Editorial Reviews
Book Description
More than half a million Americans suffer strokes annually. Many thousands will need rehabilitation. During such a crises, friends and families must navigate a maze of confusion and emotional upset and still try to understand stroke and recovery.
Kip Burkman, MD, provides many answers in The Stroke Recovery Book.
In clear language, Dr. Burkman helps readers understand the various kinds of strokes and how they can affect body functioning, including thinking and emotions. He also lays out detailed information about rehabilitation.
An excellent quick-reference book for those with pressing questions about stroke and stroke recovery.
Book Info
Answers many of the questions asked by families and patients on this subject. Topics covered include: how strokes occur and what happens to the brain, major types of strokes and their effects, cognitive changes, speech impairments, weakness in limbs, swallowing, recovery and rehabilitation, and stroke prevention. For consumers. Softcover. |
