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Papers

(The median citation count of Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
What do employers need when supporting stroke survivors to return to work?: a mixed-methods study	41
The Lycra arm sleeve for treatment of glenohumeral subluxation in people with sub-acute stroke: a randomized controlled (RC) feasibility study	30
Intervention effect of nursing techniques of traditional Chinese medicine on post-stroke insomnia: a network meta-analysis	27
Structural and mechanical alterations of the medial head of the gastrocnemius after stroke assessed by high-frequency ultrasound: a prospective study	26
The muscle shortening maneuver in individuals with stroke: a consideration-of-concept randomized pilot trial	25
Differences in standing balance by level of upper extremity motor impairment after stroke	25
Algorithms to support the choice of a wrist-hand orthosis for motor function recovery in post-stroke patients: a narrative systematic review	19
Defining tibial anterior muscle morphology in first-ever chronic stroke patients using three-dimensional freehand ultrasound	17
The Association between fatigue and physical activity in patients hospitalized with subacute stroke	17
Clinical prediction rules for multi surfaces walking independence using the Berg Balance Scale or Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test in persons with stroke	17
Economic well-being after stroke: differences by age of onset	16
Establishing minimal clinically important difference of modified dynamic gait index in people with subacute stroke	16
The mediating roles of caregiver needs and caregiver readiness in the relation between family resilience and benefit finding in family caregivers of patients with stroke in China	16
The effect of education based on the seven-step (7E) learning cycle on the quality of life of stroke patients and the care burden of their caregivers: a randomized clinical trial	15
Reliability and validity of stroke self-efficacy questionnaire: a Vietnamese version	11
Prevalence of knee pain and factors influencing its risk in ambulatory chronic stroke survivors	11
Letter to the Editor: role of tDCS plus virtual reality in enhancing cognitive function in patients with chronic stroke: a quasi-randomized clinical trial	11
Inter- and intra-rater reliability, construct validity and feasibility of the independently get off the floor scoring system for Japanese stroke survivors	10
Specific within-domain cognitive impairments predict depression severity six-months after stroke	10
Understanding the factors that influence stroke survivors to begin or resume exercise: a qualitative exploration	9
A meta-analysis of the effect of evidence-based nursing for patients with ischemic stroke	9
Psychometric testing of the Chinese version of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health Measure of Participation and Activities Screener in people with stroke	9
Body mass index is associated with disability at discharge as indicated by the modified Rankin Scale in patients with ischemic stroke: a JROAD-DPC study	9
Non-invasive brain stimulation improves pain in patients with central post-stroke pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis	9
The effect of acupuncture treatment on sleep quality in post-stroke patients	9

Evaluation of driving fitness using driving simulators in patients with right-hemisphere damage: an unmatched case-control study	9
Association between pre-stroke frailty and post-discharge destination in acute stroke among Chinese older adults	9
Long-term retention effects of overground walk-slip training on clinical outcomes among people with hemiparetic stroke	9
Validation of quadriceps muscle thickness cutoff values for low muscle mass detection in patients with strokes undergoing rehabilitation	8
Efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for post-stroke shoulder pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Self-efficacy and pre-stroke activity/participation combined with functional independence best explain mobility limitations after stroke: a cross-sectional, exploratory study	8
Comparing the reliability of physical activity questionnaires in community-dwelling adults with stroke	8
Respiratory and functional status of inpatients with stroke: a cross-sectional study	8
Development of the Japanese version of the stroke stigma scale: a validity and reliability assessment	8
Validity of the two-minute walk test to assess exercise capacity and estimate cardiorespiratory fitness in individuals after stroke: a cross-sectional study	8
Relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder and fear of progression in stroke patients: the mediating role of perceived social support and coping styles	8
The effects of low-intensity resistance training with blood flow restriction versus traditional resistance exercise on lower extremity muscle strength and motor functionin ischemic stroke survivors: a	8
