Stronger After Stroke, Third Edition: Your Roadmap to Recovery

by Peter G. Levine

Now in its third edition, Stronger After Stroke gives the power of recovery to the listeners by providing simple-to-follow instructions for reaching the highest possible level of recovery. The audiobook's neuroplastic recovery model stresses repetition of task-specific practice, proper scheduling of practice, setting goals, and measuring progress to achieve optimal results. Researcher Peter G. Levine breaks down the science and gives survivors evidence-based tools to retrain the brain and take charge of recovery.

Stronger After Stroke introduces listeners to leading-edge stroke recovery information while simplifying the process to attain specific benchmarks. Also included is a sample recovery schedule, a helpful glossary of frequently used stroke recovery terms, and a list of resources for listeners to research emerging stroke recovery options.

The new third edition of Stronger After Stroke



Complete update of all chapters to reflect new knowledge about maximizing recovery The latest research insights applied to individual recovery programs Steps to cope with challenges at each stage of recovery and achieve success Strategies to save time and money New chapters on using electrical stimulation, reducing post-stroke pain, and understanding spasticity

1 pages, Audio CD

Published March 1, 2021

Reviews

[Alana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Content-wise, this book is invaluable to anyone who's had a stroke, is taking care of someone who's had a stroke, or is medical professionals who work with stroke patients.
That's why it's such a shame the audiobook is almost unusuable as a resource for someone who's had a stroke and would benefit from being able to listen to this book.
I hope the authors will study the audiobook "The Pragmatic Programmer" as a model for how to make a user-friendly audiobook: That is, "chapters" should be descriptive and split up based on content instead of the physical book's chapters so listeners can more easily navigate/return to a section they're interested in. They could also provide a supplementary PDF (or better, a web resource) for url links instead of reading them aloud for several minutes.

[Alice Persons · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had a hemorrhagic stroke at 72 in Feb. 2024 from a ruptured aneurysm. I spent almost 11 months in hospitals/rehabs and had 3 brain surgeries. More than two years later, I am almost fully recovered and feel very lucky. This book is a practical guide to taking control of your own recovery which I wish I had had much earlier. I highly recommend it to any stroke survivor or caregiver/family member. This has a lot of information which no one I encountered in the health care system told me. Clearly written. It’s good that Levine puts out updated editions. His basic message is, recovery will be hard but it’s crucial to work at it, and you have to be your own advocate and coach.

[Pam McGinty · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book after having had a stroke that left my right side (dominant side) affected by the stroke significantly. I found it to be very enlightening, helpful, informative and supporting. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has suffered a stroke, care for a stroke patient, or is a student interested in rehabilitation or stroke patients.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned that I am a normal stroke survivor. It takes lots of energy and time to recover.

[Rob · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great information, always happy with an evidence based approach. Some of the later chapters are more resource than educational but they serve their purpose.

[Krishna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some valuable information on recovery & neuroplasticity.

[Steffy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Useful and motivating. I'm glad I read this as soon as I did.