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1. A randomized controlled trial of supervised versus unsupervised exercise programs for ambulatory stroke survivors.

Author: Olney SJ; Nymark J; Brouwer B; Culham E; Day A; Heard J; Henderson M; Parvataneni K;
Institution: Motor Performance Group, School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. olneys@post.queensu.ca
Journal: Stroke. 2006 Feb;37(2):476-81. Epub 2006 Jan 12.
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2. Can electroacupuncture or transcutaneous nerve stimulation influence cognitive and emotional outcome after stroke?

Author: Rorsman Ia; Johansson B;
Institution: Department of Neurology, Lund University Hospital, Lund. Ia.Rorsman@skane.se
Journal: J Rehabil Med. 2006 Jan;38(1):13-9.
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3. Physiotherapy coupled with dextroamphetamine for rehabilitation after hemiparetic stroke: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Author: Gladstone DJ; Danells CJ; Armesto A; McIlroy WE; Staines WR; Graham SJ; Herrmann N; Szalai JP; Black SE;
Institution: Regional Stroke Centre, Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, and Neurosciences Research, Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. david.gladstone@sw.ca
Journal: Stroke. 2006 Jan;37(1):179-85. Epub 2005 Dec 1.
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4. A randomized controlled trial of functional neuromuscular stimulation in chronic stroke subjects.

Author: Daly JJ; Roenigk K; Holcomb J; Rogers JM; Butler K; Gansen J; McCabe J; Fredrickson E; Marsolais EB; Ruff RL;
Institution: Department of Neurology, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA. jjd17@case.edu
Journal: Stroke. 2006 Jan;37(1):172-8. Epub 2005 Dec 1.
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5. Long-term effects of 6-week whole-body vibration on balance recovery and activities of daily living in the postacute phase of stroke: a randomized, controlled trial.

Author: van Nes IJ; Latour H; Schils F; Meijer R; van Kuijk A; Geurts AC; van Nes IJ; Latour H; Schils F; Meijer R; van Kuijk A; Geurts AC;
Institution: Sint Maartenskliniek Research, Development & Education, P.O. Box 9011, 6500 GM, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. i.vannes@maartenskliniek.nl
Journal: Stroke. 2006 Sep;37(9):2331-5. Epub 2006 Aug 10.
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6. Effects of amphetamine and/or L-dopa and physiotherapy after stroke - a blinded randomized study.

Author: Sonde L; Lokk J;
Institution: Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Neurobiology, Caring Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. lars.sonde@sll.se
Journal: Acta Neurol Scand. 2007 Jan;115(1):55-9.
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7. Exploring Theta Burst Stimulation as an intervention to improve motor recovery in chronic stroke.

Author: Talelli P; Greenwood RJ; Rothwell JC; Talelli P; Greenwood RJ; Rothwell JC;
Institution: Institute of Neurology, University College London (UCL), UK. p.talelli@ion.ucl.ac.uk
Journal: Clin Neurophysiol. 2007 Feb;118(2):333-42. Epub 2006 Dec 12.
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8. Rehabilitation of limb apraxia improves daily life activities in patients with stroke.

Author: Smania N; Aglioti SM; Girardi F; Tinazzi M; Fiaschi A; Cosentino A; Corato E; Smania N; Aglioti SM; Girardi F; Tinazzi M; Fiaschi A; Cosentino A; Corato E;
Institution: Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Unit, G.B. Rossi University Hospital, Verona, Italy. nicola.smania@univr.it
Journal: Neurology. 2006 Dec 12;67(11):2050-2.
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9. Constraint-induced movement therapy during early stroke rehabilitation.