Characteristics of randomized controlled trials of lower extremity interventions for post-stroke recovery in low-to-middle-income countries and high-income countries	8
Professional reintegration after stroke: experiences of Portuguese stroke survivors	8
Efficacy of plantar tactile sensation and balance in patients with subacute stroke following plantar kinesio taping: a randomized, cross-over preliminary study	8
Effects of somatosensory discrimination training on motor and functional recovery in patients with stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Education level amplifies the mediating pathway of rehabilitation motivation between metacognition and quality of life in stroke survivors	7
Translation and pilot validation of the Moroccan version of Stroke Impact Scale (SIS) 3.0	7
Intermittent theta-burst stimulation for post-stroke cognitive impairment: a double-blind randomized controlled trial	7
Predictive validity of obstacle-crossing test variations in identifying fallers after inpatient rehabilitation for stroke	7
Informal caregiver training to address functional mobility limitations of stroke survivors: a scoping review	7
Structured different exercise protocols improve lung function, respiratory muscle strength, and thickness in stroke patients. A randomized controlled trial	7
Reduced contralateral center of pressure displacement during lateral weight-shifting in patients with lateropulsion after acute brainstem infarction	6
Factors and prediction model associated with resumption of social outings in stroke survivors 6 months after onset: a multicenter prospective study	6
Backward walking training is as effective as or better than forward walking training for improving walking speed after stroke: a systematic review with meta-analysis	6
The effect of vestibular and somatosensory rehabilitation in addition to early rehabilitation on balance after stroke: a randomized controlled trial	6
The brief executive language screen: sensitivity and specificity in acute to early sub-acute stroke	6
The effectiveness of core stability exercises on functional outcomes in early subacute stroke recovery: a randomized controlled trial	6
Effectiveness of contrast compression therapy for post-stroke complex regional pain syndrome: a randomized control trial	6
A prospective reappraisal of motor outcome prediction in patients with acute stroke by using atlas-based diffusion tensor imaging biomarkers	6
Self-reported emotional health and social support but not executive function are associated with participation after stroke	6
Comparison of the effects of robot-assisted gait training using FES versus virtual reality for stroke patients. A randomized clinical trial	6
Improving stroke clinical guideline adherence in an Australian hospital using a clinician-led implementation process	6
Measurement properties of the 6-min step test for estimating cardiorespiratory fitness in individuals with chronic stroke	6
Upper limb assessment with inertial measurement units according to the international classification of functioning in stroke: a systematic review and correlation meta-analysis	5
Letter regarding the article entitled “participation in daily life activities at two months after stroke predicts long-term health-related quality of life”	5
Recommended moderate to vigorous physical activity levels for people in the chronic phase of stroke can be achieved in outpatient physiotherapy: a multicentre observational study	5
The role of family Social support in stroke recovery and desired rehabilitation outcomes in U.S. adults: a scoping review	5
Development of the Japanese version of the awareness questionnaire for assessment of self-awareness after acquired brain injury: reliability and validity	5
Assessing limb apraxia after ischemic stroke: validation of the Chinese version of the diagnostic instrument for limb apraxia-short version (DILA-S) classic subtests	5
Chronic pain prevalence and severity associated with stroke survivorship	5
The impact of social determinants of health on stroke rehabilitation service utilization measured during acute stroke hospitalization	5
Differences in uneven-surface walking characteristics: high-functioning vs low-functioning people with stroke	5
Inferior vena cava filter migration to the heart after stroke: a case report	5
Efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with soft robotic glove training for slight-to-moderate post-stroke upper limb spasticity: a randomized controlled trial	5
Non-pharmacological interventions to treat mood disturbances post-stroke: a systematic review	5
Is communication key in stroke rehabilitation and recovery? National linked stroke data study	4
Health literacy is associated with less depression symptoms, higher perceived recovery, higher perceived participation, and walking ability one year after stroke – a cross-sectional study	4
