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- Website: American Heart Association
- Resource type: Article
Summary - The message of this resource is:
Make rehabilitation part of your recovery from stroke. A rehabilitation specialist will make a program based on your needs, which may include physical therapy and other services.
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Keywords
rehab, physical therapy, occupational therapy, stroke recovery, independent living
How was this rated?
Step 1 - Evidence-based
Is this information reliable, based on scientific research?
Step 2 - Transparency
Is it clear who developed the resource and how?
Step 3 - Usability
Is the information easy to understand and easy to use?
Rated on: 7/16/2015 2:50:13 PM
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