Can stroke survivors return to their regular routines?
A. Besides being the third-leading cause of death in the United States, stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability. Because many survivors may be left with mental and physical disabilities of varying severity, nearly all stroke survivors can benefit from an appropriately structured and comprehensive rehabilitation program. People with the least impartment are likely to benefit from rehabilitation the most. Sometimes even modest gains can mean the difference between staying in an institution and returning home. The goal of rehabilitation is to increase independence and improve physical activities. Rehabilitation is most successful if initiated early.
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