AVA Neuro Rehabilitation centre

A stroke , or "brain attack," occurs when blood circulation to the brain fails. Brain cells can die from decreased blood flow and the resulting lack of oxygen. The best way to prevent a stroke is to eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly and avoid smoking and excessive consumption of alcohol. Healthy Diet A poor diet is a major risk factor for a stroke. High-fat foods can lead to the build-up of fatty plaques in your arteries and being overweight can lead to high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a huge factor, doubling or even quadrupling your stroke risk if it is not controlled. So, choosing healthy meal and snack options can help you prevent stroke . Exercise Combining a healthy diet with regular exercise is the best way to maintain a healthy weight. Having a healthy weight reduces your chances of developing high blood pressure. Regular exercise will make your heart and blood circulatory system more efficient. It will also l...

Stroke treatment may vary depending on whether the stroke is caused by a blood clot (ischemic stroke) or a brain bleed (hemorrhagic stroke). It involves drugs, surgery, or other therapies. Treatments for stroke will give to the patient as quickly as possible to reduce the risk of permanent brain damage . Treatment for Ischemic Stroke Ischemic strokes happen when a blood clot in an artery blocks the flow of blood and oxygen to a portion of the brain. With this type of stroke, the goal is to restore blood flow to the brain as quickly as possible. A number of medications may be given at the hospital to help break up the clot and prevent the formation of new clots. These medications may include: Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA, alteplase): Alteplase or tPA is a thrombolytic medication, often referred to as a clot buster. These drugs must be started within a few hours after stroke symptoms first appear. They will quickly break up or dissolve blood clots that a...

Stroke  mainly happen by two ways. Either there is a blood clot or plaque that blocks an artery in the brain, or a blood vessel in the brain breaks, causing a bleed in the brain. This stops blood from getting through, stopping the delivery of oxygen and nutrients. Blocked artery A stroke caused by a blood clot is called an ischemic stroke . There are two types of ischemic stroke: Embolic stroke If a blood clots forms somewhere in the body, it can travel through the bloodstream to the brain. Once in the brain, the clot travels to a blood vessel that’s too small for it to pass through. It gets stuck there and stops blood from getting through. Thrombotic stroke As the blood flows through the arteries, it may leave behind cholesterol-laden plaques that stick to the inner wall of the artery. Over time, these plaques can increase in size and narrow or block the artery and stop blood getting through. A transient ischemic  attack (TIA) is sometimes k...

One of the most common causes of falls particularly amongst the elderly are Gait and balance disorders. It lead to injury, loss of independence ,disability and limited quality of life. They are associated with increased mortality and morbidity, as well as reduced level of function. It has proved Neurological gait and balance impairment is difficult to treat. Early identification of gait and balance disorders and appropriate intervention may prevent loss of independence and dysfunction. Symptoms The most common symptoms of gait and balance problems include: Difficult to walk Light-headedness Unsteadiness Vertigo Motion sickness Double vision Trouble with balance Also people   feel Dizziness Other symptoms depends on cause or condition. Causes Causes of temporary gait or balance complications include: Injury Trauma Inflammation Pain Longer-term difficulties often result from muscular neurological is...

What Is Stroke? A stroke occurs when brain loses supply of blood by either a block or burst artery.Since brain cells cannot survive without oxygen, the lack of oxygen-rich blood causes brain damage which results in stroke side effects.There are many side effects after stroke. Some of the most common ones are: Impaired movement or paralysis on one side of the body Spasticity (stiff, tight muscles) Aphasia (difficulty speaking) Foot drop (difficulty lifting the foot) What is stroke rehabilitation? After treatment for stroke in hospital, many patients still have problems with mental, speech and physical functions. Rehabilitation helps the patient to overcome these problems. Rehabilitation programs helps patients to regain lost skills, relearn tasks and work to be independent again. It helps the brain to recover. Sometimes major neurological deficits do not improve, the patients functioning can improve as they learn ways to compensate for their problems. Factor...