Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery, 3rd Edition by Peter Levine
English | February 28th, 2018 | ISBN: 0826124135, 9780826124135 | 314 pages | True PDF | 5.04 MB
Now in its third edition, Stronger After Stroke puts the power of recovery in the reader's hands by providing simple-to-follow instructions for reaching the highest possible level of recovery. The book's neuroplastic recovery model stresses repetition of task-specific practice, proper scheduling of practice, setting goals, and measuring progress to achieve optimal results. Researcher Peter G. Levine breaks down the science and gives survivors evidence-based tools to retrain the brain and take charge of recovery.

In easy-to-read sections, Stronger After Stroke introduces readers to leading-edge stroke recovery information while simplifying the process to attain specific benchmarks. Also included is a sample recovery schedule, a helpful glossary of frequently used stroke recovery terms, and a list of resources for readers to research emerging stroke recovery options.

The new Third Edition of Stronger After Stroke features:
* Complete update of all chapters to reflect new knowledge about maximizing recovery
* The latest research insights applied to individual recovery programs
* Steps to cope with challenges at each stage of recovery and achieve success
* DIY strategies to save time and money
* New chapters on using electrical stimulation, reducing post-stroke pain, and understanding spasticity