stroke rehab

recovery results from - ANSWER-recovery of the ischemic penumbra resolution of cerebral edam neuroplasticity and rehabilitation better outcomes associated with - ANSWER-early medical care smaller strokes specialized stroke care centers early intensive multidiscinplary rehab ischemic stroke recovery pattern - ANSWER-rapid in first month steady rate for 3 months progress may or may not be functional from 3-6 months functional status after 6 months remains constant usually hemmorrhagic stroke recovery pattern - ANSWER-slow initial rate of recovery followed by rapid rate of recovery 6 months post Survivors usually have less long term disability and better functional outcomes Goals of Post-Stroke PT • ICU/Acute Care (7) - ANSWER-o Patient and family education o Prevention of secondary complications o Positioning, splinting o Assess functional abilities (as soon as medically able) o Manage impairments o EARLY mobilization-low intensity, monitor status closely o Discharge planning Goals of Post-Stroke PT • Rehabilitation o Same as acute care setting