Post tag: stroke recovery time

The different effects of a stroke The severity of a stroke that a person suffers cannot be predicted in advance. Since each stroke can affect each person differently, this requires an examination by a specialised neurologist. Physicians measure the initial damage of a stroke by using the NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale). This…

Being patient during recovery A stroke is accompanied by immense changes, so it can be very difficult for sufferers to feel like themselves again afterwards. It’s all about taking it one day at a time and staying positive. The best way to ensure a fast recovery is repetition, which helps with creating muscle memory and…

Recovery time varies from patient to patient The time it takes to recover from a stroke varies from patient to patient. Some people fully recover after a few months with little to no post-stroke symptoms. For others, recovery can be a long, winding road. These differences in recovery depend on any number of factors including…