Stroke Overview
Suffering from a deadly brain attack such as a stroke can be a traumatic enough experience in itself. But afterward, it’s imperative that you take the necessary steps to get your life back together and your health up to par. What’s so intimidating about strokes is that they can happen to just about anyone. They’ve become increasingly common, with nearly 795,000 people in the U.S. being affected by the attack. Typically, they occur when blood flow to a specific brain section is blocked. This causes brain cells to lose oxygen, which can lead to loss of muscle control and even memory. If you’ve suffered a stroke, consider pursuing stroke rehabilitation in Suffolk County with Dr. Paulinder Rai at Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation of Long Island. Fortunately, Dr. Rai specializes in stroke rehab and can help assist each patient throughout their recovery process.
A debilitating stroke can affect the ability to perform basic functions, such as walking, talking, eating, and dressing. Stroke recovery can be long and arduous, but the right rehab team can help ease your road to restoration. The doctors at Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation lead a team of specialists, including physical, occupational, and speech therapists, who train patients to relearn motor, cognitive, and speech skills. We offer botulinum injection therapy to those who suffer from chronic muscle spasticity (muscle tightness) following a stroke.
Stroke Rehabilitation
A debilitating stroke can affect the ability to perform basic functions, such as walking, talking, eating, and dressing. Stroke recovery can be long and arduous, but the right rehab team can help ease your road to restoration. The doctors at Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation lead a team of specialists, including physical, occupational, and speech therapists, who train patients to relearn motor, cognitive, and speech skills. We offer botulinum injection therapy to those who suffer from chronic muscle spasticity (muscle tightness) following a stroke.
Potential Training/Exercises
Regaining motor skill function through muscle memory-based exercises can help the patient recover ordinary abilities they may have lost post-attack. Motor skill exercises may also improve coordination for patients with trouble maintaining their balance. Mobility training may also be incorporated for balance, along with the ability to help the patient relearn how to walk correctly. Other forms of testing can include electromyography, a technique that evaluates the electrical activity that your skeletal muscles can produce. This can be an outstanding method for determining how far along you’ve come during rehab.
If you’re interested in pursuing stroke rehabilitation in Suffolk County, consider contacting Dr. Paulinder Rai for an appointment and consultation.