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Neuro Navigators Episode 2: How Can You Enhance Mobility Using AFOs or FES After Stroke?

Neuro Navigators: A Medbridge Podcast

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Optimizing Rehabilitation Post-Brain Injury

Exploring the distinctions between chronic and acute phases in motor rehabilitation post-brain injury or stroke, emphasizing the effectiveness of using AFOs and FES to enhance muscle activation, gait kinematics, and walking endurance. The chapter stresses the importance of skilled physical therapy intervention, continuous follow-ups, and patient buy-in for long-term success in managing spasticity and improving overall function. Encouraging therapists to prioritize function, mobility, balance, and gait speed while involving patients in decision-making to optimize outcomes in neurorehabilitation.

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