Stroke Recovery
Recovering from a stroke is a lifelong process. It is recommended that you learn about the risks as soon as you can if you’re at risk, or have had stroke. Post stroke management includes reduction of brain injury, and promotes maximum patient recovery. When a patient becomes established recoveries are focused on rehabilitation.
Recovering from a stroke is a lifelong process. It is recommended that you learn about the risks as soon as you can if you’re at risk, or have had stroke. Post stroke management includes reduction of brain injury, and promotes maximum patient recovery. When a patient becomes established recoveries are focused on rehabilitation.
Mayo Clinics steps to recovery include:
- Therapy for communication disorders
- Strengthening motor skills
- Mobility training
- Range of motion therapy
- Psychological evaluation
- Constraint-induced therapy
- Electrical stimulation
- Robotic technology
- Virtual reality:
Medication:
- Medication for sleeping: Insomnia is common after a stroke
- Medication for Anxiety
- Medication for agitation
When does stroke therapy begin?
- Starts immediately after stroke
- Gets stroke threats and illnesses out of the way
- Duration depends on severity
- Each rehab session varies on individual