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Exercising after a stroke: do it yourself!

ByRinske MaathuisMerlijn Storm

The exercise guide is a practical tool for patients to start exercising independently from day one after a stroke. The exercises are all easy to perform either lying in bed or sitting in a chair. The exercises are divided into three levels of complexity each indicated by a different colour. As much as possible everyday activities are included in the given exercises. According to therapists, nurses and patients, the exercise guide is a powerful and low-cost tool to intensify rehabilitation treatment for patients after stroke without the need for extra personnel. The exercise guide was developed in 2010 in the Netherlands by the University Medical Centre Utrecht and Rehabilitation Centre De Hoogstraat in collaboration with professionals of seven hospitals, rehabilitation centers and nursing homes and patients of the Dutch stroke patients association. In 2013, the exercise guide was translated into English.

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Publication Date
May 17, 2013
Language
English
Category
Health & Fitness
Copyright
All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
Contributors
By (author): Rinske Maathuis, By (author): Merlijn Storm, By (author): Anne Visser-Meily, By (author): Deborah Zinger, By (author): Joyce van Keulen

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PDF

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