still slowly recovering 10 years later.” “I'm Alan, stroke survivor Neuroplasticity You hear the word neuroplasticity. It means the way the brain can recover after it has been damaged. Brain cells can’t grow back, but other parts of the brain can take over. This means that you can recover skills such as walking, talking and balancing. You can help this process by practicing rehabilitation exercises. Understanding rehabilitation Rehabilitation means trying to restore function to as near normal as possible and helping you adapt to disability. The focus is to able to do your usual activities of daily living, and to help you communicate, move around and be as independent as possible. You should get rehabilitation help soon after a stroke. It may begin in hospital and should carry on at home if you need it. Types of rehabilitation:
“I'm still slowly recovering 10 years later.” Alan, stroke survivor Neuroplasticity You hear the word neuroplasticity. It means the way the brain can recover after it has been damaged. Brain cells can’t grow back, but other parts of the brain can take over. This means that you can recover skills such as walking, talking and balancing. You can help this process by practicing rehabilitation exercises. Understanding rehabilitation Rehabilitation means trying to restore function to as near normal as possible and helping you adapt to disability. The focus is to able to do your usual activities of daily living, and to help you communicate, move around and be as independent as possible. You should get rehabilitation help soon after a stroke. It may begin in hospital and should carry on at home if you need it. Types of rehabilitation:
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