Background Physical therapy (PT) is one of the key disciplines in interdisciplinary stroke
rehabilitation. The aim of this systematic review was to provide an update of the evidence for …

Background Various approaches to physical rehabilitation to improve function and mobility
are used after stroke. There is considerable controversy around the relative effectiveness of …

Background Non-immersive virtual reality is an emerging strategy to enhance motor
performance for stroke rehabilitation. There has been rapid adoption of non-immersive …

Loss of functional movement is a common consequence of stroke for which a wide range of
interventions has been developed. In this Review, we aimed to provide an overview of the …

This document provides a review of the techniques and therapies used in gait rehabilitation
after stroke. It also examines the possible benefits of including assistive robotic devices and …

Background and Purpose—Hemiparesis resulting in functional limitation of an upper
extremity is common among stroke survivors. Although existing evidence suggests that …

Background Levels of physical fitness are low after stroke. It is unknown whether improving
physical fitness after stroke reduces disability. Objectives To determine whether fitness …

Background Repetitive task training (RTT) involves the active practice of task‐specific motor
activities and is a component of current therapy approaches in stroke rehabilitation …

Objective: To determine the evidence for physical therapy interventions aimed at improving
functional outcome after stroke. Methods: MEDLINE, CINAHL, Cochrane Central Register of …

Background Treadmill training, with or without body weight support using a harness, is used
in rehabilitation and might help to improve walking after stroke. This is an update of the …