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1. Brain recovery and rehabilitation.

Author: Heiss WD; Teasel RW;
Institution: The Max-Planck-Institut fur Neurologische Forschung, Department of Neurology, Universitat zu Koln, Germany. wdh@nf.mpg.de
Journal: Stroke. 2006 Feb;37(2):314-6. Epub 2006 Jan 12.

2. Motor learning: its relevance to stroke recovery and neurorehabilitation.

Author: Krakauer JW;
Institution: Stroke and Critical Care Division, Department of Neurology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York NY, USA. jwk18@columbia.edu
Journal: Curr Opin Neurol. 2006 Feb;19(1):84-90.
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3. Diabetes: impact on stroke risk and poststroke recovery.

Author: Kissela B; Air E;
Institution: Department of Neurology, University of Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA.
Journal: Semin Neurol. 2006 Feb;26(1):100-7.
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4. Effects of visual feedback therapy on postural control in bilateral standing after stroke: a systematic review.

Author: Van Peppen RP; Kortsmit M; Lindeman E; Kwakkel G;
Institution: Department of Physiotherapy-Research, Academy of Health Sciences Utrecht, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. r.vanpeppen@azu.nl
Journal: J Rehabil Med. 2006 Jan;38(1):3-9.
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5. The effects of mental practice in stroke rehabilitation: a systematic review.

Author: Braun SM; Beurskens AJ; Borm PJ; Schack T; Wade DT; Braun SM; Beurskens AJ; Borm PJ; Schack T; Wade DT;
Institution: Centre of Expertise in Life Sciences, School of Professional Education, Zuyd University, Nieuw Eyckholt 300, 6400 AN Heerlen, The Netherlands. s.braun@hszuyd.nl
Journal: Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2006 Jun;87(6):842-52.
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6. Non-invasive brain stimulation: a new strategy to improve neurorehabilitation after stroke?

Author: Hummel FC; Cohen LG;
Institution: Human Cortical Physiology Section and Stroke Neurorehabilitation Clinic, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institute of Health, Bethesda 20817, USA.
Journal: Lancet Neurol. 2006 Aug;5(8):708-12.
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7. Bilateral movement training and stroke rehabilitation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Author: Stewart KC; Cauraugh JH; Summers JJ;
Institution: University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611, USA.
Journal: J Neurol Sci. 2006 May 15;244(1-2):89-95. Epub 2006 Feb 14.
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8. Rehabilitation of the older adult with stroke.

Author: Shah MV;
Institution: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Baylor College of Medicine, and Long-Term Acute Care Brain Injury Program, Kindred Hospital, 1333 Moursund Avenue, D-111, Houston, TX 77030, USA. shahm@tirr.tmc.edu
Journal: Clin Geriatr Med. 2006 May;22(2):469-89; xi.
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9. Guidelines abstracted from the Department of Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense clinical practice guideline for the management of stroke rehabilitation.

Author: Rodin M; Saliba D; Brummel-Smith K;
Institution: Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Journal: J Am Geriatr Soc. 2006 Jan;54(1):158-62.
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10. Muscle strength and muscle training after stroke.

Author: Bohannon RW; Bohannon RW;
Institution: Department of Physical Therapy, Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA. richard.bohannon@uconn.edu
Journal: J Rehabil Med. 2007 Jan;39(1):14-20.
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11. Impact of neglect on functional outcome after stroke: a review of methodological issues and recent research findings.

Author: Jehkonen M; Laihosalo M; Kettunen JE;
Institution: Tampere University Hospital, Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation, Tampere, Finland. mervi.jehkonen@pshp.fi
Journal: Restor Neurol Neurosci. 2006;24(4-6):209-15.
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12. Occupational therapy for patients with problems in activities of daily living after stroke.

Author: Legg LA; Drummond AE; Langhorne P;
Institution: Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Academic Section of Geriatric Medicine, Glasgow, UK. step@clinmed.gla.ac.uk
Journal: Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006 Oct 18;(4):CD003585.
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13. Strengthening interventions increase strength and improve activity after stroke: a systematic review.

