Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy

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Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery

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What to Expect When You Visit Our Physiotherapist

When you visit us after a stroke, your physiotherapist will assess strength, balance, walking, coordination, sensation, muscle tone, fatigue, and daily function. Treatment may include task-specific practice, gait training, balance exercises, strengthening, stretching, mobility practice, functional electrical stimulation, and falls prevention strategies. The aim is to help you regain independence, improve walking safety, and rebuild confidence in everyday movement.

Time to favourable outcome

6–12 months typical

Start Median: 9 months Favourable outcome
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Results Comparison

Physio Recovery Rate

With TCM 50% – 80%
No Treatment / Spontaneous 20% – 50%
How Does the Treatment Work? ⓘ
Manual Therapy Assists mobility, tone management and comfort where appropriate.
Exercise Rehab Task-specific practice improves walking, balance and independence.

Sustained Relief (%)

3 / 6 / 12 months
3 months 52%
6 months 65%
12 months 72%

Factors Influencing Recovery Speed

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High-Repetition Practice

• Repeated task-specific practice drives functional change. • Goal-based training helps translate gains into daily life.

Supportive Recovery Routine

• Family support, good sleep and home practice improve consistency. • Cardiovascular fitness can support broader recovery capacity.

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Neurological Complexity

• Severe stroke, neglect or cognitive impairment can slow progress. • Spasticity and pain may limit movement quality.

Fatigue or Low Support

• Depression, fatigue and low motivation can reduce practice. • Lack of support often makes home follow-through harder.

What does the Evidence say?
Exercise-based stroke rehabilitation can improve balance and walking capacity, especially when training is specific, repetitive, and started early where medically appropriate. References An, M., & Shaughnessy, M. (2011). The effects of exercise-based rehabilitation on balance and gait for stroke patients: A systematic review. Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 43(6), 298–307.

How do we estimate outcomes?

We combine insights from published research, our own experience and that of our peers, along with typical treatment timelines and conservative modelling assumptions, to map out common trajectories. The ranges presented reflect our experience only.

Important Disclaimer

This tool is intended for visualisation and general educational purposes only, to help clients gain a broad understanding of some common conditions managed by our practitioners. It is based on practitioner experience and selected published research. It does not account for individual circumstances, including your specific condition, medical history, medications, or other personal factors. Health conditions are complex, and outcomes can vary significantly between individuals. Our treatments are not a substitute for medical care provided by your healthcare professional. You should always follow the advice and treatment plan recommended by your medical practitioner, and consult them directly for guidance specific to your situation.