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Physiotherapy for Stroke Rehabilitation
Movement, balance and daily-function rehabilitation after a stroke, once medically stable.
After a stroke, rehabilitation focuses on relearning movements and building the strength and control needed for daily activities. Progress differs greatly between individuals.
Physiotherapy is one part of a wider medical plan. Your doctor manages medical treatment and risk factors, while rehabilitation works on function.
Last reviewed: 2026-01-12 · SS Physiotherapy Clinic
Common symptoms
- Weakness on one side of the body
- Difficulty with balance or walking
- Altered muscle tone or stiffness
- Trouble with transfers such as bed to chair
- Fatigue limiting activity tolerance
Possible contributing factors
- Interruption of blood supply to part of the brain
- Medical factors identified by your treating team
- Effects vary depending on the area affected
- Reduced activity during hospital stay contributing to weakness
- Individual differences in recovery patterns
How physiotherapy may help
- Repeated, task-specific movement practice
- Balance and walking retraining with appropriate support
- Transfer training for daily independence
- Carer education on safe assistance
- Advice on positioning and equipment
Assessment and treatment approach
- Review of medical reports and current care plan
- Assessment of strength, tone, balance and function
- Goal setting around specific daily activities
- Structured practice sessions with progression
- Regular review with family involvement
General self-care advice
- Practise little and often rather than in long single sessions
- Keep the affected side involved in daily tasks where safe
- Follow your doctor's guidance on medication and risk factors
- Prioritise safety when practising transfers at home
When to seek medical care
- New facial droop, arm weakness or speech difficulty
- Sudden severe headache or confusion
- Chest pain or breathlessness
- A fall with injury or a sudden change in alertness
If symptoms are severe or worsening quickly, contact a doctor or emergency services without waiting for a physiotherapy appointment.
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