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Neurologic Physical Therapy

Neurologic physical therapy is a specialized area of rehabilitation focused on treating movement disorders and functional impairments resulting from conditions affecting the nervous system, including stroke, Parkinson's disease, and genetic neurological disorders. Research published in Neurological Research and Ther…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 5× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2470-5020 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Neurologic physical therapy is a specialized area of rehabilitation focused on treating movement disorders and functional impairments resulting from conditions affecting the nervous system, including stroke, Parkinson's disease, and genetic neurological disorders. Research published in Neurological Research and Therapy addresses several dimensions relevant to this therapeutic domain. The journal has examined the epidemiological patterns of lacunar infarction in specific populations, providing data on prevalence and early predictive factors that inform rehabilitation planning for stroke survivors. Studies on Parkinson's disease have explored behavioral complications such as impulse control disorders in patient populations, findings that carry implications for comprehensive care approaches in neurologic rehabilitation settings. The journal has also published work on rare genetic conditions like Tay-Sachs disease, examining molecular mechanisms and ethical considerations that contextualize therapeutic possibilities. Additionally, research has explored the role of music in neurological treatment contexts, reflecting growing interest in adjunctive therapeutic modalities. Understanding the prevalence, predictors, and behavioral dimensions of neurological conditions is essential for developing targeted physical therapy interventions and improving functional outcomes for patients with nervous system disorders.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2015

Why Music in Neurology?

Raglio AlfredoCorresponding author
Department of Biomedical and Specialistic Surgical Sciences, Section of Neurological Clinic, University of Ferrara, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44100 Cona, Ferrara, Italy.
Neurological Research and Therapy doi:10.14302/issn.2470-5020.jnrt-14-483

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 5 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Neurologic Physical Therapy, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Neurological Research and Therapy (ISSN 2470-5020).

Journal editorial board
Ian J Martins · Australia Giuseppe Lanza · Italy Ion Codreanu · United States

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