Biofeedback interventions for short term upper limb function following stroke: A systematic review with meta-analysis

Stroke is a neurological condition that has a major impact on global public health. Along with coronary artery disease, stroke is one of the leading causes of mortality in the world.1 The magnitude of stroke recovery in most sensorimotor rehabilitation programs depends on age, stroke severity, pre-existing comorbid conditions, and prestroke lifestyle factors.2 In addition, it is important to consider biopsychosocial aspects, as diseases can be modified by contextual and personal factors.3

Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - July 8, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Ana Clara Bonini-Rocha, Anderson L úcio Souza de Andrade, Ruth dos Santos Pereira, André Marques de Moraes, Liana Barbaresco Gomide Matheus, Sérgio Teixeira da Fonseca, Alexandre Lima de Araújo Ribeiro, Wagner Rodrigues Martins Source Type: research