The Benefits of Exercise for Stroke Prevention & Recovery
Stroke is a complex medical condition that causes both physical and cognitive impairments.
Did you know that exercise can be an effective tool for stroke prevention & recovery? I n this post, we will look at the importance of exercise for stroke prevention & recovery, the best types of exercise for stroke survivors, and how to start and stay motivated with an exercise routine.
Regular physical activity has been show to reduce the risk of a stroke and help stroke surviors recover from a stroke. Due to the fact that it:
- Improving cardiovascular health
- Reducing other risk factors such as high blood pressure and diabetes
- Weight Management
By incorporating regular exercise into your daily routine stroke survivors have been able to improve:
- Physical function
- Mobility
- Quality of life
- Mental health
The Best Types of Exercises for Stroke Prevention and Survivors
The best types of exercises for stroke Prevention & Survivors will depend on your needs, abilities, & limitations. Generally, I would focus on exercises that improve.
- Strength
- Cardio Vascular Health
- Flexibility
- Balance
- Coordination
Here are some examples of exercises that you may find helpful in prevention or recovery :
- Walking
- Cycling
- Swimming
- Water aerobics
- Seated Aerobics
- Resistance Training
- Pilates
- Strength
- Cardio Vascular Health
- Flexibility
- Balance
- Coordination
Here are some examples of exercises that you may find helpful in prevention or recovery :
- Walking
- Cycling
- Swimming
- Water aerobics
- Seated Aerobics
- Resistance Training
- Pilates
Starting and Staying Motivated with an Exercise Routine
Starting and maintaining an exercise routine after a stroke can be challenging. Here are some tips that I suggest to stay motivated.
1/.. Commit to 3 days per week,
2/.. Commit to the time.
3/.. Start with low Intensity and short durations.
4/.. Gradually Increase Intensity, Duration & Frequency
Starting slow and increasing Intensity, duration and frequency over time. This will prevent injury and ensure a safe and effective recovery.
The following tips can help a stroke survivor maintain motivation and achieve a regulr fitness routine.
- Set achievable goals.
- Change the exercise activity if it is not working for you.
- Try different fitness exercises until you find one that you like and are more likely to stick to.
- Enlist the support of family and friends.
- Track your progress e.g. Wearable Technology, Journal
- Working with your Healthcare Provider and or a Fitness Professional
It’s important to work with a healthcare provider and or a fitness professional to develop a safe and effective exercise routine that considers your needs, abilities, and limitations. By starting slowly, setting achievable goals, and enlisting the support of loved ones, stroke survivors can achieve better health and well-being.
Conclusion
Exercise is a powerful tool for stroke prevention and recovery. By making exercise a daily habit, you can improve your physical function, mobility, and quality of life, and reduce the risk of future strokes.
I would highly recommend working with your healthcare provider or fitness professional to develop a safe and effective exercise routine. By taking small steps and enlisting the support of loved ones, you can achieve better health and well-being.
My Best Advice, work on developing a fitness habit.
All the Best Sharon
Recommended Resourses
I-rebound.enableme.org.au
“The i-Rebound website has been developed by the Stroke Foundation and the University of Newcastle and co-designed with survivors of stroke. It has been designed to reduce the risk of another stroke by providing resources for eating well and moving more”. irebound.enableme.org.au.
“This Extract is from the i-rebound website”
What I particular like is the content on this website is created by storke survivors & that stroke survivors have continual input into the website.
There are 3 sections
- Cooking
- Fitness
- Tips & Tricks
The presenters of the videos show how they work around their current disablities.
This means that you are getting valuable information and advice from people that are stoke survivors who understand first hand what you are feeling.
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