Constraint-induced movement therapy after stroke
G Kwakkel, JM Veerbeek, EEH van Wegen… - The Lancet …, 2015 - thelancet.com
Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) was developed to overcome upper limb
impairments after stroke and is the most investigated intervention for the rehabilitation of …
impairments after stroke and is the most investigated intervention for the rehabilitation of …
Predictors of upper limb recovery after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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 …
prognostic variables relating to upper limb recovery following stroke. To identify which, if any …
Corticospinal tract lesion load: an imaging biomarker for stroke motor outcomes
W Feng, J Wang, PY Chhatbar, C Doughty… - Annals of …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Objective The aim of this work was to investigate whether an imaging measure of
corticospinal tract (CST) injury in the acute phase can predict motor outcome at 3 months in …
corticospinal tract (CST) injury in the acute phase can predict motor outcome at 3 months in …
The PREP algorithm predicts potential for upper limb recovery after stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability and the recovery of motor function is important
for independence in activities of daily living. Predicting motor recovery after stroke in …
for independence in activities of daily living. Predicting motor recovery after stroke in …
Rehabilitation with poststroke motor recovery: a review with a focus on neural plasticity
N Takeuchi, SI Izumi - Stroke research and treatment, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Motor recovery after stroke is related to neural plasticity, which involves developing new
neuronal interconnections, acquiring new functions, and compensating for impairment …
neuronal interconnections, acquiring new functions, and compensating for impairment …
Constraint‐induced movement therapy for upper extremities in people with stroke
D Corbetta, V Sirtori, G Castellini… - Cochrane Database …, 2015 - cochranelibrary.com
Background In people who have had a stroke, upper limb paresis affects many activities of
daily life. Reducing disability is therefore a major aim of rehabilitative interventions. Despite …
daily life. Reducing disability is therefore a major aim of rehabilitative interventions. Despite …
Prediction of recovery of motor function after stroke
C Stinear - The Lancet Neurology, 2010 - thelancet.com
Background Stroke is a leading cause of disability. The ability to live independently after
stroke depends largely on the reduction of motor impairment and the recovery of motor …
stroke depends largely on the reduction of motor impairment and the recovery of motor …
Factors affecting post-stroke motor recovery: implications on neurotherapy after brain injury
Neurological disorders are a major cause of chronic disability globally among which stroke
is a leading cause of chronic disability. The advances in the medical management of stroke …
is a leading cause of chronic disability. The advances in the medical management of stroke …
Presence of finger extension and shoulder abduction within 72 hours after stroke predicts functional recovery: early prediction of functional outcome after stroke: the …
RHM Nijland, EEH van Wegen… - stroke, 2010 - Am Heart Assoc
Background and Purpose—The aim of the present study was to determine if outcome in
terms of upper limb function at 6 months after stroke can be predicted in hospital stroke units …
terms of upper limb function at 6 months after stroke can be predicted in hospital stroke units …
Stroke rehabilitation: recent advances and future therapies
Despite advances in the acute management of stroke, a large proportion of stroke patients
are left with significant impairments. Over the coming decades the prevalence of stroke …
are left with significant impairments. Over the coming decades the prevalence of stroke …