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. 2024 Aug 13:15:1402729.
doi: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1402729. eCollection 2024.

Stroke rehabilitation: from diagnosis to therapy

Xiaohong Li  1 , Yanjin He  1 , Dawu Wang  1 , Mohammad J Rezaei  2
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Stroke rehabilitation: from diagnosis to therapy

Xiaohong Li et al. Front Neurol. .

Abstract

Stroke remains a significant global health burden, necessitating comprehensive and innovative approaches in rehabilitation to optimize recovery outcomes. This paper provides a thorough exploration of rehabilitation strategies in stroke management, focusing on diagnostic methods, acute management, and diverse modalities encompassing physical, occupational, speech, and cognitive therapies. Emphasizing the importance of early identification of rehabilitation needs and leveraging technological advancements, including neurostimulation techniques and assistive technologies, this manuscript highlights the challenges and opportunities in stroke rehabilitation. Additionally, it discusses future directions, such as personalized rehabilitation approaches, neuroplasticity concepts, and advancements in assistive technologies, which hold promise in reshaping the landscape of stroke rehabilitation. By delineating these multifaceted aspects, this manuscript aims to provide insights and directions for optimizing stroke rehabilitation practices and enhancing the quality of life for stroke survivors.

Keywords: motor learning; neuroplasticity; neurostimulation; rehabilitation; stroke.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

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The most reliable test for clinical assessment of stroke.
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Different stroke rehabilitation modalities.
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