March 2023

Date

03.14.23

Key Points

The role of the Physical Therapist is to evaluate the movement of the stroke patient and create a personalized plan to help them regain strength, coordination, balance, and control of their movement.
About two-thirds of stroke survivors will need some form of physical or other therapy.
Physical Therapists are experts at movement who improve patients' quality of life through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement.

Stroke Rehabilitation

Over 800,000 people in the United States experience a Stroke. A Stroke is a brain injury that can lead to long-term disability. Almost all stroke survivors will need some form of physical or other therapy.

The role of the Physical Therapist is to evaluate the movement of the stroke patient and create a personalized plan to help them regain strength, coordination, balance, and control of their movement. Physical Therapists can also communicate with the patient’s doctor to refer them to other therapies (Occupational & Speech Therapy) to also help with their rehabilitation goals. ARSO offers both Physical and Occupational therapy in our outpatient clinics. We contain all the up-to-date and high-tech equipment used to help with stroke rehabilitation.

A Stroke Can Cause:

Paralysis on one or both sides of the body.
Loss of feeling in the body parts involved.
Muscle weakness.
Balance and walking issues.
Speech impairment.
Difficulty with or inability to do certain movements.
Difficulty with thinking, problem-solving, or emotions.

Benefits Of Physical Therapy For People With Stroke

Recover From brain damage and loss of muscle function
Stimulate damaged nerves and muscles
Reduce stiffness of and maintain circulation to affected muscles and nerves.
Relearn movements and activities.
Gain the most function and independence possible.
Learn new ways to move due to any lingering side effects.
Rebuild mobility and physical strength.
Prevent muscle loss.
Recover better and faster.

Stroke Rehabilitation

A physical Therapist helps motivate and encourage stroke patients throughout their recovery process. Physical Therapists are experts at movement who improve patients’ quality of life through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement.

If you are interested or have any questions about the equipment we use CONTACT US at (301)-588-3929 or email [email protected]

We would love to help you get back to your ideal life

Date

03.02.23

Key Points

The use of water activities removes excessive forces on joints and allows your body to transition to land-based rehabilitation.
Exercise performed in water can bring relief to patients who suffer from neuromuscular or musculoskeletal disorders
Aquatic therapy is a complementary solution to help improve strength and endurance to recover or improve from the conditions below

Aquatic Therapy

Water can make doing exercises and movements easier and less painful. The use of water activities removes excessive forces on joints and allows your body to transition to land-based rehabilitation. ARSO currently has one Hydroworx pool shown in the photo at our Lanham location. At this location for aquatic therapy, you will receive a physical therapy plan tailored to your health concerns.

Exercise performed in water can bring relief to patients who suffer from neuromuscular or musculoskeletal disorders. Water makes aquatic therapy much different from land therapy as patients can use water for resistance in place of gravity or weights.

Deciding to do Aquatic Therapy

Aquatic Therapy is unique it allows patient to benefit from less pressure on joints, reduced inflammation, and it’s a safe environment to improve balance and strength.
Aquatic therapy is also a great option for those who are unable to exercise on land.
Aquatic therapy is a complementary solution to help improve strength and endurance to recover or improve from the conditions below