06/08/2022
STROKE
Did you know that according to research, every 2 seconds someone has a stroke attack? It is one of the leading causes of acquired disability in the entire world.
Stroke (cva) is a sudden cessation or interruption of blood flow to the brain causing brain tissue death.
Depending on the extent of the injury and the part of the brain, symptoms vary from one individual to another. The common symptoms may include
1; weakness on one side of the body
2; difficulty speaking or understanding spoken words
3; deviation of the mouth to one side
4; drying of the eye and or difficulty in closing and opening of the eyelid
Treatment
Recovering from stroke is a long process that requires support from family and professionals.
One of the most effective management of stroke is by attending physiotherapy sessions. A Physiotherapist will help to
1; optimize function
2; teach the patient and caregivers safe transfer techniques
3; stimulate muscle through the use of machines
4; train the patient on how to carry out the lost functional movements
And many more as the Physiotherapist see appropriate.
To book one on one Physiotherapy session kindly contact 76982529.
For those in Moleps, we come straight to your doorstep for as little as P150 per session