Author: Boake C; Noser EA; Ro T; Baraniuk S; Gaber M; Johnson R; Salmeron ET; Tran TM; Lai JM; Taub E; Moye LA; Grotta JC; Levin HS; Boake C; Noser EA; Ro T; Baraniuk S; Gaber M; Johnson R; Salmeron ET; Tran TM; Lai JM; Taub E; Moye LA; Grotta JC; Levin HS;
Institution: Department of Physical Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine/University of Texas-Houston Medical School, Houston, TX, USA. corwin.boake@uth.tmc.edu
Journal: Neurorehabil Neural Repair. 2007 Jan-Feb;21(1):14-24.
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10. Time frame and predictors of recovery from disability following recurrent ischemic stroke.

Author: Hankey GJ; Spiesser J; Hakimi Z; Carita P; Gabriel S; Hankey GJ; Spiesser J; Hakimi Z; Carita P; Gabriel S;
Institution: Stroke Unit, Department of Neurology, Royal Perth Hospital, 197 Wellington St., Perth, Australia, 6000. gjhankey@cyllene.uwa.edu.au
Journal: Neurology. 2007 Jan 16;68(3):202-5.
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11. Bilateral and unilateral movement training on upper limb function in chronic stroke patients: A TMS study.

Author: Summers JJ; Kagerer FA; Garry MI; Hiraga CY; Loftus A; Cauraugh JH;
Institution: Human Motor Laboratory, School of Psychology, University of Tasmania, Australia. Jeff.Summers@utas.edu.au
Journal: J Neurol Sci. 2007 Jan 15;252(1):76-82. Epub 2006 Nov 28.
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12. Randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect of surface neuromuscular electrical stimulation to the shoulder after acute stroke.

Author: Church C; Price C; Pandyan AD; Huntley S; Curless R; Rodgers H;
Institution: Department of Geriatric Medicine, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, North Tyneside General Hospital, North Shields, UK.
Journal: Stroke. 2006 Dec;37(12):2995-3001. Epub 2006 Oct 19.
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13. Prognosis and prognostic factors in ADL-dependent stroke patients during their first in-patient rehabilitation--a prospective multicentre study.

Author: Frank B; Schlote A; Hasenbein U; Wallesch CW;
Institution: Institute of Neurological/Neurosurgical Rehabilitation Research at the Otto-von Guericke-University, Magdeburg, Germany.
Journal: Disabil Rehabil. 2006 Nov 15;28(21):1311-8.
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14. A randomized, placebo-controlled study of donepezil in poststroke aphasia.

Author: Berthier ML; Green C; Higueras C; Fernandez I; Hinojosa J; Martin MC;
Institution: Centro de Investigaciones Medico-Sanitarias, University of Malaga School of Medicine, Spain. mberthier@terra.es
Journal: Neurology. 2006 Nov 14;67(9):1687-9.
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15. Intrathecal baclofen management of poststroke spastic hypertonia: implications for function and quality of life.

Author: Ivanhoe CB; Francisco GE; McGuire JR; Subramanian T; Grissom SP;
Institution: Brain Injury and Stroke Program, The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research, Houston, TX 77030, USA. cindy.ivanhoe@memorialhermann.org
Journal: Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2006 Nov;87(11):1509-15.
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16. Effects of splinting on wrist contracture after stroke: a randomized controlled trial.

Author: Lannin NA; Cusick A; McCluskey A; Herbert RD;
Institution: Rehabilitation Studies Unit, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2112 Australia. nlannin@mail.usyd.edu.au
Journal: Stroke. 2007 Jan;38(1):111-6. Epub 2006 Nov 22.
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17. Can rehabilitation in the home setting reduce the burden of care for the next-of-kin of stroke victims?

Author: Bjorkdahl A; Nilsson AL; Sunnerhagen KS;
Institution: Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Goteborg University, Sweden. ann.bjorkdahl@rehab.gu.se
Journal: J Rehabil Med. 2007 Jan;39(1):27-32.
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18. Motor and functional recovery after stroke: a comparison of 4 European rehabilitation centers.

