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 If a similar question has been asked (especially several times), then your question will not be published in order to avoid repetition.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!

Questions about stroke submitted by others:

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Jerking Movement After Stroke 
Question: Why is there a sudden jerk on the paralyzed/flaccid side of a stroke patient? Is it normal or not? Answer: Here are a few of the reasons …

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. …

Foot swelling after stroke

Leg and Foot Problems After Stroke 
Question: My husband had a hemorrhagic left brain stroke nine years ago. He is in good physical health otherwise and gets around using his cane. His …

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 …

Stroke Hand Rehab 
Question: I'm 2 years post stroke with left side hemiplegia. I still have no movement or feeling in the left hand. Should I give up and accept it? …

Sensation Changes After Stroke

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

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

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

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 …

Is Massage After Stroke Okay?

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 years ago. He immediately received therapy and was doing great. He …

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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 After Stroke

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 …

Expensive Medical Costs

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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Our stroke rehab guide is designed specifically for patients and caregivers. It's in pdf format and can be immediately downloaded. It includes about

  • Stroke Definition & Causes
  • Stroke Treatment
  • Rehabilitation Information for Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
  • Exercise pictures
  • Q&A from patients and caregivers
  • Adaptive Equipment & Techniques
  • How to Prevent Another Stroke & More!



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