Author: Ada L; Dorsch S; Canning CG;
Institution: Faculty of Health Science, The University of Sydney, Lidcombe, NSW 1825, Australia. L.Ada@fhs.usyd.au
Journal: Aust J Physiother. 2006;52(4):241-8.
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14. Bone-density changes after stroke.

Author: Beaupre GS; Lew HL; Beaupre GS; Lew HL;
Institution: Bone and Joint Center of Excellence, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto 94304, and the Biomechanical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA.
Journal: Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2006 May;85(5):464-72.
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15. Assessing and inducing neuroplasticity with transcranial magnetic stimulation and robotics for motor function.

Author: O'Malley MK; Ro T; Levin HS;
Institution: Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Rice University, Houston, TX 77005-1892, USA. omalleym@rice.edu
Journal: Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2006 Dec;87(12 Suppl 2):S59-66.
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16. Noninvasive cortical stimulation in neurorehabilitation: a review.

Author: Harris-Love ML; Cohen LG;
Institution: Human Cortical Physiology Section, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
Journal: Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2006 Dec;87(12 Suppl 2):S84-93.
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17. The role of biofeedback in stroke rehabilitation: past and future directions.

Author: Nelson LA;
Institution: Department of Psychiatry, University of Washington, School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Journal: Top Stroke Rehabil. 2007 Jul-Aug;14(4):59-66.
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18. Virtual reality in stroke rehabilitation: still more virtual than real.

Author: Crosbie JH; Lennon S; Basford JR; McDonough SM;
Institution: Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Research Institute, Faculty of Life and Health Sciences, University of Ulster, Shore Road, Newtownabbey, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK.
Journal: Disabil Rehabil. 2007 Jul 30;29(14):1139-46; discussion 1147-52.
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19. Cognitive rehabilitation for memory deficits following stroke.

Author: Nair RD; Lincoln NB;
Institution
Journal: Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007 Jul 18;(3):CD002293.
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20. Benefits of occupational therapy in stroke rehabilitation.

Author: Govender P; Kalra L;
Institution: Department of Occupational Therapy, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, UK. paran.govender@kch.nhs.uk
Journal: Expert Rev Neurother. 2007 Aug;7(8):1013-9.
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21. Yoga in stroke rehabilitation: a systematic review and results of a pilot study.

Author: Lynton H; Kligler B; Shiflett S;
Institution: Continuum Center for Health and Healing, New York, New York, USA.
Journal: Top Stroke Rehabil. 2007 Jul-Aug;14(4):1-8.
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22. Tai Chi exercise and stroke rehabilitation.

Author: Taylor-Piliae RE; Haskell WL;
Institution: School of Medicine, Stanford Prevention Research Center, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA.
Journal: Top Stroke Rehabil. 2007 Jul-Aug;14(4):9-22.
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23. Adjunctive care with nutritional, herbal, and homeopathic complementary and alternative medicine modalities in stroke treatment and rehabilitation.

Author: Bell IR;
Institution: Department of Family and Community Medicine, The University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA.
Journal: Top Stroke Rehabil. 2007 Jul-Aug;14(4):30-9.
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24. Does acupuncture work for stroke rehabilitation: what do recent clinical trials really show?

Author: Shiflett SC;
Institution: Department of Psychology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA.
Journal: Top Stroke Rehabil. 2007 Jul-Aug;14(4):40-58.
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25. Randomized clinical stroke rehabilitation trials in 2005.

Author: Rabadi MH;
Institution: Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, 785 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605, USA. mrabadi@burke.org
Journal: Neurochem Res. 2007 Apr-May;32(4-5):807-21. Epub 2006 Dec 27.
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26. Cortical brain stimulation: a potential therapeutic agent for upper limb motor recovery following stroke.

Author: Harvey RL; Nudo RJ;
Institution: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,, Feinberg School of Medicine Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Journal: Top Stroke Rehabil. 2007 Nov-Dec;14(6):54-67.
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27. Virtual reality-based approaches to enable walking for people poststroke.

