Efficacy and Dose of Rehabilitation Approaches for Severe Upper Limb Impairments and Disability During Early Acute and Subacute Stroke: A Systematic Review.

Journal: Physical therapy
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine the evidence of the efficacy of rehabilitation approaches for improving severe upper limb impairments and disability during acute and early subacute stroke, taking into consideration the dosage of therapy.

Authors

  • Steff Doumen
    REVAL, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Hasselt, Hasselt, Belgium.
  • Luca Sorba
    REVAL, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Hasselt, Hasselt, Belgium.
  • Peter Feys
  • Lisa Tedesco Triccas
    REVAL, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Hasselt, Hasselt, Belgium.