Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery, 2nd Edition

Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery, 2nd Edition

<p><i>Stronger After Stroke</i> 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. </p> <p>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. Also included is a breakdown of the phases of recovery and how these phases can provide structure to efforts towards recovery.</p> <p><i>Stronger After Stroke</i> promotes:</p> <p><ul> <li>Repetition of task-specific movements <li>Proper scheduling of practice <li>Challenges at each stage of recovery <li>Setting goals and recognizing when they have been achieved </ul></p> <p>The second edition is completely revised throughout incorporating feedback from readers and the latest research data. Peter has written a new chapter on "recovery core concepts" that defines the stages of recovery and explains how these stages can structure efforts toward recovery. There is also a new Question and Answer section culled from the talks Peter regularly gives on the subject.</p>