lasting disability from that stroke that will affect his or her daily life. But it is essential to focus on the fact that life goes on after stroke and recovery needs to become the primary focus.
Each year in the United States, nearly 800,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U. S. Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in the U. S. Good medical care and rehabilitation following a stroke are essential components of recovery and returning to the most independent lifestyle possible. Rehabilitation following a stroke may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, and, if necessary, speech therapy. Excellent rehabilitation services can go a long way in helping people recover function after stroke.
It is important to seek out a rehabilitation provider that offers experienced and certified clinical staff members and also offers up-to-date and evidencebased care for people following stroke. The compassionate and caring rehabilitation staff at PIPT goes above and beyond in aiding individuals to regain maximal function and independence following stroke.
The clinical staff holds certifications in Neurodevelopmental Treatment( NDT), brain injury specialization, Saebo certification and more. They utilize technologies including functional electrical stimulation, virtual reality technologies including the“ Music Glove” for coordination and functional training of the hand, unweighted treadmill walking, and Saebo products to assist with relearning limb and hand movements and aid in adaptation training. To promote recovery of a neurologically impaired arm or leg due to stroke, the therapists also provide a variety
ABOUT TWO-THIRDS OF PEOPLE WHO
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of evidence-based treatment approaches.
Evidence-based treatment include repetitive-task specific training drills, visual imagery with sensorimotor training through the use of mirrors, swelling reduction techniques and technologies, functional bracing, taping and orthoses, and active weightbearing through the use of skilled manual techniques.
The goal of rehabilitation after a stroke is to help people relearn movement skills and daily activity skills that they may have lost due to the stroke. Rehabilitation aims to restore people to the highest level of physical functioning and independence possible following stroke. Physical therapists work with people following stroke to strengthen muscles and movement patterns, regain the ability to walk and perform transitional movements, regain coordination of movement, and maintain or improve range of motion. Occupational therapists focus on helping people relearn strategies to perform normal daily activities including eating, getting dressed, bathing, cooking, cleaning, writing, and using their hands for functional tasks. Speech therapists focus on helping people relearn language skills such as listening, speaking, reading and writing. Speech therapists can also help people relearn how to swallow effectively if swallowing has been affected by the stroke.
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To learn more about stroke rehabilitation, about the rehabilitation services available at PIPT, or about how you can start your journey or a loved one’ s toward maximal recovery, call 810.603.8300 or visit PIPT’ s website at www. piptrehab. com.
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