Post-stroke physiotherapy will focus on regaining range of motions

Physical strength, balance, coordination and movement abilities. That were affected by the stroke. The physiotherapist will work closely with you on a mutually set functional goals and work towards regaining as much of the lost functions as possible. Post-stroke physiotherapy will typically include the following:

• Range of motion and strengthening exercises
• Static and dynamic balance training
• Gait re-training with appropriate walking aids and/or specialised equipment such as gravity assisted treadmill walking and robotics

Occupational therapy

• To equip patient and/or caregivers with the skills for safe transfers and home exercises to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home.
• To help patient reintegrate into society. An occupational therapist will work with you to master day-to-day tasks like bathing, dressing yourself or preparing food. The occupational therapist will also advise you on home modifications, such as grabbing bars and wheelchair ramps, to cater to your new functional status.

Speech therapy

• A speech therapist will work with you on improving your eating, drinking and swallowing functions – you may experience some level of เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา swallowing difficulty, especially at the initial stage of the stroke. If left untreated, it can lead to poor nutrition and hydration, choking and aspiration pneumonia which can be life-threatening. A speech therapist can assess and provide support to ensure that your mealtimes are safe and enjoyable.
• If the stroke happens in an area of the brain that controls speech or communication, you may end up with aphasia, which is an acquired communication disorder. This may affect your ability to understand what others are saying, express your needs and thoughts, read , write or even comprehend simple gestures. Your socio-emotional wellbeing and quality of life might severely impacted. A speech therapist plays a vital role in supporting you and your families to improve functional communication. This can achieved through intensive therapy, tele-rehabilitation or home programmes. Depending on the severity of the communication impairment, the speech therapist may also advise on communication aids or train the communication partner.

The importance of stroke rehabilitation

Stroke survivors are always treated with the long-term goal of regaining as much control over their bodies as possible and returning to the highest possible level of independence in their lives. Stroke rehabilitation is an essential part of rewiring neural pathways and connections in your brain to achieve this goal. There is still an element of unpredictability with every stroke case, but often with the right rehabilitation in place, patients can make remarkable recoveries.

How long does it take to recover from a stroke?

For every 100,000 Singaporeans, 165 are affecte by stroke. Stroke is serious but often preventable, so it’s important to stay in good health and keep an eye on the warning signs. If you do suffer from a stroke, rehabilitation is necessary to give you the best chance of recovery.

Your recovery from stroke can be impacted by:

• How quickly rehabilitation is start
• The extent of the damage to the brain caused by the stroke
• Your age and overall health
• Your motivation and commitment to rehabilitation