National Stroke Week
5 – 11 August
National Stroke Week aims to promote the signs of a stroke so that you can recognize when someone may be having a stroke and get medical attention as soon as possible. We know that we are a bit late to the party on this one - but it is still just as important to highlight the significance of identifying and managing stroke well and early.
What is a stroke?
A stroke is when blood stops getting to an area of the brain and can affect people differently. It may affect how someone thinks, how they behave, how they talk and how they move their body.
The Stroke Foundation promotes the F.A.S.T. test:
F = Face. Has their mouth drooped?
A = Arms. Can they lift both arms?
S = Speech. Is their speech slurred or are they having trouble understanding you when they previously could?
T = Time. It is important to seek medical attention straight away – call 000.
Stroke and physiotherapy
Strokes may affect everyone in different ways, so it is important once you are medically stable to speak with your physiotherapist and make goals and an exercise plan to recover movement. Repetition is important, so you may also need to practice and reinforce movement at home. Your physiotherapist can communicate with other health professionals you may be working with to establish the best routine for you.
If you wish to find out more information or to book an assessment, please contact the clinic on 95801985 or book online here.