Stroke rehabilitation is basically a significant part of recovery after a stroke. Stroke can cause serious impairment in cognition, language, sensory & motor skills. The object of stroke rehabilitation is to help the patient in relearning skills they lost when the stroke-affected part of their brain. Stroke rehabilitation is found to be very useful in regaining independence & improving the quality of your life. Stroke rehabilitation involves a variety of specialists including physicians, rehabilitation nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech & language pathologists, therapeutic recreation specialists, etc.
What’s involved in stroke rehabilitation?
There are several approaches to stroke rehabilitation and your rehabilitation plan will depend on the severity of the stroke and the types of abilities affected due to stroke. Stroke rehabilitation plan may involve the following activities:
a) Physical activities: Physical activities might include motor-skill exercises, mobility training, constraint-induced therapy, range-of-motion therapy.
b) Technology-assisted physical activities: They might include functional electrical stimulation, robotic technology, use of video games, and other computer-based therapies.
c) Cognitive and emotional activities: They might include therapy for cognitive disorders like occupational therapy, therapy for communication disorders like speech therapy, psychological evaluation and treatment, and medication.
d) Experimental therapies: They might include noninvasive brain stimulation, biological therapies, alternative medicines like massage, herbal therapy, acupuncture & oxygen therapy.
When should stroke rehabilitation begin & how long does it last?
The sooner the patient starts stroke rehabilitation, the higher are the chances to regain lost skills & abilities. Usually, stroke rehabilitation is started within 24 to 48 hours of a stroke while you're in the hospital. The duration of stroke rehabilitation usually depends on the severity of your stroke and related complications. Stroke rehabilitation may take place in inpatient rehabilitation units, outpatient units, skilled nursing facilities, home-based programs.
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