In Canada there are more than 50,000 people that suffer a stroke each year.
Approximately two-thirds of stroke victims will survive and need stroke rehab.
The rehabilitation offered is a very hands-on approached:
- A primary focus of returning active function and control of the affected limb (arm/hand/leg).
- Reduce disability and dependence by focusing on client specific goals
- Educating family members and primary caregivers to further aid in the home exercise program
- Decrease pain and swelling
- Improve positioning and prevent deterioration and deformity (contractures)
Treatment options as appropriate:
- Muscle stimulation
- Use of neuroproprioceptive taping
- Splints/orthoses as appropriate
- Education
- Encouragement
- Neurodevelopmental/Bobath therapy
- Mirror box/mental imagery
Stroke Rehabilitation will provide;
- Post stroke, acquired and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation of the upper body including the arm and hand.
- Reduced disability and dependence by relearning skills in areas of self-care, leisure and work.
- Hands-on treatment offered as well as home program teaching and education.
- Discussions/recommendations for adaptive aids as related to arm and hand use.
- Decrease pain, and secondary edema.
- Improve positioning and prevent deterioration and deformity (contractures).
To contact us for an assessment or an appointment
please give us a call at 289-897-8707
