Stroke rehabilitation in America leaves much to be desired in terms of recovery and quality
of life. There is a serious gap between stroke patients being discharged and transitioned to
physical recovery programs. In an effort to improve recovery and quality of life, the American
Heart Association has urged the healthcare community to prioritize exercise as an essential
part of post-stroke care.
With the right recovery programs that prioritize exercise for rehabilitation, stroke survivors
can “relearn” crucial motors skills to regain a higher quality of life. Thanks to a phenomenon
known as neuroplasticity, even permanent brain damage doesn’t make disability inevitable.