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Product Description Totally updated and revised, this long-awaited new edition continues to provide protocols for the restoration of normal functional movement following stroke. Presents Carr and Shepherd's well-known and internationally followed programme on stroke and neurological physiotherapy Replaces the popular A Motor Relearning Programme for Stroke - made up-to-date and applicable to contemporary practice Can be used as a companion text to Carr & Shepherd's Neurological Rehabilitation Rigourously researched and evidence-based The only textbook bridging the gap between science and clinical practice that concentrates on stroke Written specifically with physiotherapists in mind - so appropriate for students as well as more advanced practitioners Many more references than before - helping to provide the evidence for clinical practice New illustrations - easy to read and navigate. Protocols presented in a step by step format, highlighting critical components, adaptive movements and what to do to help plan treatment More information on both biomechanics and exercise - giving the reader crucial, current information Completely redesigned with a new easy to follow layout All the pictures are new to illustrate the treatment protocols New in paperback - easier to carry around or use in practice. Review ""The book is well structured. It provides easily applicable treatment guidlines, backed up by a strong evidence base and an extensive up to date reference list. I would recommend this book for any neurological physiotherapy service."" Ruth O'Cnnell, Phsiotherapy Ireland