How We Help: Stroke Recovery

What to expect with post Stroke rehabilitation and Physiotherapy:
Stroke rehabilitation involves a comprehensive and personalised approach to help individuals regain independence and improve quality of life after experiencing a stroke.

Here's what you can expect: 

Assessment: Initial evaluation of physical abilities and limitations.

Goal Setting: Establish specific rehabilitation goals with your physiotherapist.

Exercise and Movement
Activities: Our physiotherapists tailor exercises aimed at improving mobility, strength, balance, coordination range of motion exercises that may have been affected after a stroke.
Mobility: Gait retraining and other techniques to relearn movement patterns and functional tasks.
Strength: Typically focused for muscle recovery on the affected side
Balance: Activities to enhance stability and reduce fall risk.
Coordination: Promoting Motor Control and Learning
Range of movement: Addressing Spasticity and Contractures, Stretching and positioning techniques to manage muscle stiffness

Gait Training: Exercises to help regain normal walking patterns and improve balance.

Mobility aids: Ensure the most appropriate assistive mobility aids and/or assistive devices are implemented and trained for safe use. Such as training the use of a cane or walker.

Education: Guidance on body mechanics, energy conservation, and fall prevention strategies.
Knowledge and resources for stroke survivors and caregivers.

Progress Monitoring: Regular assessment and adjustment of your physiotherapy program.

Home Exercise Program: Personalised and specific exercise program to continue at home for ongoing rehabilitation.

Pain Management: Techniques such as manual therapy and therapeutic exercises to alleviate discomfort.

Support and Encouragement: Continuous motivation and support from your physiotherapist.

Improving Quality of Life: Enhancing functional independence, mobility, and confidence for a better overall quality of life.

Physiotherapy is essential for promoting recovery, restoring function, and facilitating improved function and returning to activities of daily life following a stroke.