World Federation Neurorehabilitation, WFNR and Lancet Neurology Commission on Neurorehabilitation Lecture Series 2026
MON 08.06.2026 at 18.00 hrs CEST
(70 minutes talk and 20 minutes exchange, i.e. Q&A / discussion)
Lancet Commission on Neurorehabilitation –
Perspectives for Stroke Rehabilitation
Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Platz
Neurorehabilitation Research Group
Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Germany
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The global burden of neurological disorders increases significantly. Stroke is the leading cause of disability and drives healthcare cost globally.
In 2024, the Lancet Neurology Commission on Neurorehabilitation was founded by Professor Mayowa Owolabi (Nigeria, Chair) and Thomas Platz (Co-Chair).
The commission aims to unify global efforts through situational and gap analyses, global service surveys, and economic evaluations. Its goal is to co-create evidence-based, pragmatic, affordable, and scalable solutions for neurorehabilitation and to support their dissemination and implementation globally. This will improve functioning and quality of life, reduce economic losses worldwide, and guide future neurorehabilitation advancements.
Commissioners from around the world participate and contribute their experience and help to delineate ways to move forward.
The talk will provide insights on the commission’s work including that on stroke rehabilitation and conclusions that can be drawn thus far.
World Federation for Neurorehabilitation (WFNR)
Education Committee
Chair: Prof. Dr. Thomas Platz
c/o Institute for Neurorehabilitation and Evidence-Based Practice, BDH-Klinik Greifswald
Karl-Liebknecht-Ring 26A
D-17491 Greifswald, Germany
Email: thomas.platz@uni-greifswald.de
Tracey Mole
Executive Director
World Federation for Neurorehabilitation
11 Rake House Farm, Rake Lane, North Shields, NE29 8EQ, UK