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How Physical Therapy Can Help RECLAIM YOUR LIFE After A Stroke
Have you recently suffered from a stroke? It is no secret that any neurological disorder can be limiting and debilitating, forcing you to find new ways to manage your daily life. While this can be frustrating, physical therapy can help improve your function so you can get back to living your life on your own terms! For more information on how we can help you reclaim your life after a stroke, contact
stroke occurred in the brain, how extensive the damage was, and the duration of the stroke. A stroke can affect cognitive function, speech, the ability to swallow, walking, balance, strength, and function. Some common symptoms associated with strokes include:
• Overactive reflexes. • Reduced sensation to touch, or “pins and needles.” • Mentalconfusion,suchasmemory loss or difficulty remembering words. • Vertigo.
• Slurred speech. • Facial droops. • Weakness or loss of function on one side of the body. • Blurred or double vision. • Instability.
Rebound Fitness & Rehabilitation today. What Happens During A Stroke?
A stroke is referred to as aCerebrovascular Accident and is caused by thesudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen. This occurs when the blood flow to a particular portion of the brain is restricted from a clot or bleed. There are two different types of strokes. An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood vessel is blocked, typically due to “arteriosclerosis,” which is a buildup of fatty deposits. A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel leaks or ruptures, due to a weakened area of the brain from abnormally-formed blood vessels.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention. Physical therapy can help.
The severity of symptoms and recovery period are dependent on where the
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