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Stroke rehabilitation: What to expect as you recover
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What's involved in stroke rehabilitation?
When should stroke rehabilitation begin?
How long does stroke rehabilitation last?
Where does stroke rehabilitation take place?
Who participates in your stroke rehabilitation team?
What factors affect the outcome of stroke rehabilitation?
Stroke rehabilitation takes time
What factors affect the outcome of stroke rehabilitation?
Stroke recovery varies from person to person. It's hard to predict how many abilities you might recover and how soon. In general, successful stroke rehabilitation depends on:
- Physical factors, including the severity of your stroke in terms of both cognitive and physical effects
- Emotional factors, such as your motivation and mood, and your ability to stick with rehabilitation activities outside of therapy sessions
- Social factors, such as the support of friends and family
- Therapeutic factors, including an early start to your rehabilitation and the skill of your stroke rehabilitation team
The rate of recovery is generally greatest in the weeks and months after a stroke. However, there is evidence that performance can improve even 12 to 18 months after a stroke.
