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VDM Verlag Physiotherapy after Stroke by Birgitta Langhammer
The overall aim of this research was to evaluate the _x000D_effect of physiotherapy in the acute and chronic _x000D_stages of stroke in randomised controlled trials. _x000D_Physiotherapy treatment using the Motor Learning _x000D_Programme is preferable to that using the Bobath _x000D_concept in acute rehabilitation of patients with _x000D_stroke. There is no carry-over effect of gains _x000D_obtained during initial physiotherapy regimes on _x000D_long- term function if the exercises are not _x000D_sustained._x000D_The association between walking and dynamic and _x000D_static balance in acute rehabilitation of patients _x000D_with stroke is strong. Balance is closely related to _x000D_task, e.g. walking, getting up from a chair, _x000D_turning, and reaching and cannot be regarded as _x000D_separate from the task._x000D_A follow-up programme on a consultative basis is as _x000D_beneficial as a compulsory exercise programme. _x000D_However, the exercises need to be encouraged and _x000D_instituted by medical staff with knowledge and an _x000D_interest in intensive functional exercise programmes _x000D_individually tailored for stroke patients._x000D_