Physical Therapist Services for Stroke
Each year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke. About 185,000 (one in four) have a second stroke. Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that stroke results in reduced mobility in more than half of survivors of stroke
age 65 and over.
Physical therapy after a stroke is critical. Physical therapy starts right away after a stroke during acute care in the hospital. Based on stroke severity, many survivors of stroke will need more therapy services after discharge. Physical therapists work with survivors of stroke in the hospital and across the lifespan to:
Improve mobility.
Reduce the risk of a second stroke.
Address movement problems that may develop as they age.
Help them maintain as much function as possible.
They may receive physical therapist services in one or more of these settings:
Inpatient rehab or skilled nursing facility.
Home health care.
Outpatient clinic.
Continuing to move and work to improve physical function helps survivors of stroke be as independent as possible.
Physical therapists are movement experts who improve quality of life through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement.
Contact ActiveFit today to have your questions answered or to set up your initial evaluation with our Doctor of Physical Therapy. (847)920-7110