Stroke rehabilitation: What to expect as you recover?

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Stroke rehabilitation is an important part of recovery after a stroke. The goal is to relearn basic skills that the stroke may have impaired - skills like bathing, eating, dressing and walking. It can help to do as well as you can and be as independent as possible also learn to live with the changes to your brain and body caused by the stroke. It helps to adjust to living within your home, family, and community so that you can improve the quality of life.
The severity of stroke complications and each person's ability to recover vary widely. Researchers have found that people who participate in a focused stroke rehabilitation program perform better than most people who don't have stroke rehabilitation.
When should stroke rehabilitation begin?
It's common for stroke rehabilitation to start as soon as 24 to 48 hours after your stroke, while you're in the hospital. After you leave the hospital, you can continue treatment at a rehab center or at home. However, your doctors' immediate priorities are to:
1.Stabilize your medical condition
2.Control life-threatening conditions
3.Prevent another stroke
4.Limit any stroke-related complications
Some rehab programs offer at least 3 hours of therapy a day, 5 or 6 days a week.
A key part of rehab is taking steps to prevent a future stroke. To stay in good health, you may need to take medicines and make some lifestyle changes. Work with your rehab team to decide what type of exercise, diet, or other lifestyle choices are best for you.
You have the greatest chance of regaining your abilities during the first few months after a stroke. So it is important to start rehab soon after a stroke and do a little every day. The sooner you begin stroke rehabilitation, the more likely you are to regain lost abilities and skills.
How long does stroke rehabilitation last?
The duration of your stroke rehabilitation depends on the severity of stroke and related complications. Some stroke survivors recover quickly. But most need some form of long-term stroke rehabilitation, lasting possibly months or years after their stroke. For most people, rehab is a lifelong process. Your stroke rehab team is there to help in as many ways as it can. A strong support network of family and friends is also very important.
Your stroke rehabilitation plan will change during your recovery as you relearn skills and your needs change. With ongoing practice, you can continue to make gains over time. Recovering from a stroke can be a long and frustrating experience. It's normal to face difficulties along the way. Dedication and willingness to work toward improvement will help you gain the most benefit.
What factors affect the outcome of stroke rehabilitation?
Stroke recovery varies from person to person. It's hard to predict how many abilities you might recover and how soon. In general, successful stroke rehabilitation depends on:
Physical factors, including the severity of your stroke in terms of both cognitive and physical effects.
Emotional factors, such as your motivation and mood, and your ability to stick with rehabilitation activities outside of therapy sessions.
Social factors, such as the support of friends and family.
Therapeutic factors, including an early start to your rehabilitation and the skill of your stroke rehabilitation team.

The rate of recovery is generally greatest in the weeks and months after a stroke. However, there is evidence that performance can improve even 12 to 18 months after a stroke.

AVA Rehabilitation Center offers the most comprehensive rehabilitation program for persons who suffered stroke.
Location: Ernakulam, Kerala, India

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