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Improvement of Physical Function after Stroke: Surgical and Orthotic Management †
Author(s) -
Waters Robert,
Rhoades Marques,
Montgomery Jacqueline
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
journal of the american geriatrics society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.992
H-Index - 232
eISSN - 1532-5415
pISSN - 0002-8614
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1975.tb00313.x
Subject(s) - medicine , stroke (engine) , physical medicine and rehabilitation , functional electrical stimulation , physical therapy , stimulation , mechanical engineering , engineering
Initial and subsequent programs for the orthotic and surgical management of the post‐stroke patient are outlined, particularly with regard to impairment of the lower extremities in hemiplegic patients. New developments in functional electrical stimulation are described.