Ask your family physician to recommend an exercise program. Warning Signs of a Stroke Warning signs of a stroke result from a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain. If you notice any of these warning signs, consult your family physician. Signs of a Stroke weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg on one side of the body. The effects of a stroke can vary widely, from a minor and barely discernible disability to a devastating loss of function that may lead to an early death.
Rehabilitation is an ongoing process that continues throughout the life of a stroke survivor.
The primary goal of rehabilitation is to help the stroke survivor regain as much function as possible. A team-oriented approach is essential to this process. At Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, the health care team treating the stroke patient is multi-disciplinary. Members of the team include nurses, physicians, occupational therapist, physical therapists, recreational therapists, psychologists, speech therapists and case managers. At Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, we treat 35 stroke victims per month in our inpatient program.