Author: De Wit L; Putman K; Schuback B; Komarek A; Angst F; Baert I; Berman P; Bogaerts K; Brinkmann N; Connell L; Dejaeger E; Feys H; Jenni W; Kaske C; Lesaffre E; Leys M; Lincoln N; Louckx F; Schupp W; Smith B; De Weerdt W;
Institution: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tervuursevest 101, Heverlee, Belgium. Liesbet.Dewit@faber.kuleuven.be
Journal: Stroke. 2007 Jul;38(7):2101-7. Epub 2007 May 31.
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19. A pilot randomized controlled trial of community-based occupational therapy in late stroke rehabilitation.

Author: Egan M; Kessler D; Laporte L; Metcalfe V; Carter M;
Institution: School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Journal: Top Stroke Rehabil. 2007 Sep-Oct;14(5):37-45.
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20. Does a short period of rehabilitation in the home setting facilitate functioning after stroke? A randomized controlled trial.

Author: Bjorkdahl A; Nilsson AL; Grimby G; Sunnerhagen KS;
Institution: Institute of Clinical Neuroscience-Rehabilitation Medicine, Goteborg University, Guldhedsgatan 19, 413-45 Goteborg, Sweden. ann.bjorkdahl@rehab.gu.se
Journal: Clin Rehabil. 2006 Dec;20(12):1038-49.
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21. Circuit class therapy versus individual physiotherapy sessions during inpatient stroke rehabilitation: a controlled trial.

Author: English CK; Hillier SL; Stiller KR; Warden-Flood A;
Institution: School of Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia. Coralie.English@unisa.edu.au
Journal: Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2007 Aug;88(8):955-63.
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22. Effects of modified constraint-induced movement therapy on reach-to-grasp movements and functional performance after chronic stroke: a randomized controlled study.

Author: Lin KC; Wu CY; Wei TH; Lee CY; Liu JS;
Institution: School of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University and Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Journal: Clin Rehabil. 2007 Dec;21(12):1075-86.
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23. A very early rehabilitation trial for stroke (AVERT): phase II safety and feasibility.

Author: Bernhardt J; Dewey H; Thrift A; Collier J; Donnan G;
Institution: National Stroke Research Institute, Level 1, Neurosciences Building, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, 300 Waterdale Rd, Heidelberg, 3081 Victoria, Australia. J.Bernhardt@unimelb.edu.au
Journal: Stroke. 2008 Feb;39(2):390-6. Epub 2008 Jan 3.
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24. Progressive resistance training after stroke: effects on muscle strength, muscle tone, gait performance and perceived participation.

Author: Flansbjer UB; Miller M; Downham D; Lexell J;
Institution: Department of Rehabilitation, Lund University Hospital, Lund, Sweden. ulla-britt.flansbjer@skane.se
Journal: J Rehabil Med. 2008 Jan;40(1):42-8.
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25. Transcranial magnetic stimulation synchronized with maximal movement effort of the hemiplegic hand after stroke: a double-blinded controlled pilot study.

Author: Izumi S; Kondo T; Shindo K;
Institution: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan. s-izumi@mail.tains.tohoku.ac.jp
Journal: J Rehabil Med. 2008 Jan;40(1):49-54.
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26. Repetitive locomotor training and physiotherapy improve walking and basic activities of daily living after stroke: a single-blind, randomized multicentre trial (DEutsche GAngtrainerStudie, DEGAS).

Author: Pohl M; Werner C; Holzgraefe M; Kroczek G; Mehrholz J; Wingendorf I; Hoolig G; Koch R; Hesse S;
Institution: Klinik Bavaria, Neurological Rehabilitation, Kreischa, Germany.
Journal: Clin Rehabil. 2007 Jan;21(1):17-27.
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27. A randomized controlled study of botulinum toxin A in the treatment of hemiplegic shoulder pain associated with spasticity.

Author: Kong KH; Neo JJ; Chua KS;
Institution: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore. keng_he_kong@ttsh.com.sg
Journal: Clin Rehabil. 2007 Jan;21(1):28-35.
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28. Beyond stroke: description and evaluation of an effective intervention to support family caregivers of stroke patients.

