Stronger after stroke : your roadmap to recovery / Peter G. Levine.
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TextPublisher: New York : Demos Health, an imprint of Springer Publishing Company, [2018]Copyright date: ©2018Edition: Third editionDescription: xxiii, 285 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type: still image | text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780826124135 (paperback)Subject(s): Cerebrovascular disease -- Patients -- Rehabilitation | Self-care, Health | Cerebrovascular diseaseDDC classification: 616.8/1 LOC classification: RC388.5 | .L48 2018Summary: 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.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Adult Non Fiction | Northam | 616 .81 LEV (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | al42000208647b |
"Fully revised and updated"-- Cover.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-251) and index.
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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