PHYSICAL THERAPY OF MATURE WOMEN WITH ISCHEMIC ACUTE STROKE IN THE LONG-TERM REHABILITATION PHASE: A REVIEW OF MODERN APPROACHES

Authors

  • Tatyana Pavlova Kharkiv National Medical University
  • Bohdana Fedus Kharkiv National Medical University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30888/2663-5712.2026-35-02-107

Keywords:

Ischemic stroke, physical therapy, long-term rehabilitation, mature women, chronic phase of stroke, functional recovery, telerehabilitation, gender characteristics.

Abstract

The article highlights modern approaches to physical therapy for mature women with ischemic acute cerebrovascular accident in the long-term rehabilitation phase. It analyzes current scientific studies and clinical guidelines that substantiate the effectiv

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Published

2026-01-30

How to Cite

Павлова, Т., & Федусь, Б. (2026). PHYSICAL THERAPY OF MATURE WOMEN WITH ISCHEMIC ACUTE STROKE IN THE LONG-TERM REHABILITATION PHASE: A REVIEW OF MODERN APPROACHES. SWorldJournal, 2(35-02), 271–280. https://doi.org/10.30888/2663-5712.2026-35-02-107

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