Ask your competent? doctor if in the following 22 years we've gotten to delivering recovery rather than just 'improving' it! 'Improve' is NOT GOOD ENOUGH!
Evidence-based physiotherapeutic concepts for improving arm and hand function in stroke patients
2002, Journal of Neurology
Abstract
In recent years, our
understanding of motor learning,
neuroplasticity and functional
recovery after the occurrence of
brain lesion has grown significantly. New findings in basic
neuroscience provided stimuli for
research in motor rehabilitation.
Repeated motor practice and
motor activity in a real world
environment have been identified
in several prospective studies as
favorable for motor recovery in
stroke patients. EMG initiated electrical muscle stimulation – but not
electrical muscle stimulation alone
– improves motor function of the
centrally paretic arm and hand.
Although a considerable number of
physiotherapeutic “schools” has
been established, a conclusive
proof of their benefit and a physiological model of their effect on
neuronal structures and processes
are still missing. Nevertheless,
evidence-based strategies for
motor rehabilitation are more and
more available, particularly for
patients suffering from central
paresis.
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