While you can get better than you were immediately after your stroke realistically only 10% fully recover. All the things you might need to fix are covered in this blog post: Nihilism and stroke therapy
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.
(This is the tyranny of low expectations in full view)
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.
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