Fitness and Exercise After Stroke: Importance and Guidelines

Understanding the importance of fitness and exercise in stroke recovery is crucial due to the varied challenges individuals face post-stroke. This toolkit provides information on the impact of stroke, the benefits of exercise, types of exercises recommended, and different exercise program options available for individuals recovering from a stroke. Seek guidance from healthcare professionals for personalized advice.

Download Presentation

Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.

The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author. Download presentation by click this link. If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.

• Stroke recovery
• Exercise guidelines
• Physical activity
• Rehabilitation
• Stroke rehabilitation

kuba Follow

Uploaded on May 14, 2024 | 2 Views

Presentation Transcript

1. PT Fitness & Exercise After a Stroke Aphasia-friendly toolkit Feb 2024 Disclaimer: These materials were created using funding from the Provincial Community Stroke Rehabilitation Initiative and crafted by Aran Oberle, Speech Language Pathologist, with input from regional rehab programs. They are not meant to replace professional expertise. Readers should seek advice from a qualified healthcare provider for any concerns. The content of this PowerPoint can be adjusted to suit the needs of healthcare professionals. Users are accountable for confirming the accuracy and suitability of the information for their unique situations.

2. Fitness and Exercise After a Stroke Every stroke is different. Every recovery story is different. Stroke recovery can take months or years. Adapted from: Bruyere Continuing Care. (2020). Fitness and Exercise After a Stroke.

3. Stroke can cause: Muscle weakness Coordination challenges Changes in sensation Fatigue Pain Impaired balance Swelling Muscle tone or spasticity Adapted from: Bruyere Continuing Care. (2020). Fitness and Exercise After a Stroke.

4. Physical inactivity increases risk of another stroke! Exercise helps: Decrease weight Lower blood pressure and cholesterol Improve mood Improve physical health Improve walking Improve balance Adapted from: Bruyere Continuing Care. (2020). Fitness and Exercise After a Stroke.

5. Types of exercise: 1. Endurance/ Aerobic o Long exercises o Increases heart rate 2. Strength Training o Improves muscle strength o Reduces risk of fall or injury 3. Balance Training o Improves safety and confidence o Reduces risk of falls 4. Stretching o Helps to relax muscles o Keeps body flexible Adapted from: Bruyere Continuing Care. (2020). Fitness and Exercise After a Stroke.

6. Types of Exercise Programs: 1:1 Rehab Program o With a Physiotherapist o Can be expensive Community Programs o Exercising with other people can be fun Home Exercise Program o Easy to do at home o Supervision from Physiotherapist or instructor Adapted from: Bruyere Continuing Care. (2020). Fitness and Exercise After a Stroke.

7. L'exercice aprs un AVC Chaque AVC est diff rent. Chaque r cup ration est diff rente. La r cup ration apr s un AVC peut prendre des mois ou des ann es. Adapt de: Bruyere Continuing Care. (2020). Fitness and Exercise After a Stroke.

8. L'accident vasculaire crbral peut provoquer : Faiblesse musculaire Difficult s de coordination Changements de sensation Fatigue Douleur Troubles de l' quilibre Gonflement Tonus musculaire ou spasticit Adapt de: Bruyere Continuing Care. (2020). Fitness and Exercise After a Stroke.

9. Le manque d'activit physique augmente le risque d'un nouveau AVC ! L'exercice physique aide : Diminuer le poids Diminuer la tension art rielle et le cholest rol Am liorer l'humeur Am liorer la sant physique Am liorer la marche Am liorer l' quilibre Adapt de: Bruyere Continuing Care. (2020). Fitness and Exercise After a Stroke.

10. Types d'exercices: 1. Endurance/ a robique o Exercices longs o Augmente la fr quence cardiaque 2. Entra nement musculaire o Am liore la force musculaire o R duit le risque de chute ou de blessure 3. Entra nement l' quilibre o Am liore la s curit et la confiance en soi o R duit le risque de chutes 4. tirements o Aide d tendre les muscles o Maintient la souplesse du corps Adapt de: Bruyere Continuing Care. (2020). Fitness and Exercise After a Stroke.

11. Types de programmes d'exercices: Programme de r adaptation 1:1 o Avec un physioth rapeute o Peut tre co teux Programmes communautaires o Faire de l'exercice avec d'autres personnes peut tre amusant Programme d'exercices domicile o Facile faire la maison o Supervision par un physioth rapeute ou un instructeur Adapt de: Bruyere Continuing Care. (2020). Fitness and Exercise After a Stroke.