Author: Deutsch JE; Mirelman A;
Institution: Rivers Lab, UMDNJ-SHRP, Newark, New Jersey, USA.
Journal: Top Stroke Rehabil. 2007 Nov-Dec;14(6):45-53.
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28. Poststroke upper extremity rehabilitation: a review of robotic systems and clinical results.

Author: Brewer BR; McDowell SK; Worthen-Chaudhari LC;
Institution: Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Journal: Top Stroke Rehabil. 2007 Nov-Dec;14(6):22-44.
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29. Assessment of habitual physical activity and paretic arm mobility among stroke survivors by accelerometry.

Author: Green LB;
Institution: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Journal: Top Stroke Rehabil. 2007 Nov-Dec;14(6):9-21.
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30. Stroke rehabilitation evolves. New strategies, improved outcomes.

Author: Bomia J; Helmkamp N; Lyons S;
Institution: Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, Grand Rapids, Mich., USA.
Journal: Rehab Manag. 2007 Dec;20(10):10, 12, 14-7.

31. Gait training strategies utilized in poststroke rehabilitation: are we really making a difference?

Author: Bogey R; Hornby GT;
Institution: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Journal: Top Stroke Rehabil. 2007 Nov-Dec;14(6):1-8.
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32. Brain stimulation in poststroke rehabilitation.

Author: Alonso-Alonso M; Fregni F; Pascual-Leone A;
Institution: Berenson-Allen Center for Noninvasive Brain Stimulation, Behavioral Neurology Unit, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass., USA.
Journal: Cerebrovasc Dis. 2007;24 Suppl 1:157-66. Epub 2007 Nov 1.
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33. Recent advances in stroke rehabilitation 2006.

Author: Kalra L; Ratan R;
Institution: Department of Stroke Medicine, King's College London School of Medicine, Denmark Hill Campus, Bessemer Rd, London SE5 9PJ, UK. lalit.kalra@kcl.ac.uk
Journal: Stroke. 2007 Feb;38(2):235-7. Epub 2007 Jan 4.

34. Review of stroke rehabilitation.

Author: Young J; Forster A;
Institution: Academic Unit of Elderly Care and Rehabilitation, University of Leeds and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford BD5 0NA. John.young@bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk
Journal: BMJ. 2007 Jan 13;334(7584):86-90.

35. Motor imagery and stroke rehabilitation: a critical discussion.

Author: de Vries S; Mulder T;
Institution: Centre for Human Movement Sciences, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, the Netherlands. s.j.de.vries@rug.nl
Journal: J Rehabil Med. 2007 Jan;39(1):5-13.
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36. Advances in stroke regenerative medicine 2007.

Author: Kalra L; Ratan RR;
Institution: King's College London School of Medicine, Bessemer Road, London, United Kingdom. Lalit.kalra@kcl.ac.uk
Journal: Stroke. 2008 Feb;39(2):273-5. Epub 2008 Jan 10.

37. Computer access for people after stroke.

Author: Hitchcock E;
Institution: Technology Center, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Journal: Top Stroke Rehabil. 2006 Summer;13(3):22-30.
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38. Visual deficits following stroke: maximizing participation in rehabilitation.

Author: Wolter M; Preda S;
Institution: Technology Center, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Journal: Top Stroke Rehabil. 2006 Summer;13(3):12-21.
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39. Task selection and enriched environments: a functional upper extremity training program for stroke survivors.

Author: Davis JZ;
Institution: International Clinical Educators, Inc., Port Townsend, Washington, USA.
Journal: Top Stroke Rehabil. 2006 Summer;13(3):1-11.
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40. Occupational therapy for patients with problems in personal activities of daily living after stroke: systematic review of randomised trials.

