Stroke

What is a Stroke?

• A stroke is an interruption of blood supply to the brain either by a clot (Ischaemic) or a bleed (Haemorrhagic)
• Brain cells are damaged and die as a result of lack of oxygen and nutrients or damaged by pressure from the bleeding in to the brain
• This damage can have different effects depending on where it can happen in your brain

How can physiotherapy help me after stroke?

• Improve walking and balance
• Improve arm and hand function
• reduce post stroke shoulder pain
• re-educate normal movement patterns
• Improve muscle weakness
• Managing post stroke fatigue
• Advice on aids and equipment
• Arranging equipment trials