Vagus Nerve Stimulation Paired With Upper-Limb Rehabilitation After Stroke: 2- and 3-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 tasks.1,2 The disabling effects typically persist for many years after the initial stroke.3,4 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 function.

Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - March 29, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Gerard E. Francisco, Navzer D. Engineer, Jesse Dawson, Teresa J. Kimberley, Steven C. Cramer, Cec ília N. Prudente, David Pierce, W. Brent Tarver, Reema H. Adham Hinds, Ann Van de Winckel, Nuray Yozbatiran Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research