Stronger after stroke your roadmap to recovery / Peter G. Levine.

Author/creator Levine, Peter G.
Format Electronic
EditionSecond edition.
Publication InfoNew York, NY : Demos Health, [2013]
Descriptionxxv, 259 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete
Subjects

Contents Stroke recovery essentials -- Recovery hints and tricks -- Safeguarding the recovery investment -- Cool treatment options -- Elements of exercise essential to recovery -- Recovery strategies -- Spasticity control and elimination -- Motivation : recovery fuel -- Recovery machines.
Abstract "Stronger After Stroke puts the power of recovery in the reader's hands by providing simple-to-follow instructions for reaching the highest possible level of recovery. Basic concepts covered include repetition of task-specific practice, proper scheduling of practice, setting goals and measuring recovery. The second edition is completely revised throughout. New sections cover the latest research from neuroscience, treatments for recovering sensation as well as recovery strategies for the young stroke survivor. Also included is a break down of the phases of recovery and how these phases can provide structure to efforts towards recovery. "-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 223-225) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2012042856
ISBN9781936303472