Rehabilitation and Recovery after Stroke - Hinduja Hospital
A stroke is an emergency condition resulting in impaired mobility, speech, swallow, sensory function, bladder and bowel movements and cognitive and executive tasks. Stroke rehabilitation is an essential part of recovery after suffering from a stroke. Although the stroke rehabilitation program may differ for individuals depending on their specific needs and health conditions, having an idea about what to expect during stroke rehabilitation can be beneficial. The care team for stroke rehabilitation may consist of rehabilitation physicians, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, psychologists and counsellors, among others. Stroke Rehabilitation: What to expect? Stroke rehabilitation is a recovery program customised according to the specific needs of the patients, which may be designed after a thorough evaluation of the patient’s health, overall fitness, loss of specific functions and recovery potential. Activ...