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Neuroprosthetics: The Future Of Stoke Rehabilitation For Motor Functio, Jill Marie Nowicki

Physician Assistant Capstones

A fulfilling life can be measured by the capability to perform daily tasks and an individual’s function, ambulation, and independence. Cerebral vascular accident, commonly known as stroke, is the fifth leading cause of death and disability in the United States; however, up to 80% of strokes are preventable.1 Most individuals have been exposed to the impact of stroke, whether it be firsthand or through friends, family, or acquaintances. For survivors and caregivers, the consequences of strokes are monumental physically, mentally, and emotionally. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), about one in six over the age of 65 in …