Stroke induces a plastic state in the brain. This period of enhanced plasticity leads to the
sprouting of new axons, the formation of new synapses and the remapping of sensory-motor …

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 …

Restoration of human brain function after injury is a signal challenge for translational
neuroscience. Rodent stroke recovery studies identify an optimal or sensitive period for …

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 …

Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) was developed to overcome upper limb
impairments after stroke and is the most investigated intervention for the rehabilitation of …

With increasing rates of survival throughout the past several years, stroke remains one of the
leading causes of adult disability. Following the onset of stroke, spontaneous mechanisms of …

Background and Purpose—There are few effective therapies to achieve functional recovery
from motor-related disabilities affecting the upper limb after stroke. This feasibility study …

An account of the neurobiology of motor recovery in the arm and hand after stroke by two
experts in the field. Stroke is a leading cause of disability in adults and recovery is often …

Background Virtual reality (VR) is not commonly used in clinical rehabilitation, and
commercial VR gaming systems may have mixed effects in patients with stroke. Therefore …

In occupational therapy practice, well designed groups represent social and cultural
contexts for occupational performance in everyday life. Group Dynamics in Occupational …