How can physical therapy help with the reduction of stroke?

How can physical therapy help with the reduction of stroke?
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Stroke, also called CVA (cerebrovascular accident), is the term used to denote the condition in which the brain suffers from limited blood supply, thereby depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. More than 1 million cases of strokes are seen per year in the world. Fortunately, this can be treated at home by adopting proper methods of treatment. Here is the effectiveness of manual therapy in Houston in reducing strokes.

1. Performing Stroke Rehab Exercises regularly:

There is a specific set of exercises aimed at strengthening the brain, unlike other traditional exercises, which are aimed at strengthening the muscles. Regular repetition of these rehab exercises can surely lead to faster recovery. The main objective of these exercises is to induce neuroplasticity and bring better control of movements.

2. CIMT (Constant-Induced movement therapy):

As the name suggests, it involves limiting the movements of the unaffected arm while forcing the use of the affected limb. Manual therapy in Houston is a very effective way to bring back the functionality of the paralyzed limb.

3. Mirror therapy:

The principle of mirror therapy is to trick the brain into thinking that the affected arm is still functioning and movement has occurred without putting much effort. It involves a mirror, which is used to cover the affected limb and see the reflection of the unaffected limb. Manual therapy in Houston is one of the widely popular treatment methods and is quite effective.

4. A healthy lifestyle:

Stroke can be treated by eating healthy food and leading an active life. To make the brain stronger and faster recovery, Healthy food is a must. Lean fish, blueberries, pomegranates, tomatoes, and nuts have been proven to be very beneficial for the brain. Meditation is yet another miraculous formula for curing various mental issues like depression and anxiety; hence, adding it to the routine can be a wise move.

5. Rehabilitation tools:

These are tools and equipment specially designed and manufactured for treating stroke. Choosing the right tool and exercising regularly is very important if the concern is to see faster results at home. Repetition is of equal importance.

Therapy balls/putty are quite common and are known to restore strength and provide practical resistance training. Therapeutic gloves or splints are new and quite effective in curing stroke.

6. Keep Calm and Believe in Kaizen:

Kaizen is the Japanese word for improvement. Achieving what you aim for can be a long process, and at times, one may feel frustrated, But the principle of Kaizen focuses on small steps; patience and persistence are key to it. There's a popular wise old saying, ‘Slow and steady wins the race.' With small but steady steps, Success will surely be yours.

So, these are some ways in which manual therapy in Houston can help lower the chances of a stroke.

Jack Paul is an author of this article.To know more about Manual therapy Houston please stay with our website:revolvephysicaltherapy.com

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