Despite the fact that until recently, stroke was considered a disease of the elderly, today it is increasingly possible to meet quite young people who have suffered such a terrible disease, who are not even 40 years old.
In a comment to the "ElitExpert" information agency, the medical director of the Rehabilitation Center "Our concernOleksiy Yablonsky noted that rehabilitation after a stroke has its own important features.
"If they are not taken into account, the possibility of a repeated stroke increases significantly. The disease can negatively affect the functions of the brain and the whole body in general." - said the doctor.
Such people may not return to their usual lifestyle, have depressive disorders and even remain completely bedridden. That is why you should carefully follow all the doctor's instructions and start recovering from a stroke as soon as possible under the supervision of a specialist.
"Medical therapy is necessary to improve blood circulation in the brain, stabilize hemodynamics and the general condition of the patient. Also, at the earliest stages, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and swallowing therapy should be added to treatment measures. Only such a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach is the key to high-quality and effective recovery after a stroke." - emphasizes Yablonsky.
Specialists of the rehabilitation center "Nasha Turbota" conduct a special diagnosis for each patient, which helps to determine the required duration and intensity of classes and programs in general. After that, an individual rehabilitation plan is developed for each person with short-term (3-5 days) and long-term (1 month) goals. The number of procedures, their type, duration of treatment and other issues are determined by the specialist depending on the patient's condition and according to the recommendations of modern evidence-based clinical guidelines.
"In particular, such techniques as speech therapy can be applied, which is aimed at restoring the patient's speech, communication and swallowing; occupational therapy, the main task of which is to return the patient's ability to self-care; physical therapy aimed at restoring the ability to move; mechanotherapy, Bobat therapy, PNF, hydrokinesiotherapy, where various devices, specialized equipment and simulators are used to improve the patient's condition" - adds Yablonsky.
He is sure that modern physical rehabilitation medicine gives excellent chances for the most complete recovery after a stroke. But the patients themselves and their relatives must be ready to make efforts and believe in a positive result of the treatment.
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