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Stroke Rehabilitation

At a stroke rehabilitation centre within the private an assessment of the patient's condition is made and the rehabilitation can begin immediately.

The common term "stroke" is used to refer to the damage caused by an interruption of blood supply to specific areas of the brain.

Our brains require a steady blood supply bringing nutrients and oxygen. Without this constant supply, brain cells can be damaged or die.

This damage is the cause of the common symptoms of a stroke and the severity of the symptoms are related to the amount and location of the damage.

Common symptoms of stroke include paralysis, muscle weakness, slurred speech, visual deficits, sensory impairment, memory loss, impaired reasoning.

Although a stroke can lead to very serious health problems, there is a lot that can now be done through stroke rehabilitation to help the patient and their family to cope and the options today are wide to help suffers get back to normal life.