Butterworth-Heinemann Stroke Rehabilitation

Totally updated and revised, this new edition continues to provide protocols for the restoration of normal functional movement following stroke. Previously published asA Motor Relearning Programme for Stroke, the authors have produced a completely revised and updated version of this essential guide to task- and context-specific exercise and training for the optimal functional recovery of stroke patients. The guidelines are based on scientific rationale and clinical research and cover a range of critical everyday actions, while the modern and accessible format with many new photographs and line drawings is designed for maximum clarity and practicality. Written by two experts in their field, Stroke Rehabilitation presents Carr and Shepherd's system of stroke rehabilitation. The clear and comprehensive linking of science and clinical practice are designed for physiotherapists, occupational therapists and all those involved in the rehabilitation of patients with stroke.