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Understanding Stroke Online Manual

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Stroke care specialties:

Neurology ?
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Neurology
A neurologist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats stroke and other problems involving the brain and nervous system.
Occupational medicine ?
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Occupational medicine
An occupational therapist will look at your ability to do everyday activities and help you regain as many daily living skills as possible.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation ?
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Physical medicine and rehabilitation
A physiatrist, a doctor who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, may lead your stroke recovery team.
Physical therapy ?
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Physical therapy
A physical therapist can treat problems with balance, coordination and strength you have after a stroke.
Speech therapy ?
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Speech therapy
A speech-language pathologist can help you regain language skills or teach you other ways to communicate after a stroke.

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For the caregiver

Just for the caregiver of a stroke survivor
Each stroke survivor has different needs. Each caregiver must decide what type of care and how much care is needed.

Preparing for caregiving
As a caregiver you may need to learn new skills and change your role with the stroke survivor.

Tips for reducing stress

How you can communicate with a person who has aphasia
Aphasia means the stroke survivor has problems understanding language and speaking.

How aphasia affects the stroke survivor's speech and understanding
Just because the stroke survivor has problems using language, doesn't mean he or she can't think clearly.


 

 

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