How to Walk After a Stroke
Begin rehab 1-2 days after stabilizing.. Perform as many chair balance exercises as you like.. Do a set of vertical leg lifts every other day.
Steps
Begin rehab 1-2 days after stabilizing.
Begin rehab 1-2 days after stabilizing.
Perform as many chair balance exercises as you like.
Perform as many chair balance exercises as you like.
Do a set of vertical leg lifts every other day.
Do a set of vertical leg lifts every other day.
Finish a set of 5-6 standing side leg raises every other day.
Finish a set of 5-6 standing side leg raises every other day.
Complete 5-6 wall sits every other day.
Complete 5-6 wall sits every other day.
Avoid exercising on your own until the doctor gives approval.
Avoid exercising on your own until the doctor gives approval.
Meet with a physical therapist 2-3 times per week.
Meet with a physical therapist 2-3 times per week.
Walk between parallel bars as a way to build confidence.
Walk between parallel bars as a way to build confidence.
Use a walking cane or walker for extra support.
Use a walking cane or walker for extra support.
Wear a smart harness to evaluate your gait.
Wear a smart harness to evaluate your gait.
Practice walking as often as possible.
Practice walking as often as possible.
Climb stairs only after you are confident on flat surfaces.
Climb stairs only after you are confident on flat surfaces.
Go to stroke recovery exercise groups if you'd like community support.
Go to stroke recovery exercise groups if you'd like community support.
Expect to feel some anxiety with your first steps.
Expect to feel some anxiety with your first steps.
Set specific and realistic physical goals.
Set specific and realistic physical goals.
Keep a diary of tracking your progress walking.
Keep a diary of tracking your progress walking.
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