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The use of walking aids in the rehabilitation of stroke patients

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Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 May 2005

Yocheved Laufer
Yocheved Laufer
Affiliation:
Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Studies, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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Extract

A stroke typically results in a variety of impairments that are primarily unilateral, with the severity of symptoms and resultant disabilities dependent on the site and extent of the insult. While the overall goal of rehabilitation after a stroke is to maximize the individual's functional independence at home and in the community, improved walking function is the treatment goal most often stated by patients following a stroke.

Type
Research Article
Information
Reviews in Clinical Gerontology , Volume 14 , Issue 2 , May 2004 , pp. 137 - 144
Copyright
© 2004 Cambridge University Press

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