How is Stroke Treated?

Stroke Treatment and Rehabilitation Options

The point of this blog is to educate on some of the options that exist for stroke victims after they have already gone through their acute triage work at the hospital.

Rehabilitation Therapy for Stroke Recovery

Rehabilitation is going to be tailored to whatever regions of the brain have been injured from the stroke. You may need to work with a variety of specialists to help with this process: Chiropractic Neurology — Vision therapy, vestibular therapy, balance therapy, coordination therapy, improving range of motion, reducing muscle spasm, improving limb movement, cold laser (red light) treatment, electrical stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, joint mobilization. Physical Therapy — Vestibular therapy, balance therapy, improving range of motion, reducing muscle spasms, improving limb movement. Speech Pathologist — Speech therapy for language and communication recovery. Occupational Therapist — Rehab for specific practical movements and daily living activities.

Advanced Stroke Treatment Options

Injections and Novel Therapies

These are typically offered by an MD, ND, or Nurse Practitioner:

• Stem Cell Injections
• PRP
• Prolotherapy
• Perispinal Etanercept
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
• Ozone Therapy

Mental Health Support After a Stroke

A psychologist can help with mental health management to navigate the novel stressors of having and living with post-stroke difficulties.

Getting Started with Stroke Rehabilitation

Learn about how stroke is diagnosed or review the symptoms of a stroke. Our functional neurology approach to stroke rehabilitation combines multiple therapies for comprehensive recovery. Contact us to schedule a consultation.