Somewhere between six and twelve months after a stroke, most people notice that progress has slowed or stopped. And at roughly the same point, a sentence tends to arrive — from a professional, a leaflet, or simply the general atmosphere around them. This is probably as good as it’s going to get.
I get asked a version of the same question in almost every stroke assessment. Is it still possible to improve? Usually the person asking has already been told, in one way or another, that it isn’t — or at least that whatever was going to come back has come back. My answer is that the brain follows a fairly well-described set of rules when it reorganises itself, and that those rules don’t include an expiry date. They do, however, include some conditions. Recovery isn’t automatic. It happens when the right kind of practice is delivered in the right way.
Recovering from a stroke? Regaining strength, mobility, and coordination is possible with the right exercises. In this blog, we explore the best stroke recovery exercises for the hand, arm, legs, and core, helping you rebuild movement and confidence.
The journey of post-stroke recovery can be challenging, filled with uncertainties and new hurdles to overcome. However, with the right support and therapeutic interventions, reclaiming independence and enhancing the quality of life is entirely possible. One such powerful intervention is Neurophysiotherapy. At Simpson Physiotherapy, we specialise in using Neurophysiotherapy to aid in post-stroke recovery, helping … Read more
Imagine waking up one day and not being able to move your hand or arm. You try to wiggle your fingers or lift your arm, but no matter how hard you try, nothing works. You feel desperately helpless and frustrated, one day everything is fine and the next you feel like a fraction of your … Read more
