Purpose—The aim of this guideline is to provide a synopsis of best clinical practices in the
rehabilitative care of adults recovering from stroke. Methods—Writing group members were …

Background: Spasticity is a common sequela of stroke. The incidence of poststroke spasticity
(PSS) has not been systematically reviewed in recent years, and some risk factors remain …

Background Stroke is one of the most common causes of acquired disability, leaving
numerous adults with cognitive and motor impairments, and affecting patients' capability to …

Among the estimated 20% to 40% of stroke survivors who develop spasticity, the burden of
this condition on patients, caregivers, and society is substantial. Stroke survivors with …

Background and purpose Physical fitness is impaired after stroke, may contribute to
disability, yet is amenable to improvement through regular physical activity. To facilitate …

Oral baclofen has long been a mainstay in the management of spasticity. This review looks
at the clinical evidence for the efficacy and safety of oral baclofen in patients with spasticity …

Cardiorespiratory fitness programs are increasingly used in stroke rehabilitation. Maximal
oxygen uptake is the gold standard measurement of cardiorespiratory fitness; however, no …

Background: It has long been assumed that stroke patients plateau in their recovery within 3
to 6 months of their stroke, and evidence for rehabilitation during the chronic stage is limited …

Purpose: After stroke, physical activity and physical fitness levels are low, impacting on
health, activity and participation. It is unclear how best to support stroke survivors to increase …

Objective The complexities of post‐stroke spasticity (PSS), and the resultant difficulties in
treating the disability, present a significant challenge to patients, stroke rehabilitation teams …