MOTOR AND COGNITIVE REHABILITATION STRATEGIES FOR STROKE SURVIVORS: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY EVALUATION
Keywords:
Stroke rehabilitation; Motor recovery; Cognitive retraining; Neuroplasticity; Multidisciplinary therapy; Gait speed; Executive function; Kinematic analysis; Patient motivation; Functional outcomesAbstract
This study evaluated the effectiveness of integrated motor and cognitive rehabilitation strategies in improving functional outcomes among stroke survivors using a multidisciplinary, mixed-methods design. A cohort of participants underwent a structured 12-week rehabilitation program incorporating physiotherapy, occupational therapy, computerized cognitive training, and psychosocial support. Quantitative measures included motor performance assessments, gait-speed analysis, upper-limb kinematic tracking, and standardized cognitive evaluations, while qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews exploring motivational and emotional dimensions of recovery. Results demonstrated notable improvements in motor function, including enhanced coordination, balance, and limb control, alongside significant gains in attention, executive functioning, and processing speed. Advanced statistical modeling revealed strong correlations between motor and cognitive recovery trajectories, emphasizing the interconnected nature of neuroplastic adaptation post-stroke. Furthermore, early-phase improvement and psychosocial resilience emerged as significant predictors of long-term outcomes. The integrated Motor–Cognitive Recovery Index developed in this study successfully captured multidimensional progress, supporting its potential utility as a clinical evaluation tool. Qualitative themes reinforced that emotional stability, self-efficacy, and therapeutic engagement were critical facilitators of rehabilitation adherence. Collectively, the findings underscore the value of multidisciplinary, personalized, and neuroplasticity-based rehabilitation approaches in accelerating functional restoration and improving quality of life for stroke survivors. This study contributes robust evidence supporting the expansion of integrated therapeutic models in stroke care and provides a foundation for future clinical and translational research.
