Stroke

Impairments addressed in patients following stroke/CVA

Poor Balance

Walking/Gait training

Drop foot

Weakness

Spasticity

Hemiparesis

Neglect

Retropulsion (falling backward)

Anteropulsion (falling forward)

Pain

How Physical Therapy can help

Balance and falls prevention training

Education and proper use of assistive device (walker, cane, etc.)

Visual training/Mirror training

EMS/NMES - electrostimulation

Strength training

Motor Pattern re-education

Lifestyle accommodations and safety precautions for patients and caregivers