilities and mortality worldwide with significant …

Background Virtual reality technologies show potential as effective rehabilitation tools
following neuro-trauma. In particular, the Elements system, involving customized surface …

Neuropathic pain is a chronic secondary pain condition, which is a consequence of
peripheral or central nervous (somatosensory) system lesions or diseases. It is a devastating …

Symptoms of cardiovascular disease drive health care use and are a major contributor to
quality of life. Symptoms are of fundamental significance not only to the diagnosis of …

Background: Neuropathic pain (NP), a severe and disruptive symptom following many
diseases, normally restricts patients' physical functions and leads to anxiety and depression …

In 2009, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association published a
comprehensive scientific statement detailing the nursing care of the patient with an acute …

Pain after stroke (PAS) is a common clinical problem that is both underdiagnosed and
undertreated. Yet, it induces depression and cognitive troubles, and impairs quality of life. To …

Pain is a common symptom accompanying the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). Nonspecific …

We review evidence concerning exercise for stroke prevention. Plausible biological reasons
suggest that exercise would be important in preventing stroke. While definitive randomised …