5 Ways to Treat a Stroke

5 Ways to Treat a Stroke

by CBC Health Doctors

The road to recovery often feels rocky and tough for stroke survivors, who face many challenges along the way. From their physical conditions of weakness to their emotional instability to their cognitive loss of memory, a safe and speedy recovery is a common desire for both stroke survivors and their loved ones.
 

 

5 ways to improve stroke recovery
After a stroke, the brain has lost the synaptic pathways that once existed in the affected area. Rebuilding neural connections is the key to healing after a stroke. While we cannot consciously recreate synaptic pathways, there are actions stroke survivors can perform to facilitate their recovery and treat stroke.
 

 
 

1. Repetitive exercises

Repetition rebuilds and strengthens neural pathways. It is the key to neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to heal itself. Regularly engage in stroke rehabilitation exercises with your physical therapist or by yourself at home.

 

2. Strengthen core muscles

Walking can become a challenge for many stroke survivors. Strengthening the feet and legs is important, but core muscles are responsible for stability. Repetitive core rehabilitation exercises can help improve walking and balance.

 

3. Braces are good, exercises are better

Depending on a brace after a stroke is an easy way to deal with conditions such as foot drop. However, they do little to encourage the body to heal. In fact, relying too heavily on braces can lead to complete loss of function in the foot as the neural network is not being regularly strengthened. Foot drop exercises are a better,  more effective long-term option for healing the brain and the body.

 

4. Healthy diet

Switching to a healthy diet boosts nutrient levels, leading to a more energized body and a healthy brain. Focus on non-processed foods that can help lower cholesterol and blood pressure. High cholesterol and blood pressure levels can actually lead to recurrent strokes to occur.

 

5. Stay consistent

If repetition is the key to neuroplasticity, then the intermittent activity is its downfall. Pave the way for yourself to a safe and speedy recovery. The key is simple routine: simply incorporate repetitive stroke rehabilitation exercises into your weekly routine.

 

Ischemic stroke treatment at CBC Health
If you or a loved one have suffered from a recent stroke, call +1 855 426 4623 or visit https://cbchealth.ch/contact/  to learn about CBC Health’s ischemic stroke treatment using cord blood.