Physiotherapy for Stroke Patients

Recover From a Stroke Through High-Quality Physical Therapy

Have you recently suffered from a stroke? Although strokes can sometimes lead to cognitive, muscular, and mobility issues, survivors today have a better chance than ever to make a steady recovery.

Physiotherapy is an important tool that can help combat these side effects. With the correct exercises and techniques, patients can regain their muscle function, improve mobility, and enhance coordination, allowing survivors to reestablish their independence and confidence.

Schedule an appointment with one of our highly qualified physiotherapists and begin your personalized recovery plan, crafted to improve your balance, strength, and mobility after a stroke.

What Is a Stroke?

A stroke occurs as a result of a blocked or ruptured artery disrupting the blood supply to the brain. In such instances, clients may present with a range of symptoms, including an inability to walk, speak, or think clearly and numbness of the face, arm, or leg.

Strokes are especially prevalent in older adults, with the risk increasing each year for those over 55, and they can lead to reduced mobility, limited coordination, confusion, and difficulty speaking, among other side effects.

Clot-busting medication is usually the first step in a stroke client’s treatment, followed by physiotherapy to restore both physical capabilities and mental well-being.

How Do We Treat Strokes Through Physio?

Typically, stroke clients will be given emergency and preventative treatment by a doctor before starting a rehabilitation plan to ease the transition from the hospital to their home. Though the techniques you’ll learn will help kickstart your recuperation, working with a certified physiotherapist from Get Right Physio and adopting an individualized set of exercises will give you the best chance at fully recovering.

After you’ve returned home from the hospital, you should make an appointment for an initial assessment with one of our skilled therapists as soon as you’re able to. This exam will include a range of checks, including examining your balance, ability to move, and level of pain, to see how much the stroke has physically affected you.

Based on the results, your therapist will develop a rehabilitation roadmap catered to your needs that will help your body heal over time. Each treatment plan focuses on restoring your coordination, motor skills, and mobility to allow you to rebuild your ability to move freely and complete routine activities.

The primary objectives of your post-stroke physiotherapy will be to:

Enhance mobility
Restore coordination
Develop strength and muscle function
Reduce pain

Benefits of Physio for Stroke Patients

To lessen the long-term impact of a stroke, it’s vital to begin following a tailored programme of exercises as soon as you return home from the hospital. Below are just some of the benefits of starting rehab after a stroke:

Physiotherapy is key to helping stroke clients regain their independence. Since strokes can leave you with weak muscles, numbness, and even paralysis, your ability to move and carry out simple tasks can be significantly impacted. Through various strength training exercises, physiotherapy can help make your everyday activities achievable again, giving you more freedom.

It’s common for clients to experience pain due to muscle stiffness post-stroke, which often affects arms and hands in particular. Our therapists use a combination of treatments and strategies to improve the spasticity of muscles, which in turn eases pain.

Swallowing and speech can be difficult for clients following a stroke, and physiotherapists will equip you with exercises to target muscles near your mouth, neck, and jaw.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Physiotherapy Suitable for All Stages of Stroke Recovery?

Physiotherapy is recommended for clients at various stages of stroke recovery, though the techniques used and desired outcomes can vary depending on the client’s specific needs.

At Get Right Physio, we strive to create programmes geared towards each individual, as early treatments will focus on preventing long-term damage and pain while, further along the line, clients will work on exercises to make day-to-day tasks and activities manageable.

What Exercises Are Used for Physiotherapy With Clients Post-stroke?

The exercises used to treat clients who’ve suffered a stroke are wide-ranging and can differ among individuals. After you’ve had a consultation with one of our therapists at Get Right Physio, you’ll begin working on a rehabilitation programme with select exercises that are best suited to you and your stage of recovery.

Some common exercises include:

Legs: knee extensions, seated marches, toe raises
Arms: bicep curls, pushing movements, pulling movements
Hands and wrists: wrist extension, wrist curls, gripping and releasing
Core: toe taps, seated trunk twists, trunk circles

How Soon After a Stroke Should Physiotherapy Begin?

When it comes to starting post-stroke physiotherapy, we at Get Right Physio believe that the sooner you begin treatment, the better.

Depending on your condition, you can start physiotherapy as early as 24 hours after a stroke, initially focusing on gentle movements that gradually increase in intensity over time. As is often the case with physiotherapy for stroke patients, different exercises will be suited to each client.

Do You Offer Physiotherapy for Stroke Patients at Home?

At Get Right Physio, we understand that there are a multitude of reasons why clients may want to make use of at-home physiotherapy. As such, our clients in the wider Toronto area have the option of undergoing physiotherapy in the comfort of their own homes and condos.

Better yet, if you require a consultation or session with one of our therapists before getting discharged, Get Right Physio also provides hospital visits where needed.

Book a Session With Get Right Physio and Begin Your Rehab After a Stroke

Every day, our physiotherapists work with clients throughout the GTA & surrounding areas who are eager to jump-start their recovery process after suffering a stroke. Our team of committed professionals strives to help people like you reclaim their independence through personalized exercise plans.

With our extensive knowledge of effective techniques and strategies, you’ll restore your mobility, reestablish your coordination, and rebuild your muscle strength and function after having a stroke.

Schedule a consultation with one of our licensed physiotherapists today and take the first steps on your road to recovery from a stroke with the support and expertise of the Get Right Physio team.

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Complete our intake form online or call us at 647-370-5162.

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Let us understand & learn about you:

Speak with our client coordinator to be thoughtfully matched with the right therapist for your goals.

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We’ll book you within 24-48 hours at your convenience. Your therapist arrives ready to support your health & mobility goals.

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PT ,for all the care and support she has given me throughout my recovery. I had a complex pelvic fracture and was unable to walk when I started physiotherapy. With Zarana’s treatment, encouragement, and guidance, I have become much stronger and am now walking and moving so much better.

Zarana is very kind, knowledgeable, patient, and accommodating. She always listens to my concerns and makes me feel comfortable and supported during my sessions. I truly appreciate everything she has done to help me regain my strength and confidence. I would highly recommend Zarana to anyone looking for a caring and dedicated physiotherapist.
  
 
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I had an excellent in-home treatment experience with my physiotherapist Tarun. I had severe pain in my left knee which was the cause of scar tissue formation after my TKR. I had a knee scopy to remove the scar tissue. Tarun was very professional, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely caring throughout my in-home treatment. She took the time to understand my concerns, explained everything clearly, and tailored the treatment to my specific needs.

In a couple of weeks I started noticing improvements in my pain level, mobility and overall condition, and I always felt comfortable and well taken care of during my sessions. Her dedication and positive attitude made a big difference in my recovery.

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   Sonia Bowen 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My Therapist Zeel is great, she was always on time, reviewed what we did the week before, and work on new exercises for the next week.  Zeel is  very respectful, and helpful and always remind you to practice the exercises you learn that week.  Looking forward to working with her again.
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   Linda Shaw 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Get right was very helpful to find the right person for me. Tarun is very professional, experienced, and knowledgeable.  She has played a key role in my journey  to recovery. I would highly  recommend  her and if I could I would give her more than 5 stars.
  
 
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