How to Treat and Rehabilitate After a Stroke
Disease description:
My mom has been feeling very down these days. She had a close older sister whom she used to exercise with regularly. Two days ago, her sister was hospitalized due to a stroke. I'd like to know how stroke is treated and rehabilitated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Bai Hongmei
Stroke rehabilitation training should be tailored according to the patient's specific sequelae. Specific rehabilitation treatments mainly include hyperbaric oxygen therapy and rehabilitation exercises. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves having the patient breathe pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber, which increases oxygen uptake by brain cells and promotes the recovery of neurological function. Rehabilitation exercises primarily focus on limb paralysis and include acupuncture, massage, physical therapy, and strength training. For patients with speech difficulties, speech therapy can be conducted, along with targeted exercises to improve memory loss and slow cognitive responses.
