The Stroke Recovery Book: A Guide for Patients and Families

Penned by a rehabilitation physician who has worked with thousands of stroke patients and families, this reference provides simple answers to the many questions that surround strokes and stroke rehabilitation. Free of technical medical jargon, this resource addresses topics such as the anatomy of a stroke, impairments and complications associated with strokes, and preventing and reducing the risk of them. A gallery of photographs that show and explain the latest methodologies in rehabilitation equipment is also included.

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The Stroke Recovery Book: A Guide for Patients and Families

Penned by a rehabilitation physician who has worked with thousands of stroke patients and families, this reference provides simple answers to the many questions that surround strokes and stroke rehabilitation. Free of technical medical jargon, this resource addresses topics such as the anatomy of a stroke, impairments and complications associated with strokes, and preventing and reducing the risk of them. A gallery of photographs that show and explain the latest methodologies in rehabilitation equipment is also included.

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The Stroke Recovery Book: A Guide for Patients and Families

The Stroke Recovery Book: A Guide for Patients and Families

by Kip Burkman MD
The Stroke Recovery Book: A Guide for Patients and Families

The Stroke Recovery Book: A Guide for Patients and Families

by Kip Burkman MD

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Penned by a rehabilitation physician who has worked with thousands of stroke patients and families, this reference provides simple answers to the many questions that surround strokes and stroke rehabilitation. Free of technical medical jargon, this resource addresses topics such as the anatomy of a stroke, impairments and complications associated with strokes, and preventing and reducing the risk of them. A gallery of photographs that show and explain the latest methodologies in rehabilitation equipment is also included.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781886039988
Publisher: Addicus Books
Publication date: 10/01/2010
Edition description: Second Edition, Second edition
Pages: 152
Product dimensions: 7.46(w) x 11.80(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Kip Burkman, MD, is a rehabilitation physician who specializes in disability medicine and life-care planning. He lives in Omaha, Nebraska.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vi

Introduction vii

1 The Brain and How Strokes Occur 1

2 Impairments Caused by Stroke 14

3 Aphasia: Speech and Language Disruptions 21

4 Hemiplegia: Weakness on One Side 28

5 Dysphagia: Swallowing Difficulties 37

6 Bladder, Bowel, and Sexual Problems 45

7 Other Medical Complications Caused by Stroke 54

8 Recovering from a Stroke 64

9 Rehabilitation 71

10 Care after a Stroke 80

11 Reducing Your Risk of Stroke 96

12 Care for Caregivers 104

Appendix 113

Resources 114

Glossary 120

Index 135

About the Author 144

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