Author: Schure LM; van den Heuvel ET; Stewart RE; Sanderman R; de Witte LP; Meyboom-de Jong B;
Institution: Department of General Practice, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Antonius Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV Groningen, The Netherlands. l.m.schure@med.umcg.nl
Journal: Patient Educ Couns. 2006 Jul;62(1):46-55. Epub 2005 Jul 14.
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29. Little therapy, little physical activity: rehabilitation within the first 14 days of organized stroke unit care.

Author: Bernhardt J; Chan J; Nicola I; Collier JM;
Institution: National Stroke Research Institute, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Australia. j.bernhardt@unimelb.edu.au
Journal: J Rehabil Med. 2007 Jan;39(1):43-8.
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30. Effect of constraint-induced movement therapy on upper extremity function 3 to 9 months after stroke: the EXCITE randomized clinical trial.

Author: Wolf SL; Winstein CJ; Miller JP; Taub E; Uswatte G; Morris D; Giuliani C; Light KE; Nichols-Larsen D; Wolf SL; Winstein CJ; Miller JP; Taub E; Uswatte G; Morris D; Giuliani C; Light KE; Nichols-Larsen D;
Institution: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA. swolf@emory.edu
Journal: JAMA. 2006 Nov 1;296(17):2095-104.
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31. The Physical Activity Scale for Individuals with Physical Disabilities: test-retest reliability and comparison with an accelerometer.

Author: van der Ploeg HP; Streppel KR; van der Beek AJ; van der Woude LH; Vollenbroek-Hutten M; van Mechelen W;
Institution: Dept of Public and Occupational Heatlh, and Institute for Research in Extramural Medicine, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Journal: J Phys Act Health. 2007 Jan;4(1):96-100.
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32. Prospective, blinded, randomized crossover study of gait rehabilitation in stroke patients using the Lokomat gait orthosis.

Author: Mayr A; Kofler M; Quirbach E; Matzak H; Frohlich K; Saltuari L; Mayr A; Kofler M; Quirbach E; Matzak H; Frohlich K; Saltuari L;
Institution: Department of Neurology, Hospital Hochzirl, Zirl, Austria.
Journal: Neurorehabil Neural Repair. 2007 Jul-Aug;21(4):307-14. Epub 2007 May 2.
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33. Phase II trial to evaluate the ActiGait implanted drop-foot stimulator in established hemiplegia.

Author: Burridge JH; Haugland M; Larsen B; Pickering RM; Svaneborg N; Iversen HK; Christensen PB; Haase J; Brennum J; Sinkjaer T;
Institution: SOHPRS, University of Southampton, Highfield, UK. jhb1@soton.ac.uk
Journal: J Rehabil Med. 2007 Apr;39(3):212-8.
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34. Prognostic factors of activity limitation and discharge destination after stroke rehabilitation.

Author: Massucci M; Perdon L; Agosti M; Celani MG; Righetti E; Recupero E; Todeschini E; Franceschini M;
Institution: Department of Rehabilitation, Hospital of Passignano, Passignano, Italy.
Journal: Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2006 Dec;85(12):963-70.
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35. Is fatigue an independent factor associated with activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living and health-related quality of life in chronic stroke?

Author: van de Port IG; Kwakkel G; Schepers VP; Heinemans CT; Lindeman E;
Institution: Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine Utrecht, Rehabilitation Center De Hoogstraat, Utrecht, The Netherlands. i.v.d.port@dehoogstraat.nl
Journal: Cerebrovasc Dis. 2007;23(1):40-5. Epub 2006 Sep 12.
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36. A pilot study of randomized clinical controlled trial of gait training in subacute stroke patients with partial body-weight support electromechanical gait trainer and functional electrical stimulation: six-month follow-up.

Author: Ng MF; Tong RK; Li LS;
Institution: Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
Journal: Stroke. 2008 Jan;39(1):154-60. Epub 2007 Nov 15.
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37. Somatosensory stimulation enhances the effects of training functional hand tasks in patients with chronic stroke.

