Stroke attacks affect a person's body condition, where changes in each person can be different. Many stroke sufferers can immediately improve, but some do not. The recovery process after a stroke involves many aspects such as a person's physical, social, and emotional.
The purpose of stroke recovery is to help restore the ability that is disrupted because of a stroke attacking the brain. Recovery of a stroke is also needed to improve a person's quality of life. The level of difficulty in recovery is based on the severity that occurs.
The purpose of stroke recovery is to help restore the ability that is disrupted because of a stroke attacking the brain. Recovery of a stroke is also needed to improve a person's quality of life. The level of difficulty in recovery is based on the severity that occurs.
What therapy should be done?
There are several therapies that must be done in the stroke recovery stage based on the damage that occurs.
Physical Therapy
Some physical therapies that need to be done:
Train motor skills
This therapy can help increase muscle coordination strength. In addition, some people also need therapy to swallow food.
Mobility therapy
In stroke recovery therapy is needed to stabilize the ankle so that it can support the body.
Therapy reduces muscle tension.
This therapy is needed to help so that the hands or feet can move freely.
Electric stimulation
This therapy is done by giving electricity to the weakened muscles to contract again. Electrical stimulation can help improve muscle condition.
Cognitive and Emotional Therapy
Emotional changes and cognitive levels can also occur in someone after a stroke, so therapy is needed.
Therapy for cognitive disorders
Missing cognitive abilities such as memory, processing, problem solving, social skills, judgment and ability to survive.
Therapy for communication disorders
Speech therapy can help to regain lost abilities in speaking, listening, writing and understanding.
Psychological evaluation and therapy
Emotional adjustments will occur so counseling or family support is needed.
Therapy with sedatives
At a severe emotional stage, the doctor will prescribe sedative drugs to keep the emotional condition under control.
What Should the Family Know?
Gather information about all therapies
It is important to know which drugs are being consumed by the family after a stroke. Knowing the function of each drug and side effects is needed. Besides that, you also need to know the proper treatment method.
Reducing the risk of recurring strokes
Changing lifestyle such as increasing healthy food and light exercise can help prevent the onset of a stroke.
Avoid falling
Falling after a stroke can cause a serious condition. Consult with your doctor to find out if there is severity.