Feasibility of performing a multi-arm clinical trial examining the novel combination of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and aerobic exercise for post-stroke depression	4
Asymmetry in fractional anisotropy of the corticospinal tract correlates with measures of body structure/function and activity in the chronic phase after stroke	4

Development of health literacy assessment scale for Thai stroke patients	4
Effects of whole-body vibration exercise on lower limb spasticity for stroke survivors: a single-blind randomized controlled trial	4
Hemodynamic mechanisms underlying orthostatic hypotension in stroke survivors: a cross-sectional study	4
Effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation over the supplementary motor area on balance and postural control in stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial	4
The association between neuroimaging data and presence of lateropulsion after stroke	4
Global prevalence of stroke-associated pneumonia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cross-sectional studies	4
Effect of reformer-based hip abductor exercises on strength, balance, gait speed, step length, and fall efficacy in patients with chronic stroke: a randomized control trial	4
High-intensity locomotor training during inpatient rehabilitation improves the discharge ambulation function of patients with stroke. A systematic review with meta-analysis	4
Limitations in utilization and prioritization of standardized somatosensory assessments after stroke: A cross-sectional survey of neurorehabilitation clinicians	4
Effect of visual stimulation using color looming disc in Anton syndrome: a case report	4
Dance interventions for individuals post-stroke - a scoping review	4
Role of tDCS plus virtual reality in enhancing cognitive function in patients with chronic stroke: a quasi-randomized clinical trial	4
Differences in factors associated with stair-climbing ability at discharge based on the severity of lower limb paralysis in patients with stroke	4
Effects of end-effector robotic arm reach training with functional electrical stimulation for chronic stroke survivors	3
Information and communication technologies in implementation strategies promoting allied health professionals’ guideline adherence in post-acute stroke care: a scoping review	3
Development and validation of a protective factor–based rehabilitation resilience nursing intervention for stroke survivors	3
Solution-focused brief therapy combined with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for post-stroke depression: a randomized controlled trial	3
Intraindividual variability in post-stroke cognition and its relationship with activities of daily living and social functioning: an ecological momentary assessment approach	3
Cross-cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Arabic version of Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire for Patients with Stroke	3
Linking social isolation to excess mortality in stroke survivors: a population-based investigation of inflammation indicators	3
Effects of scapulo-humeral training on ultrasonographic and clinical evaluations in stroke: a randomized controlled trial	3
The Brazilian version of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) is reliable and valid for chronic stroke survivors	3
Lateropulsion resolution and outcomes up to one year post-stroke: a prospective, longitudinal cohort study	3
New technology to address affected vs nonaffected arm contributions to ergometer performance in people poststroke	3
The effect of motor imagery and action observation on autonomic functions in patients with chronic stroke	3
Effect of five different body positions on lung function in stroke patients with tracheotomy	3
Identification of a know-do gap: An observational study of the assessment and treatment of dysphagia during inpatient stroke rehabilitation in primary healthcare in Norway	3
Fatigue predicts level of community integration in people with stroke	3
The psychometric properties of the PROMIS® profile CAT in people with stroke	3
Is training speed an accurate predictor of who attains a minimal clinically important difference in the six-minute walk test in people with chronic stroke?	3
Effects of exercise on post-stroke cognitive function: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	3
The role of cognitive load on motor performance of the ipsilesional arm in stroke survivors with severe hemiparesis	3
A systematic review of upper extremity outcome measures assessed in randomized controlled trials of post stroke upper extremity rehabilitation over time	3
AI in evaluating ambulation of stroke patients: severity classification with video and functional ambulation category scale	3
