OT Explains What To Expect After Your Stroke - Recovery Outline, Tips & Resources

Hi, I’m Elyse, an Occupational Therapist and Certified Stroke Rehab Specialist. This video covers what to expect as you move forward in your recovery journey, with lots of practical tips and resources so you can continue making progress!
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2️⃣ Upper Body Workout playlist: • Upper Body Workouts Af...
3️⃣ Lower Body Workout playlist: • Lower Body Workouts Af...
4️⃣ Spasticity playlist: • Spasticity After Stroke
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:17 The Basics
00:20 What is a stroke?
00:44 What are the most common symptoms?
02:45 What kind of rehab will I get?
03:50 How long is recovery?
04:19 Is 100% recovery possible?
04:57 The One Year Recovery Myth
05:37 The 7 Stages of Recovery
06:35 What does "better" look like in stroke recovery?
07:16 Recovery Tip#1: Neuroplasticity
08:36 Recovery Tip #2: Things to Avoid
10:06 Recovery Tip #3: Things You Need
11:48 Recovery Tip #4: Secondary Stroke Prevention
12:48 Recovery Tip #5: Don't Ignore Your Mental Health
13:20 Recovery Resources
14:06 Outro
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Medical Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as a substitute for medical advice or treatment from a physician or qualified healthcare provider. Talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise or therapy regimen.

[@mgee669]

You certainly need a validation. Having listened to videos of stroke information for years, I would highly recommend you. You are the best source and yet you understand and refused to pull away the hope that we desperately need. Thank you, that's great!

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Thank you so much for your kind words!! ❤️❤️

[@Jpoy213]

There is a show on Prime called HEAL-highly recommend watching it

[@Jpoy213]

Thankyou so very much for helping me through the plateau I recently experienced your videos and information provided me with the drive to keep going on my own will

[@dpaul5457]

Still making gains after 4.5 years. Never give up.

[@dontagotti2449]

👊🏿 NO DOUBT!

[@nenitabuangjug6682]

I have a stroke last may 28,2023. I recover now i always watch your video thank you so much. Yes i exercise daily.. ♥️

[@VernonRhem]

I had a bad brain stroke, left me deaf and eye problems if it was not for that I could take care of self all limbs in use feel like I in fog

[@hemasookram4655]

I did ur lower body spasticity exercises two days in a row cause I've been super busy this week. I love to workout everyday. I was out for half the day doing alot of standing and my affected knee never buckled once❤❤❤. I thank God for u and this channel everyday. Much love and respect. Super grateful. But then there are days like today which are fewer and rare now come along and I'm feeling hugely overwhelmed and just want to cry my eyes out

[@bennispearson7859]

Thank you for Being a Blessing to The Stroke Community I admire People Like you Keep Doing what you are doing God Continue to Bless You and Ur Family in Jesus Name Aman.

[@johnprince21421]

ABSOLUTELY AMEN AMEN & AMEN

[@DuaneDevries]

Thanks so much for helping all of us understand about strokes.God Bless 🙌. I'm about 3 months post stroke and will keep fighting to get better. 💪

[@paulineferguson8258]

Hello Elyse, thank you for your hopeful, helpful info. I had a Cerebellar stroke a week ago and am back home now wondering how much to do immediately. I am unbelievably blessed that I have no motor, verbal or cognitive damage. However for sure concrete has been poured into my limbs and I feel exhausted 99% of the time! I am keen to push through and physically/ mentally exercise but don't know how to make the best use of the teaspoon of energy that does happen each day or if it's important to start right away even through the tiredness and leaden sense. Thank you for your beautiful calm encouraging presentation. Pauline x

[@MichaelNosek]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you do! You are amazing and are my first recommendation for people and therapists who deal with a stroke. Keep up the hard work!

[@joycezaid3909]

Right now, I have difficulty with being in my bed; my inner thighs literally burn, my left upper thigh is numb/tingling, and my upoer right thigh burns and tingles painfully. I currently sleep in a wing chair because being in bed is so painful. I'm looking to get a recliner/bed so I can sleep downstairs and also be discreet. My husband has been so supportive, and it's hard not to sleep together. I suffered a psychotic episode a couple of weeks ago, and was in hospital 10 days due to everything the stroke did to me. But, I now have home health care(which I didn't have due to having no insurance), and my disability Reinstatement was approved(maybe telling the agent I suffered a breakdown helped?). I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy, as this affected me physically, psychologically, financially, and relationships. I found you ladt summer, and the advice has been spot on. I will be contributing once I get my money. Thank you for what you do!!!

