Stroke rehabilitation helps stroke survivors relearn
skills that are lost when part of the brain is damaged.
The goals of stroke rehabilitation are to help survivors
become as independent as possible and to attain the
best possible quality of life.
Stroke Rehabilitation should begin as soon as the patient's
medical condition has been stabilized to prevent such
secondary problems as stiff joints, falls, bedsores
and pneumonia.
Stroke patients may suffer from disabilities in different
areas depending on the part of the brain affected and
the severity, including:
Paralysis, or problems controlling movement
Sensory disturbances
Problems using or understanding language
Problems with thinking and memory
Emotional disturbances
By coordinating with doctors, neurologists and nurses,
physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech
therapists in the Stroke Rehabilitation team would assess
the patient carefully so as to design individualized
rehabilitation programs aimed at regaining control over
motor functions. Assessment and therapy is on an individual
basis, with close liaison with other members of the
multidisciplinary tram to ensure an optimum outcome.
Therapy is available for both in and out patients.
