REHABILITATION AFTER A STROKE

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REHABILITATION AFTER A STROKE

Stroke rehabilitation begins in the hospital as soon as the patient’s overall condition is stabilized, often within 24 to 48 hours after a stroke.

The degree of damage varies from person to person. On an inpatient and/or outpatient basis, stroke patients may require:

Neuropsychology

Analyze and create a therapy strategy for thinking, memory, focus, and sequencing issues.

Physical Therapy

Regaining physical mobility in limbs affected by stroke; addressing the loss of movement in these limbs; enhancing strength and coordination; determining wheelchair needs, including wheelchair fitting and training; and using assistive devices (walking aids or other equipment if needed)

Speech-Language Pathology

■ Aphasia (communication disorder that affects the ability of people to use and understand language)
■ Articulation disorder (difficult to pronounce words due to weakness)
■ Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
■ Language comprehension, linguistic or nonverbal communication, reading comprehension, composition
■ Extended communication (low-tech or high-tech communication option)

Occupational Therapy

Adaptive equipment use, such as assistance with dressing or using bathroom equipment; assessment and modification of an environment to improve safety and independence; cognitive skills, such as memory, problem-solving, safety, and judgment; and motor skills, such as strength and coordination. Daily living skills include eating, maintaining personal hygiene, dressing, preparing meals, and driving.

Neurovision Rehabilitation

If the visual centers of the brain are damaged after a stroke, therapies can help people with eye tracking and eye teaming.

REHABILITATION AFTER A STROKE