Author: Celnik P; Hummel F; Harris-Love M; Wolk R; Cohen LG;
Institution: Human Cortical Physiology Section and Stroke Neurorehabilitation Clinic, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA.
Journal: Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2007 Nov;88(11):1369-76.
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38. NINDS clinical trials in stroke: lessons learned and future directions.

Author: Marler JR;
Institution: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health, 6001 Executive Blvd, Rm 2216, Rockville, MD 20892, USA. marlerj@ninds.nih.gov
Journal: Stroke. 2007 Dec;38(12):3302-7. Epub 2007 Oct 25.
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39. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation combined with task-related training improves lower limb functions in subjects with chronic stroke.

Author: Ng SS; Hui-Chan CW;
Institution: Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
Journal: Stroke. 2007 Nov;38(11):2953-9. Epub 2007 Sep 27.
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40. Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation Improves Gait More Than NDT/Bobath Training In Near-Ambulatory Patients Early Post Stroke: A Single-Blind, Randomized Trial.

Author: Thaut MH; Leins AK; Rice RR; Argstatter H; Kenyon GP; McIntosh GC; Bolay HV; Fetter M;
Institution: Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Neuroscience Programs, Colorado State University, Fort Collins.
Journal: Neurorehabil Neural Repair. 2007 May 1;.
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41. The effect of two physiotherapy approaches on physical and cognitive functions and independent coping at home in stroke rehabilitation. A preliminary follow-up study.

Author: Pyoria O; Talvitie U; Nyrkko H; Kautiainen H; Pohjolainen T; Kasper V;
Institution: Central Hospital of Savonlinna, Physical Therapy Services, Savonlinna, Finland. outi.pyoria@isshp.fi
Journal: Disabil Rehabil. 2007 Mar 30;29(6):503-11.
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42. Poststroke shoulder pain: its relationship to motor impairment, activity limitation, and quality of life.

Author: Chae J; Mascarenhas D; Yu DT; Kirsteins A; Elovic EP; Flanagan SR; Harvey RL; Zorowitz RD; Fang ZP;
Institution: Cleveland Functional Electrical Stimulation Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44109, USA. jchae@metrohealth.org
Journal: Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2007 Mar;88(3):298-301.
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43. Effectiveness of gait training using an electromechanical gait trainer, with and without functional electric stimulation, in subacute stroke: a randomized controlled trial.

Author: Tong RK; Ng MF; Li LS; Tong RK; Ng MF; Li LS;
Institution: Department of Health Technology and Informatics, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. k.y.tong@polyu.edu.hk
Journal: Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2006 Oct;87(10):1298-304.
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44. Mental practice in chronic stroke: results of a randomized, placebo-controlled trial.

Author: Page SJ; Levine P; Leonard A;
Institution: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0530. Stephen.Page@uc.edu
Journal: Stroke. 2007 Apr;38(4):1293-7. Epub 2007 Mar 1.
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45. Determinants of depression in chronic stroke: a prospective cohort study.

Author: van de Port IG; Kwakkel G; Bruin M; Lindeman E;
Institution: Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine Utrecht, Rehabilitation Centre De Hoogstraat, Utrecht, The Netherlandz. i.v.d.port@dehoogstraat.nl
Journal: Disabil Rehabil. 2007 Mar 15;29(5):353-8.
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46. Effectiveness of combined acupuncture therapy and conventional treatment on shoulder range of motion and motor power in stroke patients with hemiplegic shoulder subluxation: a pilot study.

Author: Shin BC; Lim HJ; Lee MS;
Institution: Department of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, South Korea. shinbc@hanmail.net
Journal: Int J Neurosci. 2007 Apr;117(4):519-23.
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47. Effects of aromatherapy acupressure on hemiplegic shoulder pain and motor power in stroke patients: a pilot study.