Author: Legg L; Drummond A; Leonardi-Bee J; Gladman JR; Corr S; Donkervoort M; Edmans J; Gilbertson L; Jongbloed L; Logan P; Sackley C; Walker M; Langhorne P;
Institution: Academic Section of Geriatric Medicine, Glasgow Royal Infirmary University NHS Trust, Glasgow G31 2ER. step@clinmed.gla.ac.uk
Journal: BMJ. 2007 Nov 3;335(7626):922. Epub 2007 Sep 27.
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41. Predictors of driving ability following stroke: a systematic review.

Author: Marshall SC; Molnar F; Man-Son-Hing M; Blair R; Brosseau L; Finestone HM; Lamothe C; Korner-Bitensky N; Wilson KG;
Institution: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The Rehabilitation Centre, Elisabeth Bruyere Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
Journal: Top Stroke Rehabil. 2007 Jan-Feb;14(1):98-114.
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42. Effects of exercise training programs on walking competency after stroke: a systematic review.

Author: van de Port IG; Wood-Dauphinee S; Lindeman E; Kwakkel G;
Institution: Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine Utrecht, Rehabilitation Center De Hoogstraat, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Journal: Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2007 Nov;86(11):935-51.
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43. Motor cortex stimulation for intractable pain.

Author: Osenbach RK; Osenbach RK;
Institution: Division of Neurosurgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA. osenb001@mc.duke.edu
Journal: Neurosurg Focus. 2006 Dec 15;21(6):E7.
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44. Facilitating recovery: evidence for organized stroke care.

Author: Kalra L; Langhorne P;
Institution: Department of Stroke Medicine, King's College London School of Medicine, London, UK. lalit.kalra@kcl.ac.uk
Journal: J Rehabil Med. 2007 Mar;39(2):97-102.
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45. Recent progress in physical therapy of the upper-limb rehabilitation after stroke: emphasis on thermal intervention.

Author: Chen JC; Shaw FZ;
Institution: Department of Rehabilitation, Tzu Chi Buddhist General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan.
Journal: J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2006 Nov-Dec;21(6):469-73.
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46. Levels of evidence supporting dysphagia interventions: where are we going?

Author: Logemann JA;
Institution: Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, USA.
Journal: Semin Speech Lang. 2006 Nov;27(4):219-26.
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47. When stroke strikes. Minimizing impact and maximizing recovery.

Author: Shaughnessy M; Michael KM; Normandt P;
Institution: Veterans Affairs Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Baltimore, USA.
Journal: Adv Nurse Pract. 2006 Sep;14(9):26-33; quiz 34.

48. Exercise rehabilitation after stroke.

Author: Ivey FM; Hafer-Macko CE; Macko RF; Ivey FM; Hafer-Macko CE; Macko RF;
Institution: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201-1595, USA.
Journal: NeuroRx. 2006 Oct;3(4):439-50.
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49. Neurorestorative treatment of stroke: cell and pharmacological approaches.

Author: Chen J; Chopp M;
Institution: Department of Neurology, Henry Ford Health Sciences Center, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Journal: NeuroRx. 2006 Oct;3(4):466-73.
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50. Does brain stimulation after stroke have a future?

Author: Talelli P; Rothwell J;
Institution: Sobell Department, Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London, UK.
Journal: Curr Opin Neurol. 2006 Dec;19(6):543-50.
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51. Preventing depression after stroke.

Author: Whyte EM; Mulsant BH; Rovner BW; Reynolds CF;
Institution: Department of Psychiatry, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, USA. whyteem@upmc.edu
Journal: Int Rev Psychiatry. 2006 Oct;18(5):471-81.
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52. Defining and quantifying coping strategies after stroke: a review.

Author: Donnellan C; Hevey D; Hickey A; O'Neill D;
Institution: Department of Medical Gerontology, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. cdonnel@tcd.ie
Journal: J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2006 Nov;77(11):1208-18.
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53. Psychological impact of stroke: a recovering nurse's story.

Author: Lanza M;
Institution: Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital, Bedford, Massachusetts 01730, USA. Marilyn.Lanza@med.va.gov
Journal: Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2006 Aug-Sep;27(7):765-74.
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