European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine
-
Eur J Phys Rehabil Med · Feb 2016
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyEarly versus delayed rehabilitation treatment in hemiplegic patients with ischemic stroke: proprioceptive or cognitive approach?
Early/intensive mobilization may improve functional recovery after stroke but it is not clear which kind of "mobilization" is more effective. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and cognitive therapeutic exercise (CTE) are widespread applied in post-stroke rehabilitation but their efficacy and safety have not been systematically investigated. ⋯ These results show a significant effect of time but not of technique that may impact the decision making in the acute phase of care.