Dos & Don’ts for Stroke Patients

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Stroke is a “Brain Attack”. After a stroke, patient might have weakness or paralysis on one side of the body or problems while moving or doing everyday activities.

How can Physiotherapy Help

• Practice of daily living activities
• Manage Sensory motor deficit
• Improve functional mobility and independence
• Help in improving bowel and bladder function
• Improve strength and motor control
• Prescription of assistive and adaptive devices

Dos for Stroke Patient

• Follow Proper positioning and lifting techniques
• Go for General flexibility exercises
• Changing position after every 2hours
• Regular exercises
• Eating healthy diet
• Breaks at regular interval of time

Don’ts for Stroke Patients

• Avoid lying in one position for long duration can lead to pressure sores or deformities.
• Avoid holding patient from arms while transfers can lead to dislocation of shoulder
• Avoid missing on exercise sessions and Medication