Rehabilitation After Stroke

After a stroke, it is important to build strength and confidence so you can continue your daily activities. Your doctor will work with rehabilitation specialists to provide a treatment program specifically suited to you.

Rehabilitation (rehab) begins in the hospital soon after a stroke. For some, it continues at home. Others require more intense rehab, for instance at Bethesda Hospital, or sub-acute (nursing home) care.

What you do in stroke rehab depends on your individual needs. The specialists - including physical, occupational and speech therapists - can assist you with many skills including:

Self-care such as feeding, grooming, bathing and dressing
Mobility such as transferring or walking
Communication in speech or language
Cognitive skills such as memory or problem solving
Socialization skills including interacting with other people