[@olafborkner]

"Three years ago, I had a stroke, affecting the right thalamus, and for three years I have been doing your seven exercises daily. I walk 10,000 steps every day and do daily strength training with light dumbbells (3kg). Actually, I don't have any limitations in my movements, but since the beginning, I have this sensation in my left extremities, as if a clamp has been placed around my arm, chest, and leg. I am a mathematician and initially feared that the stroke would affect my mental abilities, but that is not the case. I try to engage in mathematical tasks daily, which I still manage easily. Your exercises help me a lot, and the moral support from your side is very helpful. Thank you for that."

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Thank you for sharing your experience and your kind words! I’m so glad you’ve by videos helpful in your recovery ❤️❤️

[@49lucky]

Yes, I make my arm and leg move whether it's slow or not. I talk to my leg to move higher or, odd movements so that it works better. These videos are great. Thank you.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

That’s great! And thank you so much for the kind words ❤️

[@elysianfields8461]

Excellent video, Elyse! Thanks for All your efforts! So appreciated! ❣️

[@samfrazier7735]

You are amazing! This video checks all the boxes for stroke and the recovery process.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Thank you so much for the kind words ❤️

[@thelmamthembu2822]

Thank you so much Elyse you are truly a God send, I have learned from you and your exercises they really help a lot ❤ please keep doing what you are doing you are great help to me from 🇿🇦South Africa

[@farooqanwer8656]

Good lecture. God bless you

[@VictorGarcia-qg8nr]

Thanks so much for your help, sending hugs from Mexico City

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Hugs right back to you! ❤️❤️

[@samamant6460]

Thanks for your informations and vedio s my husband had a stroke 3 years ago he still weakness at his wright arm and leg

[@bbcutube]

Thanks!

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Thank you SO much for your contribution to Post Stroke! ❤️

[@user-xg6lw2ff6r]

I am three years post stroke and still striving for my full hundred percent recovery right now I have hit a plateau but not giving up yet I have a amazing rehabilitation team

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@user-xg6lw2ff6r Glad to hear you have a good rehab team! It can make all the difference ❤️

[@jimbrown5552]

Before my stroke I was an artist and fishing guide I now paint with my non dominant hand

[@AndyCue]

I compare yself to others it gives me motivation. if they can do it socan I. I had my strokes in August 2022

[@jboyce1976]

What do you recommend for parathesia, quadrantanopia?

[@user-xg6lw2ff6r]

You mentioned motus nova I use the hand device in my daily routine

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@user-xg6lw2ff6r That's great! Do you find it helpful?

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Good morning, Love. Do you cover any stroke prevention content?

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Yes, scan through the time stamps! I have a whole section on secondary stroke prevention. And in my new playlist, You Had A Stroke, Start Here, I’ve added several videos on secondary stroke prevention ☺️

[@sajanninan4520]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@soulatoutou8588]

Can WE use électro stimulation with strok patient

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Well, as with most things in stroke recovery, it depends on the patient’s individual situation. There are certain reasons why you wouldn’t want to use e stim, like if someone has a pacemaker. Talk with your doctor or therapist to make sure it’s right for you!

[@charlesmcginn4598]

❤

[@MsDivaSassy]

Thank you. I was having a really hard day and needed this today. I'm 3.5 years post and have left side hemiparisis, in addition I am experiencing nerve and muscle weakness on my right upper extremity making everything hard. Not having 1 good working hand is very difficult. I just started PT & OT to help find solutions. This video really resonated with me today! Thank you!

[@jimbrown5552]

My stroke was 13 years ago

[@Mooregirl]

Hypersensitivity is the worst, especially when you live in the brightest city in the USA 😢tfs

[@ameliajohnson481]

❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jimbrown5552]

My life is good

[@jimbrown5552]

I know walk with a stick