What Helps With Stroke Recovery?

Today we're discussing what helps with stroke recovery, and there's a lot of different things to consider when thinking about all the different ways you can help in your recovery journey. 

So being sure to get enough quality sleep is very important to allow your brain the chance to really rest and restore, and having a well-balanced diet and avoiding alcohol and smoking is also important for your body and brain. Being sure to engage in activities that you enjoy is helpful for your stress relief and can also improve mobility and independence as well, and it's very important to use the affected side of your body as you're able to in different daily activities, because research has shown that more repetition helps improve function of those body parts, whether it's your leg, your foot, your arm, your hand. The more you're using it, the more you will recover, and sometimes faster as well. 

So, stroke recovery is of course a very frustrating process at times, and one way to stay motivated is by setting small attainable goals and writing them down. This way you're keeping track of your milestones and you're celebrating your small wins along the way, and you know seeing a list of all that you have achieved both big and small can really remind you of how far you've come and keep you motivated to keep going.

If you have any questions or want to learn more, please visit our website at www.STEPSforRecovery.com. Thank you.