Stroke survivors, health care professionals working in rehabilitation, and anyone whose life has been affected by stroke, will find critical information in this Second Edition of Highs, Lows, and Plateaus: a path to recovery from stroke. From the initial injury to the mechanisms of recovery, this book offers guidance on: •Recognizing the initial signs of a stroke and the importance of emergency treatment •Understanding the physical and neural processes associated with rehabilitation and recovery •Understanding the concepts of neuroplasticity that drive recovery of the brain •Understanding the stages of recovery from stroke •Setting goals and having a structured path through the stages of recovery from stroke. Dismissing the negative connotations of “plateau”, this book provides hope, inspiration and useful information along the continuum of recovery. Each step along the path is supported by basic science, concepts of neuroplasticity and the stories that encompass the resilience of the human spirit. Written in an easy to understand, conversational tone, complex topics are simplified and made meaningful through storytelling and analogies. This book is a must read for stroke survivors or anyone whose life has been affected by stroke.

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