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