Author: Shin BC; Lee MS;
Institution: Department of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, South Korea.
Journal: J Altern Complement Med. 2007 Mar;13(2):247-51.
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48. A randomized controlled trial of modified constraint-induced movement therapy for elderly stroke survivors: changes in motor impairment, daily functioning, and quality of life.

Author: Wu CY; Chen CL; Tsai WC; Lin KC; Chou SH;
Institution: Graduate Institute of Clinical Behavioral Science and Department of Occupational Therapy, Chang Gung University, and Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Tao-yuan, Taiwan.
Journal: Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2007 Mar;88(3):273-8.
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49. A novel robot device in rehabilitation of post-stroke hemiplegic upper limbs.

Author: Masiero S; Celia A; Armani M; Rosati G;
Institution: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani 1, 35128 Padova, Italy. stef.masiero@unipd.it
Journal: Aging Clin Exp Res. 2006 Dec;18(6):531-5.
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50. Stress in caregivers of aphasic stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial.

Author: Draper B; Bowring G; Thompson C; Van Heyst J; Conroy P; Thompson J;
Institution: Academic Department for Old Age Psychiatry, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney and Department of Psychiatry and School of Public Health & Community Medicine, University Of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. b.draper@unsw.edu.au
Journal: Clin Rehabil. 2007 Feb;21(2):122-30.
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51. Effects of home-based sensory and motor amplitude electrical stimulation on arm dysfunction in chronic stroke.

Author: Sullivan JE; Hedman LD;
Institution: Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois 60611, USA. j-sullivan@northwestern.edu
Journal: Clin Rehabil. 2007 Feb;21(2):142-50.
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52. Robotic-assisted rehabilitation of the upper limb after acute stroke.

Author: Masiero S; Celia A; Rosati G; Armani M;
Institution: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Padova, School of Medicine, Padova, Italy. stef.masiero@unipd.it
Journal: Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2007 Feb;88(2):142-9.
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53. The effect of electro-acupuncture on spasticity of the wrist joint in chronic stroke survivors.

Author: Mukherjee M; McPeak LK; Redford JB; Sun C; Liu W;
Institution: Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160-7601, USA.
Journal: Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2007 Feb;88(2):159-66.
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54. Telerehabilitation using a virtual environment improves upper extremity function in patients with stroke.

Author: Holden MK; Dyar TA; Dayan-Cimadoro L;
Institution: Department of Physical Therapy, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA. m.holden@neu.edu
Journal: IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng. 2007 Mar;15(1):36-42.
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55. Pain, fatigue, and intensity of practice in people with stroke who are receiving constraint-induced movement therapy.

Author: Underwood J; Clark PC; Blanton S; Aycock DM; Wolf SL;
Institution: Pharmaceutical Product Development Inc, Morrisville, NC, USA.
Journal: Phys Ther. 2006 Sep;86(9):1241-50.
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56. Additional therapeutic effects of electroacupuncture in conjunction with conventional rehabilitation for patients with first-ever ischaemic stroke.

Author: Hsieh RL; Wang LY; Lee WC;
Institution: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shin Kong Wo Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Journal: J Rehabil Med. 2007 Apr;39(3):205-11.
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57. Stroke: a randomized trial of exercise or relaxation.

Author: Mead GE; Greig CA; Cunningham I; Lewis SJ; Dinan S; Saunders DH; Fitzsimons C; Young A;
Institution: Department of Geriatric Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
Journal: J Am Geriatr Soc. 2007 Jun;55(6):892-9.
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58. Application of combined botulinum toxin type A and modified constraint-induced movement therapy for an individual with chronic upper-extremity spasticity after stroke.

Author: Sun SF; Hsu CW; Hwang CW; Hsu PT; Wang JL; Yang CL;
Institution: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Veterans General Hospital, No. 386, Ta-Chung 1st Road, Kaohsiung 813, Taiwan. sfsun.tw@yahoo.com.tw
Journal: Phys Ther. 2006 Oct;86(10):1387-97.
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