Stroke: When Minutes Count
Rehabilitation Can Help
After suffering a stroke, it's important to begin rehabilitation as
soon as possible. Rehabilitation helps survivors:
- Regain body functions they lost to stroke
- Cope with disabilities and depression caused by stroke
- Learn skills to resume daily routines and re-enter the workforce
 There are various types of
rehabilitation specialists available to
stroke survivors:
- Physician - the primary care physician or neurologist tracks
a patient's state of health and oversees his or her progress in
rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation nurse - specialized in rehabilitation, the
nurse works with the physician to ensure the recovery of functions
after a stroke
- Physical therapist - helps the survivor regain control of
body functions lost or impaired by stroke
- Speech therapist - helps the survivor regain control of
speech or language impairments caused by stroke
- Occupational therapist - assists the survivor with the
necessary training to re-enter the workforce
- Psychiatrist - helps the survivor cope with the depression
and disabilities caused by stroke
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