What is a stroke?
A stroke is a sudden 'brain attack' that occurs when the blood flow to part of the brain is cut off. Usually, this is due to a blood clot.
Stroke is the largest cause of complex disability in the INDIA, and approximately one-third of stroke survivors are left with disability and rehabilitation needs for rest of their life...........so, do not neglect to start physiotherapy as early as possible,
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In the first few weeks after a stroke the swelling and inflammation around the damaged brain tissue settles down. Some symptoms may then improve. In time, sometimes other parts of the brain can compensate for the damaged part of the brain. With rehabilitation and appropriate therapy, there may be a gradual improvement.
Of those people who survive a stroke, about 3 in 10 are fully independent within three weeks. This rises to about 5 in 10 within six months. However, it is common for some degree of disability to remain.
so, consult your neuro-physiotherapist soon after discharge from hospital.
