Ask the Therapist Your Stroke Questions

Many times patients and caregivers have questions about stroke rehabilitation. You may have been discharged from therapy and do not have access to a rehabilitation therapist. You may want a therapist's opinion. You may not have been able to afford therapy in the first place and are looking for rehab information. As an occupational therapist with over 25 years of experience in stroke rehabilitation, I am able to answer your questions or find the answer from other therapists and sources.

Submit your questions below regarding stroke rehabilitation. Please check the questions previously asked to make sure your question has not already been asked by another visitor. Any questions that are duplicated will not be answered. I personally recommend viewing the questions below, searching this website, and reviewing the resources and stroke rehab exercises tabs prior to submitting a question as you may find your question has already been answered. Thank you for your help with this as it can be very time consuming answering questions especially those that are asked repeatedly.

If you cannot find the answer you are looking for, please feel free to submit your question! If I do not have the answer you need, I will try to direct you to resources where you can get an answer.

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Submit your stroke rehab related questions, and a rehab therapist will provide you with answers or site sources where you can find answers. Please note that answers provided on this website are for informational purposes only and are not professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or care, nor are intended to be a substitute. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider concerning questions you have regarding your health or a loved one's health concerns.

PLEASE READ: Before asking your question, please search the questions below or enter a search term in the search box in the top left corner of this website to see if a question similar to yours has already been answered. You can also visit the stroke blog page to find recent updates and questions added to my website. If a similar question has been asked (especially several times), then your question will not be published in order to avoid repetition. Please note that a therapist cannot answer questions such as "Will I get better" or "Can I expect a full recovery". Only questions within the scope of the therapists' knowledge will be answered. Thanks!

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More damage done to paralyzed left arm as a result of carelessness.
Question : My husband suffered a stroke which caused his entire left side with no feeling or movement. Recently, my husband possibly could have been …

Shouting, Confusion, and Anger After Stroke
Question from reader: My mom had a stroke about a month ago. Physically she is improving, but she has bouts of anger, confusion (says weird things), …

Cloudy vision after stroke
Question : My mother had a stroke 1 yr ago. It caused partial loss of vision on her right side. During a 4 day road trip, her vision would get cloudy …

Physio reducing sessions
Question : My physio has told me my sessions are going down to 1 session per week now I'm home...I still cannot walk and I'm wheelchair-bound due to a …

Home care v s outpatient
Question: : Which is better home care or outpatient voice therapy? Answer : There are several factors to consider. First, it would depend on the therapist …

Partner had a stroke on the right side on brain stem
Question It has been about 2 months since my partner had a stroke. When he had it, the main effects he suffered from it were pretty intense. He couldn’t …

Leg and Foot Problems After Stroke
Question : My mom had stroke for almost 2 years now but few months ago she suffered from sepsis.She hasn't been on a therapy for a year now. I think …

Caregiver Questions and Issues
Question : My husband had a stroke 2 years ago. It affected his right side. He walks with a cane and a little without one but can not use his right hand. …

Range Of Motion for Rep for Exercise
Question :How much of the range of motion for the arm should be used for exercising? Or what do you recommend would count as a good "rep" to be used …

Pain After Stroke
Question : Why is my father having pain on the side he lost strength from? His stroke was three years ago, and he says he feels pain on his left leg and …

Emotional and Mental Issues After Stroke
Question : My mom had a stroke in August 2013 it affected her right side. She has all her mobility back but tires easily, this is nothing new. On the …

Memory Issues After Stroke
Question : My mum had a stroke in the last 2 days but does not recognize my dad. Is this common? Answer : It is not uncommon for someone to be confused …

Foot Pain After Stroke
Question: Earlier this year, I suffered an ischemic stroke in the right side of my brain; however, a small portion of my left side was also hit. I suffered …

Symptoms Getting Worse After Stroke
Question I had a stroke 3yrs ago and I still can't release my my left /weak hand . Is there any hope that I will be able to operate my hand functionally …

Hopelessness After Stroke
Question : It has been a month since my mother in law suffered a stroke ... we have a day night nurse plus a helper for her and one of the best physio …

Speech Therapy and Stroke
Determining the Type of Aphasia Question Hello, my dear friend had a stroke a year ago last December. Unfortunately her husband and she had fallen …

Equipment for Stroke Patients
Question: I am the sole caregiver for my wife. I am 77 years old and fit, but had a heart attack about 8 years ago. My wife is hemiplegic (right side …

Loss of Sensation
Question: How normal is it to lose the sense of heat and cold on the side of the stroke? My partner cannot determine hot things at all. What can I do …

Bowel and Bladder Issues
Question : My father attacked with stroke and currently not in control of urine.He says he doesn't know the urine is coming until it comes. Answer …

Denial After Stroke
Question : My husband has paralysis on the left of his body. He denies this and keeps thinking he can come home as he is ok. Every day I have to tell …

Stroke Fatigue
Question : Last April, I had 3 strokes. I have all my faculties with the exception that I feel good for a day or two then it's like the bottom falls …

Brain Training
Question :My mum has had a mild stroke. She is just forgetting things like what comes after Monday, times of the day, etc. We are trying to help her relearn, …

Stroke Recovery
Question : I suffered a hemorrhagic stroke in April 2009 and subsequently got senses back in all of my body. As an effect of the stroke, my left side, …

Stroke Rehab Plan
Question: What does a typical rehab plan look like for a stroke victim? Answer: There is no typical rehab plan. Each stroke is different and can …

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Spasticity and Stroke
Question: Over the last four years I've had several strokes. Due to this I have spasticity in my legs that prevents me from walking any distance at all. …

Difficulty Swallowing After Stroke
Question: If the patient has a nasogastric tube, how do we assess that the patient is ready for oral feeding? Answer: The patient can be evaluated …

Flaccid Paralysis After Stroke
Question: What is the treatment protocol for flaccid stage of stroke? How long does this flaccid stage usually remain? Answer: There is no set …

Vision Problems After Stroke
Vision Testing by Margie B. (Hoopeston, Il) Question: If a person is non-verbal, how can they effectively be evaluated for an eye exam? My brother …

Stroke Hand Rehab
Question: Hello, thanks for your website. It has been eighteen months since my stroke, at age 50 years, which left my left arm and leg without movement. …

Massage After Stroke
Question: Is it okay to get a massage after a stroke that happened recently (only 1 week ago)? Is there a risk of another stroke happening? Answer: …

Sleeping Disorders After Stroke
Please help me in my endeavor to help my brother who suffered a massive stroke five yrs ago. He immediately received therapy and was doing great. He …

Flying After Stroke
Question: How soon after having a stroke can you fly? My fiance is in Hong Kong on business and had a stroke and I was wondering how long before she …

Balance Problems
Question: My mother had a stroke. Can you please give me some advice as her balance has been affected, and she feels like she is falling. What could …

How to improve stroke
How do you improve patient's hand, fingers, and leg movement? Please tell me some exercises for my mother. Thanks. Answer : If your mother already …

Insurance and Medicare Reimbursement
Question: My mom had a brain stem stroke 3 months ago. She has a trach, feeding tube, and catheter. Last month she began getting a small amount of movement …

Shoulder Subluxation After Stroke
Question : What can you do if your shoulder has dropped out of its socket after a stroke? Answer : Shoulder subluxation is a common occurence after …

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