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Helping stroke survivors get back on their feet
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- Resource type: Blog
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A recent review found that no specific type of physical rehabilitation for stroke was more effective than any other. The authors did state that beginning interventions soon after stroke seemed to be more effective than waiting until later, but more research is needed.
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Keywords
rehab, balance, physiotherapist, sit-to-stand
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Rated on: 4/1/2015 10:44:31 AM
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