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Physical Therapy for Stroke Treatment

10/19/2018

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Strokes are a deadly medical emergency that will affect many people every year. According to the CDC, around 795,000 Americans every year will experience a stroke, with almost 140,000 cases resulting in death. This particular statistic makes strokes the fifth-leading cause of death within the United States, just behind cancer and heart disease. If you’ve suffered a stroke recently, our physical therapist in Oceanside at The Physical Therapy Experience will be able to treat you!

During a stroke, a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked which starves the brain of oxygen and other nutrients. Without oxygen and nutrients, the brain cells die off almost immediately. Some symptoms of a stroke include the following:


  • Limb weakness
  • Having difficulty with speech (Slurred speech)
  • Trouble walking
  • Dizziness
  • Confusion
  • A severe headache
  • Memory loss
  • Loss of sensation
  • The face appears to droop


Even if a patient survives, there is a high chance that the stroke will cause severe and permanent damage to the brain. Many survivors will experience some form of mental or physical disability in the aftermath of a stroke. One common disability that many stroke survivors will experience includes muscle paralysis or motor control issues, usually on only one side of the body. This lack of muscle control can make even the simplest movements or activities a challenge.


Physical therapy and stroke recovery


Thankfully, there are several treatment options that stroke survivors can use during their recovery. One critical step to take after a stroke includes starting physical therapy. Here at the Physical Therapy Experience, our physical therapist in Oceanside can use a wide range of different services and techniques to help our patients overcome stroke-related disabilities. With our help, we will be able to minimize the physical impact of these post-stroke conditions, while also helping you to regain a sense of normalcy.


When you first visit our physical therapist in Oceanside, they will develop a personalized treatment plan that will meet your unique physical needs and personal goals. This treatment plan will utilize a wide range of different techniques to maximize the effectiveness of your recovery. A significant portion of the treatment plan will consist of stretches and exercises for stroke survivors. These stretches and exercises will help you relearn everyday activities such as walking. Your treatment program will also focus on building up your muscle endurance and with helping you to regain your balance.


Are you a stroke survivor looking to learn more about physical therapy?
Contact our physical therapist near Oceanside today!

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