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What does post-stroke exercise involve? Anonymous customer's question

Pharmacist's answer:

Exercise after a stroke can be part of the rehabilitation process to help individuals regain lost motor skills and improve balance, coordination, and other functions that may be affected by a stroke. Exercises are usually tailored to the individual's condition, level of recovery, and specific needs.

Rehabilitation after a stroke usually includes the following types of exercises:

• Muscle strengthening exercises: These exercises are aimed at restoring strength in the affected muscles. This may include weight training, using bands, machine exercises, or other forms of muscle-strengthening exercise.

• Exercises to improve balance and coordination: These exercises are designed to improve the ability to maintain balance and coordination when walking and other movement activities. This can include exercises on a balance board, using different surfaces, training to maintain balance while walking, etc.

• Exercises to restore joint mobility: Limited mobility may occur in some joints after a stroke. Stretching and mobility exercises can be part of rehabilitation.

• Exercises to improve fine motor skills: If fine motor skills (precise movement skills) are affected, exercises to improve hand and finger skills may be included. This can include exercises with small objects, drawing, writing, and other activities.

• Speech and language exercises: If speech or language problems occur after a stroke, they may include exercises to improve articulation, vocabulary, and communication skills.

• Aerobic exercise includes activities that increase heart rate and breathing, such as walking, cycling, or swimming. Aerobic exercise can help improve general fitness and endurance.

The individual rehabilitation plan will depend on the specific needs of the individual who has experienced a stroke and on the level of recovery. The exercises must be performed under the supervision of a qualified physiotherapist or other rehabilitation specialist who can adjust the program according to the individual's condition.

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