It’s absolutely essential you speak with your specialist (cardiologist/ neurologist), your doctor and physiotherapist before beginning an exercise program after having a stroke. A rehabilitation program will be devised to suit your needs taking into account your personal medical condition, level of fitness, limitations and medications. If you want to change the routine, talk to one of your healthcare team members before you start.
Physiotherapists are trained to identify movement problems caused by stroke and help to improve activities such as walking, balance and coordination.
You’ll probably first come into contact with a physio during your hospital stay and you should stay in touch once released.
Early rehabilitation treatment by a physio will maximise short-term recovery but ongoing physiotherapy will aid the best possible long term outcome. Although most improvement occurs in the first three months after a stroke, further recovery can continue for several years.
Exercising helps retrain and regain movement as well as reduce the risk of further strokes by decreasing blood pressure. Further, exercise releases endorphins to help you stay positive and have more energy.
After a stroke there’s often noticeable weakness (paralysis) in one arm and/or leg. It’s important to understand that stroke affects the brain and the problem isn’t in the muscles, but rather in the nerves that send communication signals from the brain to the muscles.
General weakness in one arm and leg or both, stiffness and limits in movement, loss of feeling, shoulder pain, fatigue and poor coordination are commonly experienced by stroke patients.
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Stroke Prevention 
