Rehabilitation does not reverse or undo the damage caused by a stroke, rather, the focus of rehabilitation is to rebuild strength, coordination, capability and confidence. Stroke rehabilitation is designed to meet the individual's needs, thus, each program is different.
Stroke rehabilitation works best when the patient and their family members work together as a team.
Family members need to understand the stroke disabilities and how they affect the individual. The overall goal of the program is to restore the impaired functions and to compensate for any lost functions, thereby, increasing physical ability and independence. The stroke rehabilitation team involves the patient and family in all activities, including establishing short and long-term goals for recovery. Us Copyright 1999 Sentara Healthcare. All Rights Reserved.