Physiotherapy for Stroke

Stroke is a neurological event that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, leading to damaged brain tissue. This can occur through restricted or blocked blood supply (Ischaemic stroke) or a ruptured blood vessel causing bleeding inside the brain (Haemorrhagic stroke). At Best Home Therapy, we provide specialised physiotherapy treatment plans to help individuals who have experienced a stroke regain their physical abilities and improve their quality of life.

Symptoms of Stroke

The symptoms of stroke can vary depending on the severity and location of the stroke, but some common signs include:

1. Numbness or weakness on one side of the body

2. Difficulty speaking or understanding language

3. Loss of coordination or balance

4. Vision changes

5. Impaired cognition

6. Behavioural changes

7. Headache

Physiotherapy Management of Stroke

At Best Home Therapy, we provide individualised physiotherapy treatment plans for those who have experienced a stroke. Physiotherapy is the gold standard for stroke rehabilitation being highly effective for improving function and quality of life. At Best Home Therapy we understand that significant functional gains can be achieved following stroke due to neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity refers to the brains ability to re-wire itself and regain function in sensation, movement joints and limbs and cognitive function. Our Physiotherapists will conduct a comprehensive assessment to identify the impairments caused by the stroke which will then be used to tailor a personalised treatment program.

Our experienced physiotherapists work with individuals and their families to create a comprehensive treatment plan that may include the following:

1. Mobility Training: Our physiotherapists use exercises and activities to help individuals improve their mobility, balance, and coordination. We identify specific impairments following stroke and tailor the exercises for specific movement retraining.

2. Gait Training: Following a stroke, individuals often have impaired walking patterns or may not be able to walk. Our physiotherapists use specific techniques to retrain the movement patterns required to walk and can prescribe walking aids and progression plans tailored to the individuals needs. 

3. Sensory retraining: Our physiotherapist may use specific techniques to help individuals with impaired feeling regain their senses of touch and pressure.

4. Range of Motion Exercises and spasticity management: Our physiotherapists will identify if individuals have restricted joint range of motion caused my spasticity and contractures and will provide exercises and management plans to optimise joint mobility.

5. Daily Activity Retraining: Following a stroke, individuals often find difficulties completing usual activities of daily living such as personal care, domestic household tasks or participating in social activities. Our physiotherapist will work with individuals to identify their barriers and generate rehabilitation programs to improve independence and quality of life.

At Best Home Therapy, we understand the challenges that individuals who have experienced a stroke and their families face. That's why we provide personalised physiotherapy treatment plans to help individuals who have experienced a stroke regain their physical abilities and improve their quality of life. Our experienced physiotherapists work with individuals and their families to create a personalised treatment plan that meets their individual needs and goals.

Please contact us at 1300-01-2378 or visit us at 72 Maribyrnong st Footscray to schedule an assessment or to learn more about our services and start your journey towards improved quality of life after a stroke.