Post-Stroke Program
Single phase program supervised by an accredited KinesiologistThe importance of exercise post-stroke
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Incorporating an exercise program into one’s life in the first 6 months of stroke recovery is recommended for optimal benefits.
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Focusing on improving an individual’s functional capacity may help reduce the burden that a stroke may have on his/her activities of daily living.
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Improving physical strength and posture may help reduce risk of falls and improve one’s ability to walk and perform activities of daily living.
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Improving cardiorespiratory fitness may reduce risk of co-morbidities and recurrence of stroke.
Common symptoms & severity
- Weakness and spasticity
- Paralysis
- Sensory disturbances
- Problems using or understanding language (aphasia)
- Problems with thinking and memory
- Emotional disturbances
Exercising in safety post-stroke
Strokes can have very different repercussions depending on the individual. This being said, many stroke survivors have to overcome balance and walking impairments during stroke recovery. In these situations, the use of proper equipment (stationary bike, etc.) and/or close supervision and support during an exercise session is very important for people recovering from a stroke. Such measures will ease the mind of the client, exercise professional and reduce the risks of fall or injury.
Ultimately, an individual recovering from a stroke should have a say in what equipment will be used (assuming this choice does not pose a risk to them) in order to ensure safety and comfort during their exercise sessions.
Topics covered during the Post-Stroke program
- Stretching and range of motion
- Posture training
- Balance training
- Gait training
- Chair exercises and transfers
- Brain training
- Fall prevention
- Energy conservation principles
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