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Physical rehabilitation approaches for the recovery of function and mobility following stroke.
CONCLUSIONS: Physical rehabilitation, comprising a selection of components from different approaches, is effective for recovery of function and mobility after stroke. Evidence related to dose of physical therapy is limited by substantial heterogeneity and does not support robust conclusions. No one approach to physical rehabilitation is any more (or less) effective in promoting recovery of function and mobility after stroke. Therefore, evidence indicates that physical rehabilitation should not be limited to compartmentalised, named approaches, but rather should comprise clearly defined, well-described, evidenced-based phys...
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - April 22, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Pollock A, Baer G, Campbell P, Choo PL, Forster A, Morris J, Pomeroy VM, Langhorne P Tags: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Source Type: research

The DARS (Dopamine Augmented Rehabilitation in Stroke) trial: protocol for a randomised controlled trial of Co-careldopa treatment in addition to routine NHS occupational and physical therapy after stroke
DiscussionThe DARS trial will provide evidence as to whether Co-careldopa, in addition to routine NHS occupational and physical therapy, leads to a greater recovery of motor function, a reduction in carer dependency and advance rehabilitation treatments for people with stroke.Trial registration: ISRCTN99643613 assigned on 4 December 2009.
Source: Trials - August 8, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Bipin BhaktaSuzanne HartleyIvana HollowayJ CouzensGary FordDavid MeadsCatherine SackleyMarion WalkerSharon RuddockAmanda Farrin Source Type: research