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World J Clin Cases. Aug 16, 2014; 2(8): 316-326
Published online Aug 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i8.316
Published online Aug 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i8.316
Progress in sensorimotor rehabilitative physical therapy programs for stroke patients
Jia-Ching Chen, Department of Rehabilitation, Tzu Chi Buddhist General Hospital, Hualien 970, Taiwan
Jia-Ching Chen, Department of Physical Therapy, Tzu Chi University, Hualien 970, Taiwan
Fu-Zen Shaw, Department of Psychology, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan
Author contributions: Chen JC and Shaw FZ contributed to this paper.
Supported by The National Science Council of Taiwan, No. NSC100-2410-H-006-025-MY3
Correspondence to: Fu-Zen Shaw, PhD, Department of Psychology, National Cheng Kung University, No. 1 University Road, Tainan 701, Taiwan. fzshaw@yahoo.com.tw
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Received: January 2, 2014
Revised: May 15, 2014
Accepted: July 12, 2014
Published online: August 16, 2014
Processing time: 243 Days and 21.4 Hours
Revised: May 15, 2014
Accepted: July 12, 2014
Published online: August 16, 2014
Processing time: 243 Days and 21.4 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Rehabilitation strategies, including conventional interventions with an empirical basis and advanced interventions based on scientific evidence, are reviewed. The concept of a training package that is related to the severity of impairment and the phase of recovery from stroke is proposed to maximize the recovery of motor function after a stroke. The training package for therapists provides valuable suggestions for selecting from the available and suitable advanced rehabilitation methods as well as from the conventional rehabilitation methods.