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Brain Stroke: Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Techniques-An Updated Review

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Last updated: 15 Feb 2025

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Background: Stroke, or cerebrovascular accident (CVA), is a leading cause of mortality and long-term disability worldwide, significantly impacting physical, emotional, and socioeconomic well-being. It is categorized into ischemic (80% of cases) and hemorrhagic strokes, with modifiable risk factors such as hypertension, smoking, and physical inactivity playing a critical role in prevention. Post-stroke rehabilitation aims to optimize functional recovery, promote independence, and enhance quality of life through tailored physical therapy interventions.

Aim: This review aims to provide an updated overview of physical therapy and rehabilitation techniques for stroke recovery, emphasizing evidence-based interventions across acute, sub-acute, and chronic phases. It also explores emerging technologies and their role in enhancing rehabilitation outcomes.

Methods: The review synthesizes findings from recent studies and clinical trials on stroke rehabilitation, focusing on physical therapy interventions such as task-specific training, gait training, sensory recovery, spasticity management, and strength training. It also examines the integration of advanced technologies like virtual reality (VR), robotics, and exoskeletons in rehabilitation programs.

Results: Physical therapy interventions, including repetitive task practice, early mobilization, and task-specific training, significantly improving motor function, balance, and quality of life in stroke survivors. Emerging technologies like VR and robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) show promise in enhancing recovery outcomes. Strengthening exercises, sensory interventions, and spasticity management strategies further contribute to functional improvement. However, the efficacy of some interventions, such as sensory recovery techniques, requires further validation through large-scale trials.

Conclusion: Stroke rehabilitation is a multifaceted process that requires a holistic, patient-centered approach. Physical therapy, combined with emerging technologies, plays a pivotal role in optimizing recovery. Future research should focus on refining protocols, addressing limitations, and exploring innovative interventions to improve outcomes for stroke survivors

DOI

10.21608/ejchem.2025.344348.10982

Keywords

Stroke rehabilitation, Physical therapy, Motor recovery, gait training, Virtual reality, task-specific training

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Rasheed Abdulaziz Rasheed

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Alrasheed

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Al Kharj Armed Forces Hospital (AKMICH), Ministry of Defense, Saudi Arabia

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Sami Fahad Saleh

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Alanazi

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Prince Sultan Military Medical City (PSMMC), Ministry of Defense, Saudi Arabia

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pt.samifahad@gmail.com

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First Name

Rasmi Obaid

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Almutairi

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Prince Sultan Military Medical City (PSMMC), Ministry of Defense, Saudi Arabia

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Reef Mohammed

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Alshibani

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Prince Sultan Military Medical City (PSMMC), Ministry of Defense, Saudi Arabia

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Rahma Ibrahim Abdullah

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Daghriri

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Prince Sultan Military Medical City (PSMMC), Ministry of Defense, Saudi Arabia

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Mohammed Matar

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Alshammari

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Prince Sultan Military Medical City (PSMMC), Ministry of Defense, Saudi Arabia

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Ahmed Awedh Muslih

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Alotaibi

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Prince Sultan Military Medical City (PSMMC), Ministry of Defense, Saudi Arabia

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Sami Abdullah

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Alharbi

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Prince Sultan Military Medical City (PSMMC), Ministry of Defense, Saudi Arabia

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Thamer Rifadah

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Alanazi

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Prince Sultan Military Medical City (PSMMC), Ministry of Defense, Saudi Arabia

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Yousef Mubarak Badia

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Alharbi

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Northern Area Armed Forces Hospital, Ministry of Defense, Saudi Arabia

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Saeed Mohammed Muhy

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Alqahtani

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Prince Sultan Military Medical City (PSMMC), Ministry of Defense, Saudi Arabia

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Adel Mohammed

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Alghurab

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Prince Sultan Military Medical City (PSMMC), Ministry of Defense, Saudi Arabia

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First Name

Dhuha Essa

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Alkhutaymi

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Al Kharj Armed Forces Hospital (AKMICH), Ministry of Defense, Saudi Arabia

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Azizah Shoei

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Hajaji

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Al Kharj Armed Forces Hospital (AKMICH), Ministry of Defense, Saudi Arabia

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Adel Sarhan Awadh

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Alasmari

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Health Services Center and School, Ministry of Defense, Saudi Arabia.

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Volume

67

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13

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46555

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2024-12-01

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2024-12-01

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2024-12-31

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2,245

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2,257

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0449-2285

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2357-0245

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EJCHEM_Volume 67_Issue 13_Pages 2245-2257.pdf

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Egyptian Journal of Chemistry

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Brain Stroke: Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Techniques-An Updated Review

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08 Feb 2025