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Step 1
Take physical therapy. Physical therapy prevents the atrophy of idle muscles and can facilitate a stroke survivor to regain motor skills. These exercises stimulate the muscles and help them gain strength. Daily physical therapy might be required.
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Step 2
Start professional therapy. Professional therapy involves recapturing motor skills required for dressing, writing and picking things up. Unlike physical therapy, which focuses on strengthening the muscles, professional therapy focuses on regaining specific skills. These skills are necessary for a stroke victim to be independent and restore dignity after recuperating from a stroke.
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Step 3
Get speech therapy. Like any other activity, speaking uses muscles that might have been damaged by the sudden stroke. Learning to talk again involves training the brain's ability to communicate all over again. Although it might seem tough, it can be achieved with practice.
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Step 4
Use crutches or a walking stick to prevent falling and additional injury.
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Step 5
Utilize outreach agendas. For example, while meals are difficult to prepare after suffering a stroke, there are services that supply nutritious meals right to your door. Many communities include a bus for those who have difficulty driving.
