This review addresses what is currently known about the time course of skill reacquisition
after stroke. There is growing evidence that the natural logarithmic pattern of functional …

Objective: To systematically review and summarize the current available literature on
prognostic variables relating to upper limb recovery following stroke. To identify which, if any …

Stroke is one of the leading causes for disability worldwide. Motor function deficits due to
stroke affect the patients' mobility, their limitation in daily life activities, their participation in …

Objectives Investigate upper limb (UL) capacity and performance from< 14-days to 24-
months post stroke. Design Longitudinal study of participants with acute stroke, assessed≤ …

Strokes affect thousands of people worldwide leaving sufferers with severe disabilities
affecting their daily activities. In recent years, new rehabilitation techniques have emerged …

Background. Understanding mechanisms of recovery may result in new treatment strategies
to improve motor outcome after stroke. Imaging techniques such as functional magnetic …

Background. Upper-limb (UL) dysfunction is experienced by up to 75% of patients
poststroke. The greatest potential for functional improvement is in the first month. Following …

In terms of integration of the paretic upper extremity in activities of daily living (ADLs),
outcome is poor after stroke. Furthermore, amount of real-world arm use appears only …

According to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)
model, 1 impairments may be described as (1) impairments of body function such as a …

There are varying degrees of spontaneous improvement in arm paresis over the first 6
months after stroke. The degree of improvement at 6 months is best predicted by the motor …