Stroke Management
Stroke Management
Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in the management and rehabilitation of individuals who have experienced a stroke.
Stroke, which occurs when there is a disruption in blood supply to the brain, can result in a range of physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. The primary goals of physiotherapy in stroke management are to improve mobility, restore function, and enhance the overall quality of life for stroke survivors.
How does physical therapy help people who have had a stroke?
- Strength
- Mobility
- Coordination
- Balance
- Proprioception
- Rehabilitation before and after surgery
- Core stability and back problems
Signs and Symptoms
- Face drooping, Arm Weakness, Speech difficulties
- Weakness of the face, arm and leg on one side of the body with decreased sensation
- Decreased coordination, double vision, dizziness, deafness
- Sudden severe headache, loss of consciousness, nausea, vomiting