Does acupuncture combined with MOTOmed movement therapy have a better rehabilitation effect on post-stroke hemiplegia patients? A systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Interventions for improving self-efficacy in patients after stroke based on self-efficacy-related principles of Bandura’s cognition theory: a systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Non-invasive brain stimulation to improve visual perception after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Association between energy intake and activities of daily living in patients with acute stroke at hospital discharge: a retrospective cohort study	3
The effect of body awareness on trunk control, affected upper extremity function, balance, fear of falling, functional level, and level of independence in patients with stroke	3
Telerehabilitation in post-stroke care: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	3
Racial disparities among mild stroke survivors: predictors of home discharge from a retrospective analysis	2
Mediation effect of self-efficacy on the relationship between perceived social support and resilience in caregivers of patients with first-stroke in China: a cross-sectional survey	2
Participation in daily life activities at two months after stroke predicts long-term health-related quality of life	2
Effects of perturbation-based gait training with and without functional electrical stimulation on reactive balance and neuromuscular coordination after stroke: a randomized controlled trial	2
Use of myoelectric orthosis after stroke or traumatic brain injury: a systematic review	2
Inverted U-shaped relationship between Barthel Index Score and falls in Chinese non-bedridden patients: a cross-sectional study	2
Music-based interventions improve gait function in stroke survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Adaptation, cross-cultural validation, and assessment of measurement properties of the French-Canadian version of the Determinants of Implementation Behavior Questionnaire (DIBQ) for use regarding sex	2
Validity and reliability of sensor system to measure trunk range of motion during Streamlined Wolf Motor Function Test in chronic stroke and aged-matched healthy participants	2
Cardiorespiratory fitness, physical activity, and fatigue three months after first-ever ischemic stroke	2
The effect of spasticity severity on peripheral muscle oxygenation in hemiparetic stroke patients: a cross-sectional study	2
Minorities are under-reported and females are under-represented in stroke motor recovery trials	2
Sensory deficits of the paretic and non-paretic upper limbs relate with the motor recovery of the poststroke subjects	2
The minimal clinically important difference of the mini-balance evaluation systems test in patients with early subacute stroke	2
Effect of using an 8-figure shoulder brace on arm swing angle and gait parameters in chronic stroke patients: a pilot randomized controlled study	2
Psychometric properties of the performance fatigue index in people with stroke	2
The effects of cycling on walking outcomes in adults with stroke: a systematic review	2
Prevalence and outcome of pre-onset frailty in patients with acute stroke	2
Integrating acupuncture and modern rehabilitation for post-stroke dysphagia: narrative review of mechanisms, clinical evidence, and future perspectives	2
Investigation of the relationship between lower limb orthosis user satisfaction and quality of life and functionality in stroke patients: a cross-sectional study	2
A right convergence area of the prefrontal lobe is involved in the improvement of semantic fluency in patients with post-stroke aphasia	2
Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and clinimetric evaluation of the lower extremity Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA-LE) in Persian speaking stroke patients	2
Prediction model of malnutrition in hospitalized patients with acute stroke	2
Predictors of non-stepping time in people with chronic stroke	2
Validation of tele-assessment of disability and health after stroke using WHODAS 2.0 through video call in a middle-income country	2
Validity and intra- and inter-rater reliability of the Tinetti performance-oriented mobility assessment balance subscale using different tele-assessment methods in patients with chronic stroke	2
Effects of ankle-specific perturbation training on lower limb motor function and plantar pressure changes in stroke patients: A randomized controlled study	2
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing: does measured peak O ₂ reflect a valid peak O ₂ in patients with	2
Relationships between cardiorespiratory fitness, physical activity practices, and functional outcomes one-year post-stroke in northern Benin: A case–control study	2
Correction	2
Accuracy of four sarcopenia screening methods in patients with chronic stroke in Thailand: a cross-sectional study	2
Minimal detectable change and minimal important change of the simple test for evaluating hand function in patients with subacute stroke	2
The minimally clinically important difference in the 2-minute walk test for people in the subacute phase after a stroke	2
Enhanced Street Crossing Features are Associated with Higher Post-Stroke Physical Quality of Life	2