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Stronger After Stroke, Third Edition: Your Roadmap to Recovery - Softcover

Levine, Peter G

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9780826124135: Stronger After Stroke, Third Edition: Your Roadmap to Recovery
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0826124135 ISBN 13: 9780826124135
Publisher: Demos Health, 2018

Synopsis

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 ofStronger After Strokefeatures:

  • 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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About the Author

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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Publisher
Demos Health
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0826124135
ISBN 13 
9780826124135
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
3
Number of pages
296
Rating
  • 4.18 out of 5 stars
    258 ratings by Goodreads