Rehabilitation & Reintergration into everyday life

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) – Stroke

Cerebrovascular acccident (CVA), also known as stroke, is one of the most common causes of neurological disability worldwide. It is caused when the blood flow is interrupted in an area of ​​the brain, resulting in damages that can affect mobility, speech, swallowing, walking and functional independence of the individual.

Rehabilitation after a stroke is not only about improving physical functions, but also about retraining the brain, so that the patient can return, as much as possible, to an autonomous life with quality.

Rehabilitation goals after a stroke

Diaplasis Rehabilitation & Recovery Center in Kalamata, provides complete and personalized rehabilitation programs after a stroke, based upon modern scientific guidelines. 
The therapeutic approach depends on the interdisciplinary collaboration (doctors, physical therapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, nurses), targeting mainly to:

  • enhance neuroplasticity, i.e. the brain’s ability to reorganize
  • retrain the affected functionalities
  • improve functional autonomy
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What does Rehabilitation after a stroke include

Diaplasis specialized rehabilitation team focuses on:

  • improving mobility and walking, coping with weakness, unsteadiness or hemiplegia
  • restoring speech and swallowing in cases of dysarthria or dysphagia
  • managing of orthocystic disorders, which affect everyday functionality
  • treating spasticity which usually appears after a stroke
  • supporting autonomy in everyday activities, such as walking, self-care and communication

The importance of early recovery

Rehabilitation in an early stage after a stroke is a determining factor for the final functional outcome, as it:

  • enhances the functional reorganization of the Central Nervous System
  • reduces the degree of long-term disability
  • improves the functional prognosis
  • substantially improves the quality of life of both patient and family

Frequently asked questions

Rehabilitation is recommended to begin as early as possible, once the patient’s medical condition has been stabilized.

Yes. Through targeted, intensive and systematic rehabilitation, significant improvement in mobility and functionality has been observed.

Absolutely yes. Education and support of the carers, constitute key pilars of the therapeutic approach.

Returning to everyday activities comes gradually and with safety, depending on functional progress and the individualized goals of the therapeutic team.