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Stroke continues to be a major public health issue. It is the third leading cause of death and disability across the globe. Its early identification, early treatment, and prevention are major issues that confront a treating physician. This book addresses the common clinical problems encountered by a stroke rehabilitation team. Stroke survivors are left with a myriad of deficits including motor weakness, sensory and perceptual deficits, speech and swallowing impairment, cognition deficits, and behavioral problems. These topics are dealt with in detail by experts with the goal of disability...

The 7th cranial nerve, commonly known as the facial nerve, is a compound nerve having motor, parasympathetic and sensory components. Its motor portion innervates muscles for facial movement and expression. Facial paralysis is a common clinical condition that significantly impacts a patient’s quality of life. Clinical evaluation is the primary diagnostic tool, and advanced imaging techniques are usually not needed. While a majority of patients with Bell’s palsy recover spontaneously, patients are generally treated with a combination of steroids, antiviral drugs, and physiotherapy. In this...