Stroke Restoration: Functional Movements for Patients and Caregivers

Stroke survivors do not regain their functions all at once. Some rebound quickly, others recover slowly, and some might never return to their prior level of function. The road to recovery has no set path and no specific boundaries. The goal of this book is to help patients restore their ability after a stroke or any other illness that results in decreased body functionality. Exercises with colorful illustrations present a useful guide for care. [ Patients will learn how to shift their body weight and move correctly. [ Caregivers will learn how to provide appropriate physical support. [ Therapists will discover ideas for progressive functional training. The book focuses on strengthening the patient's trunk muscles to stabilize the base for moving the arms and legs. The keys to success are repetition and equal weight distribution on both sides. The overflow of energy from the strong side to the weak side prepares the patient's body to function as one unit.