Of people who survive a stroke, around half will be left with significant disability.
However, the brain is remarkably adaptable and in the months or years after a stroke many cells that have sustained damage recover some of their function. At the same time, other areas of the brain take over the functions performed by the cells that have died.
The time it takes to recover is extremely variable. Commonly, people have a surge of recovery in the weeks after a stroke, followed by a slower recovery over the next year to 18 months.
The aim of rehabilitation is to encourage and enhance this process. It may include:
Help to aid physical recovery
Assistance in managing the physical, emotional and social effects of stroke
Aids and encouragement to let you become as independent as possible
Medical help to prevent potential medical or psychological complications
The process of rehabilitation may include physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and psychological help. It may involve a number of different experts and should begin in a specialised stroke unit, in hospital or at home.
Starting rehabilitation as early as possible can substantially improve recovery and reduce the effects of disability.
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Dear sir, in regards to this article, my uncle is 62 yrs old and diagnosed to be suffering from stroke with right sided affection 4 months ago. He now walks with a limp and uses a walker. The doctor has started him on blood thinner. In your opinion is he fit for physiotherapy, would he benefit from it?
ReplyDeleteThank you in advance,
Chan
Dear Mr Chan,
DeleteThank you for your enquiry. From what I understand your uncle must be having stroke with right hemiparesis. Most stroke patients have better outcome if the physiotherapy program is started within 6 months of onset of disease. Based on this fact, I am confident he would benefit from our stroke rehabilitation program.
On your second question, physiotherapy does not interact with drugs or supplement that a patient is on. We would be pleased to assess your uncle and give you complete detail. Please feel free to drop by our centre for a free assessment.
Thank you.