The Injury Hub
Strokes: Info, Symptoms & Physiotherapy Treatment.
Our Chartered Physiotherapists across Ireland are experts in the causes, symptoms and treatment of a stroke.
The Injury Hub: Strokes
What is a stroke?
A stroke occurs when the normal blood flow to the brain is suddenly interrupted or blocked. This can be due to bleeding or haemorrhage from a blood vessel, or a clot in a blood vessel.
Stroke is the third leading cause of death worldwide. 80% of strokes are classified as ischemic, meaning blood supply to a part of the brain is cut off due to a clot or blockage resulting in death of the brain tissue.
How We Can Help.
Symptoms, Treatment & How We Can Help Your Recovery.
Learn about common stroke symptoms, effective treatments, and how our expert team supports your recovery journey every step of the way.
Symptoms Of A Stroke
The result of a Stroke is loss of function in the affected part of the brain. The person may have difficulty controlling movement on one side of the body, affecting the head, arm, leg and face. Speech, vision, swallowing, bowel and bladder can also be affected. The person’s emotions, ability to concentrate and memory may also change.
It is vital that you recognise the signs of a stroke early and seek medical attend. New treatments if administered in a certain space of time from the onset of symptoms can result in little or no deficits but early intervention is the key.
Remember FAST
Face drop
Arm weakness
Speech Difficulty
Time to call 112 or 999
Treatment With Physiotherapy
Once a patient has been hospitalised and is medically stable, rehabilitation will commence.
Physiotherapy plays an important role in stroke rehabilitation. After a detailed assessment, our highly skilled Physiotherapists will plan rehabilitation programme taking into account your lifestyle and home environment. Treatment may include guided movements of limbs, and relearning how to sit, stand, walk and other everyday activities. A falls screen may also be of benefit.
Advice will also be given to carers on how to help. Depression is common post stroke and It may be suggested that you visit our psychologists at Spectrum Therapy.
Our Expertise
Our physiotherapists are highly trained and qualified to provide expert care to our patients. They are fully insured and are chartered by the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP).
We have a team of Clinical leads who visits our physios and clinics to ensure a level of customer service and quality care that exceeds our competition is given to patients every time.
Our patient’s health journeys
How Much Does It Cost?
Please refer to our individual clinic location pages for pricing information.
What Are Your Clinic Hours?
Monday – Friday: 8am to 8pm
Saturday: 9am to 5pm
Sunday: Closed
*Please note, opening times can vary between clinics
Where Is This Service Available?
This service is available in any of our nationwide clinics.
Am I Covered By Health Insurance?
We work with all major insurers – Vhi, Laya and Irish Life. We recommend you check your own policy for its terms and conditions to see what cover you have.
How Do I Contact You?
Our Patient Services team is available to help you Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, and Saturdays from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
Call Us: 01 611 1740
Spectrum Physio
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