After A Stroke, Therapy Can Help You Regain Physical and Cognitive Function
You might find that you have a hard time returning to your daily life and routines after having a stroke. Since a stroke causes brain damage, it will affect your entire body—but this doesn't mean a stroke has to slow you down permanently. With the help of medical professionals, you can regain many of your abilities as you recover. How is life different after a stroke? The effects of a stroke vary from person to person. Some people may see very few effects, while others may have severe complications that include: One-sided weaknessCommunication difficultyLimb numbnessFull or partial paralysisVision challengesCognitive decline Any one of these complications can make movements that used to come naturally seem nearly impossible. You can read more about life after a stroke on the American Stroke Association's…
