Stroke rehabilitation: What to expect as you recover

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Website: Mayo Clinic
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There are many approaches to stroke rehabilitation. Your rehabilitation plan will depend on the part of your body or type of ability affected by your stroke. This web page lists many different types of stroke rehabilitation therapies.

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TIA, brain, clot, hemmorhage, rehab, physical therapy, occupational therapy, OT, PT, mobility, fitness, physical activity, function

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Rated on: 12/5/2018 9:35:05 PM

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