The role of neurological physiotherapy in stroke recovery

Recovery from stroke requires a strong multidisciplinary team effort involving physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, psychologists, doctors and nurses.

Research shows that targeted physiotherapy treatment after stroke leads to improved mobility, balance and walking ability. Physiotherapy assists stroke patients with recovery of movement, so you can perform everyday activities again. Rehabilitation activities can vary considerably, depending on what part of the body has been affected by stroke and may include strength, fitness and balance training or practicing everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, standing up or reaching for objects. Importantly physiotherapists will set you up with an exercise and activity program for you to complete independently.

Neurological physiotherapy for stroke recovery is explored in the video below. For further information, visit https://choose.physio/your-condition/stroke-recovery