Peter Langhorne

Glasgow Royal Infirmary, University of Glasgow

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4,892

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About

Peter Langhorne is a leading figure in stroke rehabilitation research, whose work has fundamentally shaped how we understand and approach recovery after stroke. His key research areas focus on the organization of stroke services and the mechanisms of motor recovery. Langhorne’s major contributions include landmark systematic reviews that have set the evidence base for clinical practice. His 2011 paper on "Stroke rehabilitation" (2,587 citations) and his 2009 systematic review on "Motor recovery after stroke" (2,294 citations) are seminal works, providing comprehensive frameworks for rehabilitation strategies and quantifying the potential for neurological recovery. These highly cited studies have guided clinicians worldwide in designing effective, evidence-based rehabilitation programs. More recently, his 2021 meta-analysis on dynamic hand orthoses for stroke recovery, though with fewer citations, demonstrates his continued commitment to exploring innovative, non-robotic devices to improve hand and arm function, addressing a critical gap in functional rehabilitation. Langhorne’s work has had a profound and lasting impact on stroke care, making him a pivotal researcher in the field.