Dr. Ashutosh's Health & Wellness

  How can a stroke/Paralysis affect my movement? You may experience weakness , or even complete paralysis (called hemiplegia) in the muscles of one side of your body. This can make it difficult to move or use your limbs and get about. Your limbs may move in a different way when you try to use them. For example your hip may move upwards when you want to step forwards, or your elbow may move out to the side when you want to lift something.  The affected side of your body may feel different . Your limbs may feel heavy because the weakness makes them difficult to move, or they may feel numb (like after you have had an injection at the dentist). Some people have more unusual sensations such as pins and needles, hot and cold sensations or feel as though water is running down their limb. Occasionally they can be painful. You may have problems with your posture and balance , making it difficult to stay upright and you may be more likely to have a fall.        Join...

Physiotherapy treatment for Paralysis The physiotherapy treatment provided for paralysis will be dependent upon the cause and severity of the symptoms. This will be established by a thorough subjective and objective neurological assessment in the clinic or in the home environment. Following the assessment, there will be the opportunity to discuss your goals and expectations of physiotherapy treatment. Physiotherapy treatment for paralysis may focus on:  Muscle strengthening  Stretches to maintain muscle length and joint range of motion  Core stability exercises  Dynamic balance work  Transfer practice  Re-education of walking pattern  Sensory stimulation  Facilitation of return to hobbies/driving/work  Functional electrical stimulation  Provision of walking aids and equipment The benefits of physiotherapy are:  Increased muscle strength  Maintain range of movement and muscle length  Improved core stability  Improv...