Introduction
After a stroke, some people experience physical changes or problems. Physical therapy may be prescribed to help you recover and overcome problems such as:
Inability to move (paralysis) or weakness, typically affecting one side of the body.
Trouble with balance.
Pain, a pins and needles sensation, or numbness in certain parts of the body. You may also have difficulty feeling touch, pressure, or temperature changes.
Involuntary muscle tightening (spasticity) or muscle and joint stiffness.
Altered coordination and reflexes.
What causes physical disability after stroke?
A stroke can damage parts of your brain that control your body's normal functions, including your ability to move and balance.
The type of physical problems you have depends on how severe your stroke is and where it is located. …show more content…
This can help with movement and muscle stiffness.
Balance. This helps lower your risk of falling.
Position changes, or transfers, such as moving from sitting to standing.
Coordination, such as getting an object off of a shelf.
Muscle strength. Muscles may be strengthened with weights or by repeating certain motions.
Functional mobility. This may include how to use a wheelchair, walker, or cane, or stair training.
Walking (gait training).
Activities of daily living, such as getting out of the car or buttoning a shirt.
Your health care provider will decide when it is best for you to start therapy. In some cases, people start rehabilitation as soon as they are medically stable, which may be 24–48 hours after a stroke.
Why is physical therapy important?
It is important to do exercises and follow your rehabilitation plan as told by your physical therapist. Physical therapy can:
Help you regain independence.
Prevent injury from falls by building strength and balance.
Lower your risk of blood clots.
Lower your risk of skin sores (pressure injuries).
Increase physical activity and exercise. This may help lower your risk for another stroke.
Help reduce
After a stroke, some people experience physical changes or problems. Physical therapy may be prescribed to help you recover and overcome problems such as:
Inability to move (paralysis) or weakness, typically affecting one side of the body.
Trouble with balance.
Pain, a pins and needles sensation, or numbness in certain parts of the body. You may also have difficulty feeling touch, pressure, or temperature changes.
Involuntary muscle tightening (spasticity) or muscle and joint stiffness.
Altered coordination and reflexes.
What causes physical disability after stroke?
A stroke can damage parts of your brain that control your body's normal functions, including your ability to move and balance.
The type of physical problems you have depends on how severe your stroke is and where it is located. …show more content…
This can help with movement and muscle stiffness.
Balance. This helps lower your risk of falling.
Position changes, or transfers, such as moving from sitting to standing.
Coordination, such as getting an object off of a shelf.
Muscle strength. Muscles may be strengthened with weights or by repeating certain motions.
Functional mobility. This may include how to use a wheelchair, walker, or cane, or stair training.
Walking (gait training).
Activities of daily living, such as getting out of the car or buttoning a shirt.
Your health care provider will decide when it is best for you to start therapy. In some cases, people start rehabilitation as soon as they are medically stable, which may be 24–48 hours after a stroke.
Why is physical therapy important?
It is important to do exercises and follow your rehabilitation plan as told by your physical therapist. Physical therapy can:
Help you regain independence.
Prevent injury from falls by building strength and balance.
Lower your risk of blood clots.
Lower your risk of skin sores (pressure injuries).
Increase physical activity and exercise. This may help lower your risk for another stroke.
Help reduce