Stroke: A Guide for Patients and Their Families

by John E. Sarno, Martha Taylor Sarno

Explains, in terms easily understood by lay readers, the physical and emotional effects of strokes and reviews the most current information concerning effective rehabilitation techniques

215 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1969

About the author

John E. Sarno, MD was Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at the New York University School of Medicine. He graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and was board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Sarno served in the U.S. Army Medical Department, 67th Field Hospital-European Theater from 1943 to 1946. He practiced as a family physician for ten years preceding his specialization in rehabilitation medicine. In the early 1950s he initiated the establishment of the Mid-Huson Medical Group in Fishkill, New York. He served as Director of Outpatient Services and Attending Physician at the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, New York University Medical Center for several decades.

Fun fact: His book Healing Back Pain is recommended by Paul Lieberstein, actor and writer of "The Office," a popular television comedy.