Covering neuroscience and rehabilitation strategies, an essential handbook and reference for multidisciplinary stroke rehabilitation teams.
Beginning with detailed information on risk factors, epidemiology, prevention, and neurophysiology, the book details the acute and long-term treatment of all stroke-related impairments and complications.
Based on scientific evidence, stories from stroke survivors, and years of self-help research, Healing and Happiness after Stroke has everything you need to get back on your feet and become a stronger version of yourself.
Basic concepts are covered, including: Repetition of task-specific movements Proper scheduling of practice Challenges at each stage of recovery Setting goals and recognizing when they have been achieved The book covers the basic techniques ...
Moreover, the varied background and origins of the contributors lend this book a truly global perspective on the current state of affairs in neurological recovery.
Written for stroke survivors, their caregivers, and loved ones, Stronger After Stroke presents a new and more effective treatment philosophy that is startling in its simplicity: stroke survivors recover by using the same learning techniques ...
... Hemi-cane — Quad cane — Straight cane (a little support) — No walking aid (no support) • Examples of gradation of aids used to lift the foot and stabilize the ankle — Ankle-foot orthosis — Ankle brace or ankle stabilizer (e.g., ...
Volume 1 of the Textbook of Neural Repair and Rehabilitation covers the basic sciences relevant to recovery of function following injury to the nervous system.
In this compassionate guide, three expert physicians who treat people with stroke describe how to navigate the path to recovery.
Di Pino, G., G. Pellegrino, G. Assenza, F. Capone, F. Ferreri, D. Formica, F. Ranieri, M. Tombini, U. Ziemann, J. C. Rothwell, ... Dong, Y., T. Green, D. Saal, H. Marie, R. Neve, E. J. Nestler, and R. C. Malenka (2006).
Sections new to the second edition cover the latest research from neuroscience, treatments for recovering sensation as well as recovery strategies for the young stroke survivor.