What is a Stroke and how can Physiotherapy help?

​A stroke is a sudden neurological event caused by a clot in the blood vessels supplying the brain (ischaemic stroke) or a bleed in the brain due to weakened blood vessels (haemorrhagic stroke). Both types of stroke restrict blood supply and oxygen to brain tissues and can cause a variety of different symptoms. These include:
 

• Muscle weakness
• Muscle spasm (spasticity)
• Decreased sensation 
• Neglect of one side of the body
• Difficulties with mobility & other activities of daily living
• Difficulties with balance
• Problems with speech and swallowing
• Pain
• Fatigue
• Cognitive impairments
• Reduced independence

 
Neurological Physiotherapy at Physioimpulse
 
Our specialist and experienced neurological physiotherapists can help to maximise your recovery and potential following a stroke. Our physiotherapists are able to use a number of specialist treatments to ensure you can reach your rehabilitation goals and regain independence as soon as possible.
 
Physiotherapy treatment may include:
 

• Hands on facilitation techniques
• Graduated strengthening exercise programmes
• Gait re-education
• Stretching and positioning
• Moving and handling techniques
• Support choosing the correct and safest equipment or walking aids
• Fatigue managements programmes
• Tailored cardiovascular exercise programmes
• Transfer practise 

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