How successful are current therapy methods in the rehabilitation of stroke patients? This, the first of two articles, reviews research studies on the outcome of therapy. It focuses, in particular, upon the influence of therapy on the restoration of patients' independence in activities of daily living. It seems that there is little consistent evidence that therapy has any long-term effect in this area.
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