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Now in its third edition, 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. The book’s neuroplastic recovery model stresses repetition of task-specific practice, proper scheduling of practice, setting goals, and measuring progress to achieve optimal results. Researcher Peter G. Levine breaks down the science and gives survivors evidence-based tools to retrain the brain and take charge of recovery. In easy-to-read sections, Stronger After Stroke introduces readers to leading-edge stroke recovery information while simplifying the process to attain specific benchmarks. Also included is a sample recovery schedule, a helpful glossary of frequently used stroke recovery terms, and a list of resources for readers to research emerging stroke recovery options. The new Third Edition of Stronger After Stroke features: Complete update of all chapters to reflect new knowledge about maximizing recovery The latest research insights applied to individual recovery programs Steps to cope with challenges at each stage of recovery and achieve success DIY strategies to save time and money New chapters on using electrical stimulation, reducing post-stroke pain, and understanding spasticity

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Author:   Peter Levine
Publisher:   Springer Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Springer Publishing Co Inc
Edition:   3rd New edition
Weight:   0.425kg
ISBN:  

9780826124135

ISBN 10:   0826124135
Pages:   296
Publication Date:   26 February 2018
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Contents Foreword by Michelle Ploughman, BSc.PT, MSc, PhD Preface Introduction Acknowledgments 1. Stroke Recovery Essentials Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan Say No to Plateau Use Your Fantastic Plastic Brain A Doctor Made for Stroke Survivors Neuroscience: Your New Best Friend Using the Wisdom of Athletes The Ultimate Stroke Recovery Drug Measuring Progress 2. Recovery Hints and Tricks Challenge Equals Recovery Use What You Have Train Well on a Treadmill Mirrors Reflect Recovery The Mind, the Brain, and Sticking to the Task Let Recovery Flow The Recovery Calendar Roadmap to Recovery Tips for the Caregiver 3. Safeguarding the Recovery Investment Reduce Pain to Increase Recovery Stay Off the Killing Floor Reduce the Risk of Another Stroke Protect Your Bones Don’t Shorten Shoulder Care 101 Five Tests You Should Do 4. Cool Treatment Options Constraint-Induced Therapy for the Arm and Hand Get Your Hand Back Imagine It! Electrical Stimulation for Frugal Dummies Stimulate Your Stride Mirror Therapy (MT) Recovery of Feeling Speak Musically Constraint-Induced Therapy for Speech You Are Game—Virtual Reality The Good Trains the Bad—Bilateral Training Rhythm Rehab for the Arms and Hands Walking in Rhythm Shocking Subluxation The Neuroplastic Model for “Pusher” Syndrome 5. Elements of Exercise Essential to Recovery Horizontal Rehab: Good Sleep = Good Recovery Get a Home Exercise Program Space to Recover—The Home Gym Space to Focus—The Community Gym Weight Up! Bank Energy and Watch Your Investment Grow 6. Recovery Strategies The Four Phases of Stroke Recovery—And What to Do During Each The Subacute Phase: Recovery’s Sweet Spot Expanding the Therapeutic Footprint Therapy Soup—Mix and Match Lifestyle as Therapy Your Work Schedule Living Recovery Keep the Core Values Close Hard but Safe Eat to Recover Make Home Movies Don’t Neglect the “Good” Side Guide Your Doctor 7. Spasticity Control and Elimination Spasticity—The Beast Unmasked Neuroplastic Beats Spastic Spasticity, Tone, and Contracture: Even Clinicians Get It Wrong Spasticity—Jekyll and Hyde? Give Spasticity the One–Two Punch 8. Motivation: Recovery Fuel Meeting the Challenge of Recovery Be a Caveman When Help Hurts Reconsider Medications This Just Got Real: Psychological Adjustment After Stroke Fight Fatigue Walking Your Way to Better Walking The Young Adult Stroke Survivor (YASS): Driven to Recover 9. Recovery Machines Those Amazing Machines Resources Glossary Index

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Peter G Levine is a researcher, author, clinician, and instructor. Pete was a Research Associate at both the Department of PM&R University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, and a consultant at the B.R.A.I.N. Laboratory, located in The Ohio State University Medical Center.

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