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 20 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. Any questions that are duplicated will not be answered twice. Please check the tabs on the left side of the page to see if there are topics that cover your question. 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.
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 right corner 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 If a similar question has been asked (especially several times), then your question will not be published in order to avoid repetition.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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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. …
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 …
Symptoms Getting Worse After Stroke
Question : I had a stroke in October 2011. I lost all feeling on my right side. Over time I eventually learned to walk and my muscles would always tense …
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 (1/7/2012), I suffered an ischemic stroke in the right side of my brain; however, a small portion of my left side was also …
Vision Problems and Therapy After Stroke
Question: My sister had a stroke and is now seeing double and it is making her sick to her stomach. Her doctors told her there is nothing she can do for …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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
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 Treatment in 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 …
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 massage shortly after a stroke? (1 week). Is there a risk of another stroke happening?
Answer: Massage can be beneficial …
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 …
Stroke Recovery
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 …
Can you get paralyzed 2 wks later after having a Stroke Not rated yet
Question : My sister had a stroke on July 30, 2022, on her left side she was hospitalized and receiving care after her stroke she was able to move both …
Brain stroke Not rated yet
Question Hi, I'm Sangeetha. I had a minor right-side brain stroke two years ago. Until now I did not have any issues. The doctor prescribed me 1 aspirin …
Partner had a stroke on the right side on brain stem Not rated yet
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 …
12 YR. POST STROKE BALANCE RECOVERY EXERCISESFOR SENIOR Not rated yet
Question HELLO, I HAD A MASSIVE STROKE 12 YRS. AGO AND I STILL CAN'T WALK I AM 70 YRS. OLD I GET AROUND THE HOUSE USING A QUAD CANE WHAT ARE THE BEST …
Appetite regression after stroke Not rated yet
Question My husband,57, had a stroke almost 3 months ago. He was eating very well the first month. Now he barely has an appetite at all. He's losing …
Pain After Stroke Not rated yet
Question : What can be done to reduce or eliminate severe pain and hypersensitivity in affected UE after a stroke? Pain is so intense that patient will …
Speech Therapy and Stroke Not rated yet
Question Hello, my dear friend had a stroke a year ago last December. Unfortunately her husband and she had fallen upon severe financial distress before …
Bowel and Bladder Issues Not rated yet
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 Not rated yet
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 Not rated yet
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 …
Flying After Stroke Not rated yet
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 Not rated yet
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 …
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