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Stroke Rehab
Stroke Rehab
CEREBROVASCULAR
DISEASE INFARCT
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• Effective rehabilitation intervention initiated early after stroke can enhance the
recovery process and minimize functional disability.
• Improved functional outcomes for patients also contribute to patient satisfaction
and reduce potential costly long term care expenditures
The focus of rehabilitation is to in improving the following
• Mobility
• Activity of Daily Living(ADL)
• Communication
• Swallowing
• Shoulder pain
• Spasticity
ASSESSMENT OF REHABILITATION
NEEDS
1. Prevention of complications:
• Swallowing problems(Dysphagia)
• Skin breakdown
• Risk for Deep vein thrombosis(DVT)
• Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction
• Malnutrition
• Pain
2. Assessment of impairment
• Communication impairment
• Motor impairment
• Cognitive deficit
• Visual and spatial deficiency
• Psychological/Emotional deficit
• Sensory deficit