In 2005, the American Stroke Association published recommendations for the establishment
of stroke systems of care and in 2013 expanded on them with a statement on interactions …

Purpose—The aim of this guideline is to provide a synopsis of best clinical practices in the
rehabilitative care of adults recovering from stroke. Methods—Writing group members were …

The sixth update of the Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations: Rehabilitation,
Recovery, and Reintegration following Stroke. Part one: Rehabilitation and Recovery …

Poststroke depression (PSD) is common, affecting approximately one third of stroke
survivors at any one time after stroke. Individuals with PSD are at a higher risk for suboptimal …

Background and Purpose—The authors present an overview of the current evidence and
management recommendations for evaluation and treatment of adults with acute ischemic …

Background Physical therapy (PT) is one of the key disciplines in interdisciplinary stroke
rehabilitation. The aim of this systematic review was to provide an update of the evidence for …

Importance Many patients receive suboptimal rehabilitation therapy doses after stroke owing
to limited access to therapists and difficulty with transportation, and their knowledge about …

Introduction: In a recent report, the American Heart Association estimated that medical costs
and productivity losses of cardiovascular disease (CVD) are expected to grow from …

Importance Cognitive decline is a major cause of disability in stroke survivors. The
magnitude of survivors' cognitive changes after stroke is uncertain. Objective To measure …

Background Virtual reality and interactive video gaming have emerged as recent treatment
approaches in stroke rehabilitation with commercial gaming consoles in particular, being …