Accelerate Recovery from Stroke – Jun 2018

We are all aware of the seriousness and the effects of a stroke… The Heart and Stroke Foundation provides the following information.

It can leave one side of your body paralyzed or weakened. This poses challenges to your independence. Stroke can affect muscles in your arms, legs, hands and feet. The muscles can shorten and become very tight. This is called spasticity. Or they might become limp and soft (flaccid). These muscle changes can cause problems with the joints they support. When there is low muscle tone around the shoulder joint, it can lead to shoulder subluxation — a partial dislocation of the shoulder joint. This can be prevented with proper movement and positioning. You should never force an affected limb to move. Muscle problems can also cause shoulder or hand syndrome — a stiff, swollen and painful shoulder or hand and wrist. Muscle spasticity is increased muscle tone or stiffness, and an increased resistance which may lead to uncontrolled, awkward movements. It may also lead to a tight closed fist.

Massage can be an integral part of post-acute care. There have been numerous studies to evaluate how the use of touch massage can benefit stroke patients. Massage therapy may help increase sensorimotor function and improve fine motor skills.  There are many possible positive outcomes of incorporating massage into the healing process. Massage improves circulation and can improve range of motion. It increases serotonin levels and helps to improve sleep. Massage helps to decrease anxiety, physiological stress and alleviate depression. Massage therapy after a stroke may accelerate the healing process and improve overall health and quality of life.

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