• Circuit class therapy for improving mobility after stroke 

      English, C.; Hillier, S.L. (Journal article, 2010)
      Stroke is a major cause of increased dependence for survivors in many activities of daily life, including the ability to walk and negotiate our usual environments. Intensive rehabilitation, with time spent practising ...
    • Cognitive training interventions for dementia and mild cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s disease 

      Orgeta, Vasiliki; McDonald, Kathryn R.; Poliakoff, Ellen; Hindle, John V.; Clare, Linda; Leroi, Iracema (Journal article, 2020)
      Background Approximately 60% to 80% of people with Parkinson's disease (PD) experience cognitive impairment that impacts on their quality of life. Cognitive decline is a core feature of the disease and can often present ...
    • Interventions for promoting physical activity 

      Hillsdon, M.; Foster, C.; Thorogood, M. (Journal article, 2005)
      Not taking enough physical activity leads to an increased risk of a number of chronic diseases including coronary heart disease. Regular physical activity can reduce this risk and also provide other physical and possibly ...
    • Physical fitness training for stroke patients 

      Brazzelli, M.; Saunders, D.H.; Greig, C.A.; Mead, G.E. (Journal article, 2011)
      Fitness training is considered beneficial for stroke patients. Physical fitness is important for the performance of everyday activities. The physical fitness of stroke patients is impaired after their stroke and this may ...
    • Rehabilitation for people with multiple sclerosis: an overview of Cochrane Reviews 

      Amatya, Bhasker; Khan, Fary; Galea, Mary (Journal article, 2019)
      Background Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a major cause of chronic, neurological disability, with a significant long‐term disability burden, often requiring comprehensive rehabilitation. Objectives To systematically ...
    • Repetitive task training for improving functional ability after stroke 

      French, B.; Thomas, L.H.; Leathley, M.J.; Sutton, C.J.; McAdam, J.; Forster, A.; Watkins, C.L. (Journal article, 2007)
      Review question: What are the effects of repeated practice of functional tasks on recovery after stroke when compared with usual care or placebo treatments? Background: Stroke can cause problems with movement, often down ...
    • Treadmill training for patients with Parkinson's disease 

      Mehrholz, J.; Kugler, J.; Storch, A.; Pohl, M.; Hirsch, K.; Elsner, B. (Journal article, 2015)
      Question: We assessed whether treadmill training and body weight support, individually or in combination, could improve walking in people with Parkinson's disease when compared with other gait training methods or no ...