Physio after stroke – How to get the most out of your rehabilitation

Suffering a stroke can be a life changing event, but it’s important to remain positive because there is so much you can do to improve your situation. One of these steps is physio after a stroke, and since it’s so vital to your recovery, it’s essential that you commit yourself to the rehab program.

Our mobile stroke rehab service on the Gold Coast is very popular with people who have suffered a stroke, because it removes one of the barriers to your recovery – transporting yourself to the rehab sessions. We know that regular physio for stroke patients is a vital part of the recovery process, so our mobile service helps you to reinforce your commitment and stop worrying about how you will attend your appointments.

Here are a few other tips that will help you to get the most out of your stroke rehabilitation program.

• Visualise the end goal: Visualisations can have a big impact on your recovery, so use the power of your mind to picture your end goal and work your way towards that outcome.
• Create small goals: With the big picture in your mind, set yourself a list of smaller goals that are achievable in the short term. We can help you select these goals and tick them off your list as each one is accomplished.
• Get started early: Physio for stroke patients should start as early as possible, however, if this isn’t possible, we can still help you make significant improvements, whatever the time frame.
• Boost your recovery: The best way to fast forward your recovery is to do the exercises as often as possible and not just during your rehab sessions. As part of our stroke rehab service on the Gold Coast, we design an exercise program that you can do in between your scheduled sessions and with as little fuss as possible.

The team at Equip Rehabilitation specialise in physio after a stroke and we have found that our mobile service makes it so much easier to fit your rehabilitation sessions into your daily life. To arrange your first in-home appointment, contact us today!