Stroke Recovery, What Now? When Physical Therapy Ends, But Your Recovery Continues

By now I am sure all your medical professionals have answered the question, "What is a Stroke?” So I will share briefly for those who may need more understanding. A stroke is damage to the brain by interrupted blood supply. A stroke can also be referred to as a brain attack or a CVA, cerebrovascular accident. This can occur when a clot blocks the blood supply to the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. A stroke is a medical emergency. Always call 911 or get immediately to the hospital. The longer any stroke is left untreated, the more likely it is that the affected organs can be permanently damaged.

Symptoms of stroke include trouble walking, speaking, slurring words and understanding as well as paralysis or numbness of the face, arm or leg.

Identify a stroke by using the F.A.S.T test

FACE Is their face drooping on one side? Can they smile normally?

ARMS Can they raise both arms and keep them there?

SPEECH (Speaking) Are they slurring in their speech?

TIME Any signs of a stroke call 911 immediately! Time is brain.