Motor neglect: implications for movement and rehabilitation following stroke.

Journal article

PURPOSE: The syndrome of unilateral neglect following stroke is associated with poor outcome and presents significant challenges to those providing therapy for affected individuals. In contrast to a number of reviews which have recently appeared in therapy and rehabilitation journals relating to sensory aspects of neglect, this review focuses on 'motor neglect'. SEARCH STRATEGY: We searched the clinical and scientific literature for papers concerning motor neglect. The search included the da...

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Authors: Punt, T; Riddoch, M

• Journal: Disability and rehabilitation
• Volume: 28
• Issue: 13-14
• Pages: 857-864
• Publication date: 2006-01-01
• DOI: 10.1080/09638280500535025
• EISSN: 1464-5165
• ISSN: 0963-8288
• Language: English
• Keywords: Recovery of Function; Perceptual Disorders; Paresis; Rehabilitation; Evidence-Based Medicine; Motor Skills Disorders; Stroke; Humans; Motor Activity