Vagus Nerve Stimulation Paired with Upper-Limb Rehabilitation After Stroke: Two- and Three-Year Follow-up from the Pilot Study
More than 50% of people post-stroke have significant limitations in their ability to carry out day-to-day functional activities long term and are unable to effectively incorporate their impaired hand and arm during everyday tasks1,2. The disabling effects typically persist for many years after the initial stroke3,4. People with stroke often compensate by using the less impaired limb for daily activities, which may precipitate learned non-use and result in further deterioration of arm and hand function5.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Gerard E. Francisco, Navzer Engineer, Jesse Dawson, Teresa J. Kimberley, Steven Cramer, Cec ília N. Prudente, David Pierce, Brent W. Tarver, Reema H. Adham Hinds, Ann Van de Winckel, Nuray Yozbatiran Tags: Original Research Source Type: research