What is stroke or paralysis?

A cerebrovascular accident (CVA), which is the medical term for a stroke, is an acute neurological event that is defined by an abrupt stoppage of blood supply to a particular area of the brain. It can be ischemic or hemorrhage stroke. Paralysis is also known as hemiplegia (half side body weakness). Stroke can have a major effect on an individual’s capacity to move, coordinate, speak, think, and move. Physiotherapy or rehabilitation is very important to regain functionality and independency in life. Our best Physiotherapist in Lahore offers specialized stroke or paralysis rehabilitation programs that use focused exercises to regain function, strength, mobility and speech at Physio Resource, who have best physiotherapist and speech treatment in Lahore for stroke.

Paralysis or Stroke Treatment in Lahore

What are the types of stroke?

Common types of strokes are following

  1. Ischemic stroke
  2. Thrombotic
  3. Embolic
  4. Hemorrhage stroke
  5. Intracerebral Hemorrhage
  6. Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
  7. Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA): Mini-Stroke

What are the common risk factors and causes of stroke?

Risk factors of stroke:

  • High cholesterol
  • Diabetes
  • Smoking
  • Obesity
  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Alcohol and drug use
  • Genetics
  • Age (more than 55)
  • Gender (men have higher risk of stroke)

Common causes of Stroke:

Ischemic Stroke Causes:

  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clots (Thrombosis)
  • Heart Disease:
  • Carotid Artery Disease

Hemorrhage stroke Causes:

  • High blood pressure
  • Aneurysm
  • Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
  • Trauma or Head Injury

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Causes:

  • Atherosclerosis or Narrowed Arteries
  • Temporary blood clots

What are the symptoms of stroke?

  • Hemiplegia: One side of the body experiencing paralysis or weakness; numbness or unusual sensations.
  • Spasticity
  • Aphasia: Difficulty comprehending or producing speech, such as slurred speech
  • Physical neglect—the patient ignores the side of their body that is impaired by the stroke; for instance, they might not eat on that side of the plate.
  • Attention deficit/cognitive issues
  • Difficulty in swallowing
  • Tiredness or fatigue
  • Issues with balance or coordination
  • Issues with the bowel and bladder
  • Difficulty in fine motor activities or daily life activities
  • A shift in personality
  • Memory loss
  • Depression

Advance paralysis/stroke treatment in Lahore:

Advance physiotherapy treatment for stroke/paralysis is available in Lahore at Physio Resource.

  • Electrotherapy
  • Passive or active Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises
  • Spasticity management: Stretching, splinting and bracing, positioning techniques to manage spasticity
  • Neuroplasticity focused rehabilitation
  • Constraint-Induced Therapy (CIMT)
  • Strength and conditioning training
  • Coordination and balance exercises
  • Resisted exercises
  • Mobility exercises
  • Cardiovascular fitness exercises
  • Gait training
  • Task specific training
  • Functional Movement Exercises
  • Fine motor skills training 
  • Breathing and Relaxation Exercises
  • Speech therapy
  • Occupational therapy

Schedule your appointment:

Physiotherapy or rehabilitation after a stroke/paralysis is important to help patients in regaining their independence and improving their quality of life. Our physiotherapy clinic in Lahore, Physio Resource, give the best physiotherapy treatment after stroke/paralysis in Lahore. Book your appointment now if you or your love on suffering from stroke/paralysis.

Contact us:

Physio Resource

Phone No: 0304-4283442

Address:  14-Ghalib Rd, Block D1 Gullberg III, Lahore