Prior to obtaining advanced degrees, Dr. Stoykov had extensive experience as an occupational therapy clinician at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (now known as the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab). Her interests are in clinical research including neural priming, bimanual therapy, investigation of the underlying neural mechanisms associated with improvements in severe post-stroke hemiparesis, bimanual conflict, and Huntington’s Disease. Dr. Stoykov was a fellow of the Summer Institute on Randomized Behavioral Clinical Trials (2014) sponsored by OBSSR at NIH and is currently working on an NIH funded clinical trial examining bilateral priming. She is part of the Arms & Hands Lab at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Academic Focus: Post-stroke upper limb hemiparesis, bimanual conflict, neural mechanisms of upper limb recovery, and movement disorders.
Clinical Focus: Post-stroke upper limb hemiparesis, bimanual conflict, movement disorders, Huntington’s Disease
Education: PhD: University of Illinois, Chicago (2008)
Publications:
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Survivors of Chronic Stroke Experience Continued Impairment of Dexterity But Not Strength in the Nonparetic Upper LimbArchives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2020 Jul; 101(7): 1170-1175.ISSN: 0003-9993
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Home-based Upper Extremity Stroke Therapy Using a Multiuser Virtual Reality Environment: A Randomized TrialArchives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2020 Feb; 101(2): 196-203.ISSN: 0003-9993
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Development of an EMG-controlled Serious Game for RehabilitationIEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering. 2019 Jan;ISSN: 1534-4320
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Editorial: Motor priming for motorRecovery: Neural mechanisms and clinical perspectivesFrontiers in Neurology. 2017 Sep; 8(SEP):
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Junior investigators thinking about quitting research: A surveyAmerican Journal of Occupational Therapy. 2017 Mar; 71(2):ISSN: 0272-9490
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Benefits of Using a Voice and EMG-Driven Actuated Glove to Support Occupational Therapy for Stroke SurvivorsIEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering. 2017 Mar; 25(3): 297-306.ISSN: 1534-4320
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Movement-Based Priming: Clinical Applications and Neural MechanismsJournal of Motor Behavior. 2017 Jan; 49(1): 88-97.ISSN: 0022-2895
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Motor priming in neurorehabilitationJournal of Neurologic Physical Therapy. 2015 Jan; 39(1): 33-42.ISSN: 1557-0576
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Training finger individuation with a mechatronic-virtual reality system leads to improved fine motor control post-strokeJournal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation. 2014 Dec; 11(1):
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How one major medical facility put in place a multidisciplinary driver rehab program, beginning with a certified driver rehabilitation specialistOT Practice. 2014 Jun; 19(10): 11-15.ISSN: 1084-4902
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Transient impact of prolonged versus repetitive stretch on hand motor control in chronic strokeTopics in Stroke Rehabilitation. 2011 Jan; 18(4): 316-324.ISSN: 1074-9357
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Active-passive bilateral therapy as a priming mechanism for individuals in the subacute phase of post-stroke recovery: A feasibility studyAmerican Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2010 Nov; 89(11): 873-878.ISSN: 0894-9115
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A pneumatic glove and immersive virtual reality environment for hand rehabilitative training after strokeIEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering. 2010 Oct; 18(5): 551-559.ISSN: 1534-4320
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Choice of participants crucial to poststroke researchInternational Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation. 2010 Jan; 17(10): 557-558.ISSN: 1741-1645
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Comparison of bilateral and unilateral training for upper extremity hemiparesis in strokeNeurorehabilitation and Neural Repair. 2009 Nov; 23(9): 945-953.ISSN: 1545-9683
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A review of bilateral training for upper extremity hemiparesisOccupational Therapy International. 2009 Sep; 16(3-4): 190-203.ISSN: 0966-7903
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Cortical stimulation for upper limb recovery following ischemic stroke: A small phase II pilot study of a fully implanted stimulatorTopics in Stroke Rehabilitation. 2008 Mar; 15(2): 160-172.ISSN: 1074-9357
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New directions in occupational therapy: Implementation of the task-oriented approach in conjunction with cortical stimulation after strokeTopics in Stroke Rehabilitation. 2007 Nov; 14(6): 68-73.ISSN: 1074-9357
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Evaluation of robotic training forces that either enhance or reduce error in chronic hemiparetic stroke survivorsExperimental Brain Research. 2006 Jan; 168(3): 368-383.ISSN: 0014-4819
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Beneficial effects of postural intervention on prehensile action for an individual with ataxia resulting from brainstem strokeNeuroRehabilitation. 2005 Jan; 20(2): 85-89.ISSN: 1053-8135
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Simulation of Bilateral Movement Training Through Mirror Reflection: A Case Report Demonstrating an Occupational Therapy Technique for HemiparesisTopics in Stroke Rehabilitation. 2004 Dec; 11(1): 59-66.ISSN: 1074-9357
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Using motor imagery in the rehabilitation of hemiparesisArchives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2003 Jul; 84(7): 1090-1092.ISSN: 0003-9993
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Bilateral facilitation of motor control in chronic hemiplegiaActa psychologica. 2002 Jan; 110(2-3): 321-337.ISSN: 0001-6918
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The use of nerve blocks in conjunction with occupational therapy for complex regional pain syndrome type IAmerican Journal of Occupational Therapy. 2000 Jan; 54(5): 544-549.ISSN: 0272-9490
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Work-Related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Use of Exposure Therapy in Work-Simulation ActivitiesAmerican Journal of Occupational Therapy. 1997 Jan; 51(8): 696-700.ISSN: 0272-9490
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The Use of Drama and Puppetry in Occupational Therapy during the 1920s and 1930sAmerican Journal of Occupational Therapy. 1996 Jan; 50(3): 229-233.ISSN: 0272-9490