Open AccessEclectic/mixed model method for upper extremity functional recovery in stroke rehabilitation: A pilot study
Author(s) -
Vijaya Kumar K,
Abraham M. Joshua,
Rakshith Kedambadi,
Prasanna Mithra
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of natural science, biology and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.236
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 2229-7707
pISSN - 0976-9668
DOI - 10.4103/0976-9668.198357
Subject(s) - rehabilitation , stroke (engine) , physical medicine and rehabilitation , physical therapy , motor function , acute stroke , medicine , psychology , nursing , engineering , mechanical engineering , emergency department
Eclectic treatment method is a flexible approach that uses techniques drawn from various schools of thought involving several treatment methods and allows the therapist to adapt to each client's individual needs. Wider application for eclectic approach is however limited in stroke rehabilitation.