A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, either by a blockage (ischemic stroke) or a ruptured blood vessel (haemorrhagic stroke). Strokes can lead to brain damage and long-term disability.
The result is rapid cell death within the affected area of the brain, leading to various impairments.
Without immediate medical intervention, stroke can lead to permanent brain damage and significant impairments.The extent of neurological involvement may may range from mild motor deficit to gross involvement of various function namely sensory, motor,perceptual ,emotional, behavioural ,memory intelligence, speech and language function.
Types of Stroke
There are two primary types of stroke :
- Ischemic Stroke: This occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery, cutting off blood flow to a part of the brain.
- Hemorrhagic Stroke: This occurs when a weakened blood vessel ruptures, causing bleeding into the brain.
Both types of stroke require urgent medical attention, but the treatment approach may differ based on the underlying cause
Risk factors for stroke
For stroke prevention we should know these risk factors.
- smoking
- obesity
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Increases consumption of high fat diet
- Psychological stress
- family history of stroke.
Stroke symptoms/symptoms of stroke
Stroke symptoms of stroke - Recognizing the signs of stroke is crucial for timely intervention and improved outcomes. Symptoms of stroke are below depending upon the region involved of brain due to stroke like
Preventive measures for stroke include
- Sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body
- Confusion
- Trouble speaking or understanding speech
- Trouble seeing in one or both eyes,
- Dizziness
- loss of balance or coordination,
- Severe headache without a known cause.
Stroke treatment
Ischemic strokes may be treated with clot-busting medications, while hemorrhagic strokes may require surgery to repair the damaged blood vessel
Physiotherapy Treatment for Stroke: Treatment for stroke depends on the type and severity of the stroke. Physiotherapy is a crucial component of stroke rehabilitation, focusing on restoring movement, strength, coordination, and balance. Here are some key aspects of physiotherapy treatment for stroke survivors in Sparsh Physio & Laser Centre.
Physiotherapy Treatment for Stroke: Treatment for stroke depends on the type and severity of the stroke. Physiotherapy is a crucial component of stroke rehabilitation, focusing on restoring movement, strength, coordination, and balance. Here are some key aspects of physiotherapy treatment for stroke survivors in Sparsh Physio & Laser Centre.
- STROKE Assessment to understand the problems ,complaints and need of treatment for stroke patient.
- Chest physiotherapy
- Orophyaryngeal retraining
- Counselling for stroke
- Mobilization & Mobility Training: Physiotherapists work on improving mobility through exercises tailored to the individual's needs. This may include activities to enhance walking, transferring from one surface to another, and using assistive devices like walkers or canes.
- Weight bearing activities like Strength and Endurance Exercises: Stroke patients many times experience muscle weakness and fatigue. Sparsh Physiotherapy sessions include exercises to increase strength, to improve muscle tone and endurance, with addition of functional movement and self dependent activities of daily living.
- Balance and Coordination Enhancement: Balance deficits are common in stroke patients like increasing the risk of falls. Physiotherapists employ specific exercises and techniques to improve balance and coordination,by trying to reduce the chances of of accidents and to promote confidence in movement.
- Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT): CIMT involves restraining the unaffected limb while intensively training the affected limb. This approach encourages the use of the affected limb, promoting neuroplasticity and functional recovery.
- Gait Training: Walking difficulties are very common in stroke survivors. Physiotherapists utilize gait training techniques to improve walking pattern, speed with the help of treadmill training, parallel bars, and other assistive devices.
- Mirror therapy
- Instruction for the arrangement of room
- Lying position for patient
Conclusion
Physiotherapy plays a very important role in stroke recovery, addressing physical impairments and maximizing functional independence. If you or your any near and dear one has experienced a stroke, consult sparsh qualified physiotherapist so that our physio team can help them by a tailor made programme develop a personalized rehabilitation plan including physio specialised techniques ,international physio modalities ,and functional activities etc
Watch our videos on this link to see our patient who are stroke surviver and after stroke rehabilitation they are living an active lifestyle withot any symptom of stroke/hemiplegia
Watch our videos on this link to see our patient who are stroke surviver and after stroke rehabilitation they are living an active lifestyle withot any symptom of stroke/hemiplegia
