FAST INdiCATE Trial protocol. Clinical efficacy of functional strength training for upper limb motor recovery early after stroke: Neural correlates and prognostic indicators

Valerie M Pomeroy, Nick S Ward, Heidi Johansen-Berg, Paulette van Vliet, Jane Burridge, Susan M Hunter, Roger N Lemon, John Rothwell, Christopher J Weir, Alan Wing, Andrew A Walker, Niamh Kennedy, Garry Barton, Richard J Greenwood, Alex McConnachie

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Abstract

Functional strength training in addition to conventional physical therapy could enhance upper limb recovery early after stroke more than movement performance therapy plus conventional physical therapy.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)240-245
JournalInternational Journal of Stroke
Volume9
Issue number2
Early online date12 Sep 2013
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2014

Keywords

  • functional strength training
  • movement performance therapy
  • neuroimaging
  • physical therapy
  • rehabilitation
  • stroke
  • upper limb

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