Physiotherapy of stroke and its effects on the function of the body is a topic that we will examine in this article.... Maybe you or one of your family members has suffered from this problem.... the complication and you You are not the first or the last...stroke complications affect the patient's daily and normal activities, but timely and appropriate treatment makes a big difference in a person's life...while a stroke can affect many aspects of a person's daily life, timely and appropriate treatment can make a big difference...restores function, independence and quality of life.... **Stroke also affects 24% of young adults..54 years or younger .... To receive stroke physiotherapy services, you can visit Mehraz Clinic in Shiraz.** How does a stroke happen? A stroke occurs when the blood flow to the brain is interrupted.... The blood flow is disrupted for two reasons.... The first reason is called ischemic stroke is that the blood vessel is blocked and the blood supply *to* part of the *brain* is suddenly cut off.... The second reason is called internal bleeding. They recover... Of course, there are many people who are unable to carry out their normal daily activities after a stroke... Stroke is the second leading cause of death and disability in Australia... Factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, physical inactivity can be associated with an increased risk of stroke and being overweight... But people have also experienced stroke despite not having any of these factors... Stroke How can a brain affect a person? The impact of a stroke depends largely on where in the brain the stroke occurred.. Common neurological and functional problems after a stroke include: Weakness or loss of movement in the arms or legs (on one side of the body) - Tingling or numbness - Difficulty in swallowing and speaking - Difficulties in reading or writing - Difficulty in thinking and memory - Mood changes, such as feeling depressed - Vision problems such as diplopia - Balance problems - Pain in the shoulder area - Urinary incontinence - Fatigue Read more: Cerebral palsy physiotherapy in Shiraz Stroke physiotherapy to help patients recover from stroke After a stroke and with the reduction of swelling in the brain, the patient makes a significant recovery after a few days. The recovery will continue for several months after the occurrence of the complication, because the nerves of the brain adapt to perform some of the damaged functions during a process called neuroplasticity. The recovery continues for years after the stroke and the person regains strength and self-confidence. standing, walking and using the hands by designing exercises.... The physiotherapist also helps to improve balance, muscle strength, range of motion, coordination and strength in the individual.... ### 1.... the initial (or acute) phase After a stroke, you will be hospitalized for a few days... Difficulty in moving and changing body position after a stroke is normal... Therefore, the physiotherapist helps the patient by designing personal programs to reduce the swelling of the limbs and reduce risks such as shoulder subluxation. The needs of the person should be identified by the physiotherapist. Read more: Treatment of brain damage in Shiraz ### 2 .... subacute phase After identifying the individual's needs, the physiotherapist helps him to improve his performance. Those people who have experienced a stroke and participated in rehabilitation exercises have achieved better results.. Heart and breathing training Cardiorespiratory fitness is an important part of stroke rehabilitation. Aerobic exercises can include walking on a treadmill or on the floor and weight training. Taking into account any disability, the physiotherapist adjusts the aerobic exercise program according to the patient's needs and functional capacity.. Different techniques to restore movement.... Some of these exercises are: - Leg exercises focusing on walking, such as stepping forward and backward with the right leg - Strengthening exercises for the injured leg - Walking exercise - Training classes focusing on walking - Using aids such as canes - Walking exercises using rehabilitation equipment - Exercises to match the patient's steps to the beat of a metronome (or music) to retrain the ability to walk - Treadmill training #### Restoring balance Balance problems are one of the most common problems after a stroke... A person who suffers from imbalance cannot move and falls as a result... Physical therapy exercises are helpful in solving balance problems... A physical therapist evaluates balance problems, including weakness in the legs and changes in sensation, and provides a customized program.. Some exercises that help restore balance include: - Strengthening trunk muscles - Functional exercise while standing (such as moving objects from one place to another) - Walking exercises including balance challenges (such as bumping into obstacles) - Leg strengthening exercises - prescribing an ankle orthosis (a splint that helps keep the leg up and reduces the risk of falling) - Recovery of arm function Two-thirds of people who experience a stroke have difficulty using the affected arm. Some of the techniques that physical therapists use to help arm function include: - **Functional exercises:** Repetitive and high-intensity exercises in the functional activities of the arm - **Bilateral arm exercise:** Using both arms to improve performance or create rhythmic movement patterns - **Limited movement therapy:** This exercise focuses on using the injured arm.... - **Electrical stimulation:** If the patient's muscles are too weak, electrical stimulation can help stimulate muscle activity.. - **Robot-assisted arm training:** Robotic devices can provide long periods of passive, active and resistance.... - **In some virtual reality and virtual reality technologies, such as some virtual reality technologies, virtual activities:*: mime games are used to supplement routine patient care and increase treatment time.. #### Spasticity Management A stroke can also affect the amount of muscle tension, which is called muscle tone. In many people, a stroke leads to a decrease in muscle tone. But some people experience an increase in muscle tone. An increase in muscle tone causes the muscles to contract and tighten. It is sometimes thought that the effects of a stroke will not improve significantly within three to six months after the occurrence of this complication... But research shows that with appropriate exercises, a significant recovery from stroke can be seen even after a year, after a stroke... Exercises have been proven to improve performance and reduce disability and mortality... The brain... Other health professionals such as exercise physiologists and nutritionists also play a significant role in improving stroke complications. They have....