Guide To Ischemic Stroke Treatment And Recovery

Physical And Occupational Therapy

Physical and occupational therapy are essential components to the treatment of a patient who experienced an ischemic stroke that has affected their ability to move properly or perform their everyday activities. Physical therapy is needed in cases where a patient experiences weak muscles and is unable to mobilize as they should. Physical therapy focuses on regaining function, strengthening muscles, and maximizing mobility. Occupational therapy is a type of therapy where the patient can learn different ways to overcome any challenges they are faced with as a result of their stroke. Many patients who have an ischemic stroke have to cope with and adjust to some form of permanent function loss. The affected part of the body varies widely from one patient to the next because it is dependent on the part of their brain the stroke damaged. The amount and duration of physical and occupational therapy are also dependent on how severe or how much damage the patient's brain has experienced from the ischemic stroke.