Stroke Physiotherapy

What is Stroke?

A stroke is a blockage in the blood supply to the brain. This can cause some brain cells to die. Depending on the area of the brain and what those cells do there will be different effects. There maybe loss of movement on one side effecting the arm, trunk, and leg (hemiplegia). There may be loss of feeling (sensation). There maybe some intellectual impairment, memory concentration, planning and problem solving. Speech can be effected, and also vision.

How can Physiotherapy help?

Physiotherapy can assist with the recovery of paralysed muscles, and help re-educate balance and walking. It can assist in restoring arm and hand function. Physiotherapy can enable stroke survivors to regain their independence in activities of daily living, sport and leisure, work and vocation.

Can Physiotherapy help me with my walking?

If you are wheelchair dependant following a stroke a thorough physiotherapy assessment might reveal difficulties that can be improved upon. Many patients leave hospital with little of no walking ability, but through appropriate physiotherapy many often gain the ability to walk not only short distance within the home but also outside.
Some stroke survivors are able to walk but are limited in distance and are at risk of tripping due to foot drop. Physiotherapy can strengthen weak muscles and assist in reducing trips.

Can Physiotherapy help me with my hand function?

Hand function with EMS A common problem following stroke is a tight hand that the stroke survivor is unable to open once it has grasped an object. Physiotherapy can help relax the tight muscles that close the hand and strengthen the muscles required to open the hand.

How can Physiofunction help me?

The physiotherapists at Physiofunction are very experienced in the rehabilitation of stroke survivors. Our physiotherapists are able to devote the time required to address the problems associated with strokes. Physiofunction are specialists in the treatment of many of the symptoms associated with stroke such as foot drop, poor balance, spasms, muscle weakness. We use the latest rehabilitation technology to speed up recovery, many of which are not provided through the NHS. We are experienced in helping clients make improvements long after, and in many cases many years after their initial illness.

I think Physiofuntion can help me, what do I do now?

Please call the free phone number for your appropriate area for a free telephone consultation. This phone call could the start of new life for you after your stroke. Click here to see our locations and contact numbers.

The role of Physiotherapy after stroke

Stroke Physiotherapy can help with impaired or even lost physical functions, for example:

Stroke treatment using Saeboflex
Do you have a question about stroke? Ask our physios a question here.

Walking problems following stroke?

Impaired due to: Stroke Physiotherapy helps through:

Watch our videos!

We have videos on our site showing the drastic improvements following a stroke that you can make with PhysioFunction. Click Below: Click here for Physiofunction TV!