Contralesional Arm Preference Depends on Hemisphere of Damage and Target Location in Unilateral Stroke Patients

Conclusion. Both the side of hemisphere damage and work space location played a significant role in the choice of whether to use the contralesional arm for reaching. These findings have implications for structuring rehabilitation for unilateral stroke patients.

Source: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair - June 13, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Mani, S., Przybyla, A., Good, D. C., Haaland, K. Y., Sainburg, R. L. Tags: Clinical Research Articles Source Type: research