Stroke is the second leading cause of death and a major contributor to disability worldwide.
The prevalence of stroke is highest in developing countries, with ischemic stroke being the …

Foreword This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical
problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of …

Stroke remains a leading cause of adult disability. Some degree of spontaneous behavioral
recovery is usually seen in the weeks after stroke onset. Variability in recovery is substantial …

Rehabilitation after hemiplegic stroke has typically relied on the training of patients in
compensatory strategies. The translation of neuroscientific research into care has led to new …

An account of the neurobiology of motor recovery in the arm and hand after stroke by two
experts in the field. Stroke is a leading cause of disability in adults and recovery is often …

Stroke is associated with a limited degree of functional recovery. Imaging studies in humans
have shown that reorganization in periinfarct and connected cortical areas most closely …

Background Acquired brain injury (ABI) is the main cause of death and disability among
young adults. In most cases, survivors can experience balance instability, resulting in …

This paper summarizes the Brain-Computer Interfaces for Communication and Control, The
Second International Meeting, held in Rensselaerville, NY, in June 2002. Sponsored by the …

The ability to walk independently with the velocity and endurance that permit home and
community activities is a highly regarded goal for neurological rehabilitation after stroke …

A limited amount of functional recovery commonly occurs in the weeks and months after
stroke, and a number of studies show that such recovery is associated with changes in the …