Frontiers in neurologyJul 13, 2026

How daily body clock patterns relate to movement recovery after stroke

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Updated Jul 14, 2026

Abstract

Circadian rhythms may influence motor function recovery in stroke patients.

Motor recovery after stroke is affected by various factors, including circadian rhythms.
Circadian rhythms regulate physiological processes that may impact neural plasticity and motor control.
Current research suggests that circadian rhythms interact with brain function through modulation of neural feedback loops and brainwave activity.
Understanding the relationship between circadian rhythms and motor recovery presents challenges, especially for clinical application.
This review discusses advances in the understanding of circadian rhythms' effects on motor function recovery and explores neurofeedback and brain wave modulation techniques.

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Stroke is a leading cause of motor impairment, significantly affecting patients' quality of life during the recovery phase. Motor function recovery after stroke is influenced by multiple factors, among which circadian rhythm have recently garnered attention due to their potential role in neurorehabilitation. Circadian rhythm, encompassing circadian and ultradian cycles, regulate various physiological processes and may influence neural plasticity and motor control mechanisms critical for rehabilitation outcomes. Current researches highlight the mechanisms by which circadian rhythm interact with brain function, including modulation of neural feedback loops and brainwave activity, which are essential in restoring motor abilities post-stroke. Despite emerging evidence, challenges remain in fully elucidating the complex relationship between circadian rhythm and motor recovery, particularly in translating these findings into clinical practice. This review synthesizes recent advances in understanding how circadian rhythm affect motor function recovery in stroke patients, and provides an overview of neurofeedback and electroencephalographic modulation techniques. By analyzing current studies and integrating multidisciplinary insights, this review aims to provide a comprehensive perspective on the role of circadian rhythm in stroke rehabilitation, offering novel approaches to enhance motor recovery and improve patient outcomes.

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