In a nutshell This trial examined the benefits of fluoxetine (Prozac or Fontex) in the motor recovery of patients who suffered a stroke. Some background More than half of stroke survivors continue to experience some degree of motor deficit (loss of muscle strength or function due to nerve damage) after a stroke. Hemiplegia (paralysis of the...
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In a nutshell This trial examined the benefit of locomotor training with body-weight support in the recovery of walking ability after a stroke. The optimal time to begin locomotor training after the stroke was also examined. Some background Many stroke survivors suffer from limitations in walking that restrict their mobility within the community,...
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In a nutshell This meta-analysis (an analysis of data combined from several similar trials) examined whether robot-assisted arm training could accelerate motor recovery as part of rehabilitation after stroke. Some background More than half of stroke survivors continue to experience reduced arm function due to nerve damage. This can restrict...
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