Skeletal Muscle Changes in the First Three Months of Stroke Recovery: A Systematic Review

• Main Authors: David Beckwée (Author), Lotte Cuypers (Author), Nina Lefeber (Author), Emma De Keersmaecker (Author), Ellen Scheys (Author), Wout Van Hees (Author), Stany Perkisas (Author), Sylvie De Raedt (Author), Eric Kerckhofs (Author), Ivan Bautmans (Author), Eva Swinnen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Medical Journals Sweden, 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Rehabilitation is important in the first months after a stroke for recovery of functional ability, but it is also challenging, since distinct recovery trajectories are seen. Therefore, studying the early changes in muscle characteristics over time (e.g. muscle strength, muscle mass and m...