Stroke & Neuro Rehabilitation
Specialized clinical care for hemiplegia, gait training, and neuroplasticity-based stroke recovery in Namakkal.
Understanding Stroke & Neurological Injury
A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen. This can lead to hemiplegia (weakness or paralysis on one side of the body), loss of balance, muscle spasticity, coordination difficulties, and gait (walking) abnormalities.
Neurological rehabilitation is essential to re-teach the brain how to coordinate movements, capitalizing on the brain's inherent ability to rewire neural pathways (neuroplasticity).
How Physiotherapy Helps Stroke Recovery
Neurological physiotherapy is critical to stimulate motor learning. Through repetitive, task-specific training, gait correction, balance drills, and muscle tone management, we help stroke survivors regain independence in eating, standing, walking, and daily self-care tasks.
Our Treatment Protocol at Siragugal
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF): Manual guidance to stimulate weak muscles.
- Gait Training: Correcting walking patterns using parallel bars, mirrors, and foot markers.
- Spasticity Management: Passive stretching and electrical stimulation to relax hyperactive muscles.
- Functional Task Training: Practice transfers (bed to chair, chair to standing).
Expected Recovery Timeline
The fastest rate of neurological recovery occurs in the first 3 to 6 months post-stroke. However, functional improvements can continue for years. A structured rehabilitation program at Siragugal spans 3 to 6 months depending on the stroke severity.
Home Exercises & Care Tips
- Ankle Pumps: Sitting or lying down, bend your ankles up towards you, then point them down. Perform 20 times to promote circulation and prevent stiffness.
- Sit-to-Stands: Sit on a sturdy chair. Lean forward slightly and press through your heels to stand up. Slowly lower yourself back down. Perform 10 repetitions with assistance if needed.
- Mirror Therapy: Watch your unaffected hand/leg perform movements in a mirror. This visual feedback triggers motor areas in the brain to facilitate movement on the weak side.
FAST Stroke Warning Signs
If you suspect someone is having a stroke, act FAST:
F (Face): Ask them to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
A (Arms): Ask them to raise both arms. Does one drift downward?
S (Speech): Ask them to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred?
T (Time): Time is critical. Call emergency services immediately.
Ready to start your recovery?
Contact us today to schedule your evaluation session with our specialized therapists in Namakkal.