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.
Prevalence Features and Early Predictors of Symptomatic Lacunar Infarction in Villages and Towns in Northern China
Why Music in Neurology?
Prevalence of Impulse Control Disorders among Adult Filipino Patients with Idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease seen at Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center
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.
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2024 · medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
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Ji-Hyun Choi et al. · 2020 · Journal of Clinical Neurology
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2020 · Journal of Clinical Neurology
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2015 · Journal of Neurological Research And Therapy
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2015 · Journal of Neurological Research And Therapy
A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Neurologic Physical Therapy, linking to each citing work.