Post Stroke Care

At Ascent Rehabilitation, we understand the challenges individuals and their families face after experiencing a stroke and the importance of comprehensive care in facilitating their return to the community. Our integrated approach, combining physical therapy, collaboration with an interprofessional team, and tailored exercise programs, is designed to maximize recovery and promote independence for stroke survivors.

• Regaining Mobility and Function: Physical therapy plays a crucial role in helping stroke survivors regain mobility, improve motor function, and relearn activities of daily living. Studies such as that by Veerbeek et al. (2014) in the Stroke journal demonstrate the effectiveness of early and intensive physical therapy in improving functional outcomes after stroke.

• Multidisciplinary Approach: Collaboration with an interprofessional team, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists, ensures comprehensive care addressing the diverse needs of stroke survivors. Research by Duncan et al. (2011) in the Lancet Neurology journal emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in stroke rehabilitation to optimize outcomes.

• Enhancement of Cardiovascular Health: Tailored exercise programs not only improve physical function but also contribute to cardiovascular health, reducing the risk of recurrent stroke and other cardiovascular events. Studies such as that by Saunders et al. (2016) in the Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine highlight the benefits of exercise training in stroke survivors for cardiovascular risk reduction.

• Promotion of Neuroplasticity: Physical therapy interventions, including task-specific training and repetitive practice, promote neuroplasticity and facilitate recovery of motor function and mobility post-stroke, as outlined in research by Krakauer et al. (2012) in the Stroke journal.

• Community Reintegration: By focusing on physical therapy, collaboration with an interprofessional team, and tailored exercise programs, Ascent Rehabilitation aims to support stroke survivors in their journey to return to the community, promoting independence, social participation, and quality of life.