Physical Therapy for Stroke

Stroke occurs due to a decrease in oxygen to the brain. A bleed or blockage in the brain’s blood supply can cause it. Immediate emergency treatment may help prevent life-threatening consequences.

Symptoms of Stroke

• Confusion, including difficulty speaking and understanding speech
• A headache, possibly with altered consciousness or vomiting
• Numbness or an inability to move parts of the face, arm, or leg, particularly on one side of the body
• Vision problems in one or both eyes
• Difficulty walking, including dizziness and a lack of coordination

Causes of Stroke

• Being overweight or obese 
• Are 55 years of age or older
• Have a personal or family history of stroke
• Have high blood pressure
• Have diabetes
• Have high cholesterol
• Have heart disease, carotid artery disease, or another vascular disease
• Sedentary lifestyle 
• Consume alcohol excessively
• Smoke
• Use illicit drugs

The aim of physical therapy is to have the stroke patient relearn simple motor activities such as walking, sitting, standing, lying down, and the process of switching from one type of movement to another.

At Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy, we can get you set up with the right therapist for you. Call today to schedule a consultation!

Great Neck: 475 Northern Blvd., Ste.11, Great Neck, NY 11021

  Tel. (516) 829-0030

Farmingdale: 309 North West Dr., Farmingdale, NY 11735   Tel. (516) 420-2900

Woodbury: 150 Woodbury Rd., Woodbury, NY 11797   Tel. (516) 367-1111

Deer Park: 2024 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, NY 11729   Tel. (631) 243-0247

North Shore Towers: 272-78 Grand Central Pkwy., Floral Park, NY 11005   Tel. (516) 344-0030

Bayside - Aquatic Therapy: 208-32 Cross Island Pkwy., Bayside, NY11360  Tel. (718) 224-8480

Oceanside: 2421 S Long Beach Rd., Oceanside, NY 11572  Tel. (516) 992-2282

New York City: 250 West 93rd Street, New York, NY 10025 Tel. (212) 580-0125

 In-Home Physical & Occupational Therapy (Home Care): 516-829-0030 

*Home therapy servicing Long Island, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, the Bronx & Manhattan*

Sources:https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/rehabilitation-after-stroke#:~:text=The%20aim%20of%20physical%20therapy,daily%20activities%20is%20occupational%20therapy.https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7624

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Written by:

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT

President

Reddy Care Physical Therapy

Reddy Care Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Aquatic Therapy

Author

Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.