Rehabilitation treatment to prevent cerebral infarction from causing trouble

Cerebral infarction is a chronic disease with "high morbidity, high mortality, high disability rate, high recurrence rate and many complications". According to epidemiological surveys, there are nearly 2 million new cases of cerebrovascular diseases in my country each year, of which 70% are cerebral infarction; the recurrence rate of cerebral infarction is as high as 40%; cerebrovascular disease has become the leading cause of death in my country; and the disability rate is as high as 50%.

Treatments for cerebral infarction include medication, surgery, and non-invasive rehabilitation treatment with no side effects.

What is rehabilitation therapy?

Rehabilitation is the comprehensive and coordinated application of various measures to eliminate or alleviate the physical, mental and social dysfunctions of the sick, injured and disabled, to achieve and maintain the optimal level of physiological, sensory, intellectual, spiritual and social functions, so that the sick, injured and disabled can return to society and improve their quality of life.

Rehabilitation assessment is performed before treatment.

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Assessment is an objective and accurate evaluation of the cause, nature, location, scope, severity, development trend, prognosis and outcome of functional impairment.

What are the methods of rehabilitation treatment?

Modern rehabilitation therapy includes: Physical therapy (PT): a method of treating patients by applying physical factors such as force, electricity, light, sound, magnetism and temperature, including exercise therapy and physical factor therapy. Occupational therapy (OT): a method of treating patients with disabilities by applying mechanical factors, manual or mechanical and instrumental exercise training, and restoring or improving their functional impairments. Hearing, speech and swallowing therapy: using scientific and effective methods to help patients improve their communication and swallowing abilities, thereby improving the quality of life for themselves and their family members.

There are also traditional rehabilitation treatments:

Including: acupuncture therapy, moxibustion therapy, massage therapy, etc.

Timing of rehabilitation treatment:

Rehabilitation treatment runs through the entire course of mild, moderate and severe cerebral infarction. Different rehabilitation programs need to be selected according to individual conditions in the acute stage, recovery stage and sequelae stage of cerebral infarction.

Finally, let’s use a few tips to remind everyone of the dangers of cerebral infarction and the importance of rehabilitation:

Cerebral infarction is very harmful;

The mouth and eyes are crooked and the person cannot speak. The fingers are numb and it is difficult to hold objects.

Weakness in walking, left and right deviation, some people are paralyzed and bedridden;

In severe cases, life may be lost, so three-level prevention is very important;

The rehabilitation team is here to help you restore health and bring happiness to your whole family!

Source: Chongqing Banan District Second People's Hospital

Author: Jia Jianzhong, Rehabilitation Department

Review expert: Zhang Zhenghong, deputy chief physician

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