Objectives: Concise “synthetic” review of the state of the art of management of acute
ischemic stroke. Data Sources: Available literature on PubMed. Study Selection: We …

Stroke remains a leading cause of adult disability and the demand for stroke rehabilitation
services is growing. Substantial advances are yet to be made in stroke rehabilitation practice …

Restoration of human brain function after injury is a signal challenge for translational
neuroscience. Rodent stroke recovery studies identify an optimal or sensitive period for …

The first Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Roundtable established a game changing set
of new standards for stroke recovery research. Common language and definitions were …

The vast majority of cerebral stroke cases are caused by transient or permanent occlusion of
a cerebral blood vessel (“ischemic stroke”) eventually leading to brain infarction. The final …

Abstract Purpose of Review Despite current rehabilitative strategies, stroke remains a
leading cause of disability in the USA. There is a window of enhanced neuroplasticity early …

Objective Persistent difficulty in using the upper limb remains a major contributor to physical
disability post-stroke. There is a nihilistic view about what clinically relevant changes are …

Astrocytes are the most abundant cells in the central nervous system (CNS) that provide
nutrients, recycle neurotransmitters, as well as fulfill a wide range of other homeostasis …

The second Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Roundtable “metrics” task force developed
consensus around the recognized need to add kinematic and kinetic movement …

Background: Early mobilisation after stroke is thought to contribute to the effects of stroke-
unit care; however, the intervention is poorly defined and not underpinned by strong …