Don't miss out on the best stroke treatments
The good news is thanks to modern stroke treatments thousands of people every year are surviving who may well have died only 10 years ago. The not so good news is the months of rehabilitation they face to recover.
Rehabilitation has improved out of all recognition over the last 15 years. People who previously would have been left with major problems are now recovering and getting back to an independent life.
Unfortunately accessing physiotherapy or physical therapy services after a CVA can be difficult for a variety of reasons from lack of money or insurance cover to lack of services in your area.
But don't despair there is much you can do yourself at home to speed your recovery after a stroke and regain your independence
What is a stroke?
What is a stroke is often the first question people ask in hospital. The second is will my loved one get better? With rapid advances in treatment more and more stroke victims get back to an active li
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Stroke Symptoms - recognise them and act quickly
Recognising Stroke symptoms quickly and starting treatment within 3 hours is the gold standard to minimise the damage to the brain. If in doubt go to a hospital to get checked out.
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Stroke Treatment
If you've had a stroke treatment needs to be started as soon as possible to minimise complications
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Preventing A Stroke
Prevention is better than cure so preventing a stroke is a good idea. There are several simple steps you can take to reduce your risk.
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Your Stroke Experience
If a stroke is suspected it's essential to go to hospital and get an accurate diagnosis and treatment. Your stroke experience includes initial diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
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Signs Of A Stroke That You Should Take Seriously
The signs of a stroke are important for you to know so immediate medical treatment can begin. Read about them here
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Mini Stroke can be a warning to take heed of
A mini stroke is frightening but more importantly is a warning sign you must not ignore. If you have any of these problems see your doctor immediately
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