Words matter: A call for person-first and function-oriented terminology in post-stroke rehabilitation

The South African Journal of Physiotherapy is the official scholarly refereed journal of the South African Society of Physiotherapy. It aims to publish original research and facilitate continuing professional development for physiotherapists and other health professions both nationally and internationally.

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South African Journal of Physiotherapy
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2026-04-13
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https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v82i1.2357
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Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
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Words matter: A call for person-first and function-oriented terminology in post-stroke rehabilitation

Michael O. Ogunlana, Olufemi Oyeleye Oyewole, Thavanesi Gurayah, Olukunle O. Oyegoke
South African Journal of Physiotherapy
Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
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Words matter: A call for person-first and function-oriented terminology in post-stroke rehabilitation

Michael O. Ogunlana, Olufemi Oyeleye Oyewole, Thavanesi Gurayah, Olukunle O. Oyegoke
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Abstract

The South African Journal of Physiotherapy is the official scholarly refereed journal of the South African Society of Physiotherapy. It aims to publish original research and facilitate continuing professional development for physiotherapists and other health professions both nationally and internationally.

South African Journal of PhysiotherapyVol. 82(1)
Africa Health Research Institute (ZA), University of KwaZulu-Natal (ZA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 32%
Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
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