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Returning to School after Pediatric Stroke
Returning to school after a pediatric stroke can be overwhelming. Brain injury of any kind can have an impact on learning and daily life. Research shows that many students who have had a brain injury benefit from monitoring of academic progress and accommodations in school (1). Your student may need a new school plan after their stroke to help them be successful.
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - April 24, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research

Randomized Controlled Trial of Surface Peroneal Nerve Stimulation for Motor Relearning in Lower Limb Hemiparesis
Abstract: Objective: To compare the motor relearning effect of a surface peroneal nerve stimulator (PNS) versus usual care on lower limb motor impairment, activity limitation, and quality of life among chronic stroke survivors.Design: Single-blinded randomized controlled trial.Setting: Teaching hospital of academic medical center.Participants: Chronic stroke survivors (N=110;>12wk poststroke) with unilateral hemiparesis and dorsiflexion strength of ≤4/5 on the Medical Research Council scale.Interventions: Subjects were stratified by motor impairment level and then randomly assigned to ambulation training with either a su...
Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - February 11, 2013 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Lynne R. Sheffler, Paul N. Taylor, Douglas D. Gunzler, Jaap H. Buurke, Maarten J. IJzerman, John Chae Tags: Journal-Based CME Article Source Type: research