Hi, I’m Elyse, an Occupational Therapist and Certified Stroke Rehab Specialist. This video covers what to expect as you move forward in your recovery journey, with lots of practical tips and resources so you can continue making progress!

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Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:17 The Basics
00:20 What is a stroke?
00:44 What are the most common symptoms?
02:45 What kind of rehab will I get?
03:50 How long is recovery?
04:19 Is 100% recovery possible?
04:57 The One Year Recovery Myth
05:37 The 7 Stages of Recovery
06:35 What does "better" look like in stroke recovery?
07:16 Recovery Tip#1: Neuroplasticity
08:36 Recovery Tip #2: Things to Avoid
10:06 Recovery Tip #3: Things You Need
11:48 Recovery Tip #4: Secondary Stroke Prevention
12:48 Recovery Tip #5: Don't Ignore Your Mental Health
13:20 Recovery Resources
14:06 Outro



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Medical Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as a substitute for medical advice or treatment from a physician or qualified healthcare provider. Talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise or therapy regimen.