Stroke is a leading cause of serious, long-term disability, the effects of which may be
prolonged with physical, emotional, social, and financial consequences not only for those …

The aim of this paper was to examine the amount and type of physical activity engaged in by
people hospitalised after stroke. Method. We systematically reviewed the literature for …

The study by Leys et al8 reveals that only 1 of 7 stroke patients in Europe has admission to
stroke unit care, and 42% of them are treated in hospitals that have no facilities nor expertise …

Background and aim: Trunk performance is an important predictor of functional outcome
after stroke. However, the percentage of explained variance varies considerably between …

Objective To determine whether occupational therapy focused specifically on personal
activities of daily living improves recovery for patients after stroke. Design Systematic review …

Objective Physiotherapy is usually provided only in the first few months after stroke, while its
effectiveness and appropriateness in the chronic phase are uncertain. The authors …

Background/aim Loss of body sensations is common after stroke, impacting negatively on
recovery and performance of activities of daily living. Despite advances in the evidence for …

Purpose: To describe how physical activity is monitored following stroke; to summarise
methods and devices used across the stroke pathway and document their psychometric …

There is a revolution underway in stroke rehabilitation. International comparative studies
coupled with an impressive evidence base have provided a platform from which an ideal …

Background Cognitive impairment is a frequent consequence of stroke and can impact on a
person's ability to perform everyday activities. Occupational therapists use a range of …