http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/authors/743/neha-p-koratamaddi Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Tue, 26 May 2026 07:04:41 -0400 Tue, 26 May 2026 07:04:41 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/644/stroke-rehabilitation-and-neuroplasticity-efficacy-and-methods-available By Neha P. Koratamaddi - A stroke is defined by the Stroke Association as a ‘brain attack’, where part of the brain is deprived of oxygen. It is also known as a ‘cerebrovascular accident’ (CVA). There are two types of strokes: ischaemic and haemorrhagic (The Stroke Association, n.d.). Ischaemic strokes are caused by thrombi, whereas a haemorrhagic stroke is often caused when an artery bursts due to increased pressure in the artery, or if there is a weakness in the arterial wall. The blood seeps into other areas and causes more damage. Normally this is considered the most dangerous type of stroke... Thu, 17 May 2012 08:05 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/644/stroke-rehabilitation-and-neuroplasticity-efficacy-and-methods-available