Stroke Rehabilitation: What to Expect as You Recover (Fact Sheet)

Well this is complete whitewashing.

You can expect nothing.

1. Your doctor knows nothing about stroke rehab as evidenced by the prescriptions written to OT, PT, ST of E.T.(Evaluate and Treat.)

2. Only 10% of patients get to full recovery.

3. No protocols to prevent your 33% dementia chance post-stroke from an Australian study.
4. Nothing to alleviate your fatigue.
5. Nothing that will cure your spasticity.
6. Nothing on cognitive training unless you find this yourself.
7. No published stroke protocols.
8. No way to compare your stroke hospital results vs. other stroke hospitals.

 

Stroke Rehabilitation: What to Expect as You Recover (Fact Sheet) 

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Rehabilitation is one of the most important phases of recovery for many stroke survivors, as they need to relearn the skills that were lost.

Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term adult disability, affecting approximately 795,000 people each year in the United States. With an effective stroke rehabilitation process, survivors can improve function and make remarkable recoveries.

What’s involved in stroke rehabilitation?

Physical Activities	Cognitive/Emotional Activities
Motor-skill exercises	Occupational therapy
Mobility training	Speech therapy
Constraint-induced therapy	Psychological evaluation and treatment
Range-of-motion therapy	Medication

When should stroke rehabilitation begin?

Rehabilitation should start as soon as possible. In stable patients, rehabilitation can begin 2 days after the stroke occurred.

How long does stroke rehabilitation last?

The duration of rehabilitation depends on the severity of the stroke. Since each part of the brain controls a different function, each type of stroke can cause a different set of problems. Some survivors recover quickly, but most need months or years of rehabilitation.

Where does stroke rehabilitation take place?

Rehabilitation will begin in the hospital as you start to recover. Afterward, you, your family, and your care team will work together to determine the best rehabilitation setting for your needs.

Options include:

• Inpatient rehabilitation units – Intensive program lasting approximately 2 to 3 weeks
• Outpatient units – Less-intensive program that can last a couple of hours a few days each week
• Skilled nursing facilities – Type of care varies depending on the facility
• Home-based programs – Offer greater flexibility but lack specialized equipment

Who is part of your stroke rehabilitation team?

Physical Needs	Cognitive/Emotional Needs
Physicians	Speech and language pathologists
Rehabilitation nurses	Social workers
Physical therapists	Psychologists
Occupational therapists	Therapeutic recreation specialists

References
1. Stroke. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Updated May 3, 2018. Accessed August 8, 2018.
2. Stroke rehabilitation: what to expect as you recover. Mayo Clinic. May 24, 2017. Accessed August 8, 2018.