Stroke
The Rehab Team provides Neurological Physiotherapy specific to people who have experienced a stroke in Tauranga, Papamoa and surrounding areas.
Our Neurological Physiotherapists have significant experience in Stroke Rehabilitation throughout all stages of recovery. From the acute stages all the way through to rehabilitation within our local community. No matter how long it has been since your stroke, there is a possibility of functional improvement - improvements can be seen months and even years after a stroke with ongoing Neurological Rehabilitation.
The Rehab Team follows current, evidence based Stroke guidelines which recommend daily rehabilitation, and as much therapy that is appropriate to their needs as they are willing and able to tolerate. Studies show that that the more rehabilitation provided within the initial 6 months of a stroke showed an improved ability to manage activities of daily living and improved walking abilities.
The more rehab = the better the outcomes.
A number of symptoms can present depending on the area of brain the stroke occurred. These can include:
Muscle weakness or a change in muscle tone
Altered sensation, visual and perceptual changes
Difficulties with walking, balance and completing day to day activities
Speech and swallowing impairments
Changes in your thinking, memory and concentration
Pain and fatigue
The Rehab Team’s Neurological Physiotherapists provide in-home, thorough assessment and rehabilitation to all aspects of Stroke Rehab including functional training of key tasks such as moving in bed, standing up, walking and balance. We assist in strength training, upper limb rehabilitation, equipment needs and provide education and carer assistance. We work alongside other local health professionals and agencies to better your rehab outcomes.