Stroke Support

A stroke can affect movement, speech, memory, and mood — but with the right therapy and support, many people can rebuild skills, regain confidence, and return to the activities and work they enjoy.

Our expert rehabilitation approach is goal-directed, task-specific, and progressively challenging, blending physical, cognitive, and environmental strategies to restore independence and return to meaningful tasks, including work, sport and leisure.

Understanding Stroke – A Simple Guide

What is a Stroke?
A stroke is like a sudden “traffic jam” or “leak” in the brain’s blood supply. When this happens, parts of the brain can’t get the oxygen and nutrients they need, and they stop working correctly. This can affect how you move, speak, think, or feel.

Types of strokes include:

Ischaemic Stroke – A blockage (like a clot) stops blood from reaching part of the brain.

Haemorrhagic Stroke – A blood vessel bursts, causing bleeding in or around the brain.

TIA or ‘Mini-Stroke’ – Temporary symptoms that go away quickly, but it’s still a significant warning sign to see a doctor right away.

How Different Therapies Can Help Post-Stroke

Different types of therapy can help you regain independence in daily activities, rebuild confidence to enjoy sports or hobbies, and prepare you to return to work if that’s your goal. Recovery is a journey, but with the right team and support, you can find new ways to do the things that matter most to you.

Together, these therapies give people the best chance to get back to the activities they enjoy and live life as fully as possible.

Physiotherapy

Helps you get moving again, improving strength, balance, and coordination so you can walk, climb stairs, or use your arms more easily.

Occupational Therapy

Focuses on everyday tasks like dressing, cooking, or using your phone, and can suggest tools or changes to make life easier.

Speech and Language Therapy

Supports you with talking, understanding others, reading, writing, and swallowing.

Neuropsychology

Helps with memory, attention, problem-solving, mood, and emotions after a stroke.

How Our Team Can Assist You

Outpatient Rehabilitation

Suitable for those who can visit our centre and the Therapy “Hub” space for intensive therapy sessions.

Community Rehabilitation

Suitable for those who may prefer therapy within their own home or whose health conditions prevent them from visiting our centre.

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Screening

Assessment

Treatment

What to Expect

Early Rehabilitation

In the early stages of the post-stroke period, we focus on:

Positioning and preventing complications: Appropriate positioning to avoid contractures, pressure sores, or joint stiffness.

Basic ADLs practice: Guided exercises to promote independence in eating, grooming, and toileting.

Range of motion and strength exercises: Gentle exercises to maintain joint mobility and prevent muscle atrophy.

Cognitive stimulation: Simple tasks to engage attention, memory, and problem-solving.

Adaptive equipment introduction: Splints, cushions, or utensils to compensate for weakness.

Functional Rehabilitation

The focus is restoring independence in daily activity:

Task-specific training: Practising real-life tasks like cooking, dressing, or using a phone.

Fine motor and upper-limb retraining: Activities like buttoning, writing, or manipulating small objects.

ADL retraining with adaptations: Teaching one-handed techniques if hemiparesis is present.

Cognitive and perceptual retraining: Exercises for memory, attention, and visual-spatial deficits.

Community reintegration prep: Simulating real-life scenarios like shopping, transportation, or work-related tasks.

Work/Activity and Productivity Rehabilitation

Work analysis: Evaluate the physical, cognitive, and social demands of the job or activity.

Graded return: Start with modified duties, shorter hours, or reduced workload.

Ergonomic and adaptive solutions: Adjusting the workstation, using assistive technology, or modifying tasks.

Work analysis: Evaluate the physical, cognitive, and social demands of the job or activity.

Energy conservation strategies: Techniques to manage fatigue and prevent overexertion.

Home and Environment Modifications

The focus is restoring independence in daily activity:

Grab bars in the bathroom

Raised toilet seats

Kitchen adaptations (e.g., easy-grip utensils)

Accessible workstations and assistive devices

Ongoing Monitoring and Adjustment

Recovery is dynamic. Our team will continually:

Reassesses progress using objective measures and patient feedback.

Adjusts therapy plans to increase complexity as skills improve.

Encourage self-management: Training in exercises, strategies, and problem-solving at home.

Coordinates with other professionals: Physical therapists, speech therapists, neuropsychologists, and physicians.

Psychosocial Support

Returning to daily life and work after a stroke can be emotionally challenging. Our team can support to:

Provide strategies to cope with frustration, anxiety, or depression.

Encourage social participation and support groups.

Help patients rebuild confidence in their abilities.

For more information contact:

Caroline Watts
Community Services Manager
07514 500216
caroline.watts@peartreerehab.co.uk

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