Stroke Rehabilitation in Petersham

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Specialised stroke rehabilitation to support your recovery.

No two strokes are the same. The effects vary depending on the area of the brain impacted, the abilities affected, and what matters most to you. That’s why your rehabilitation should reflect your unique needs and goals.

At Royal Rehab LifeWorks Petersham, we specialise in tailored stroke rehabilitation. Our dedicated team works closely with you to rebuild skills, boost confidence, and support your return to a more independent life. With your personal goals guiding the way, we’re committed to helping you move forward with purpose, strength, and expert care.

We also provide stroke rehabilitation at our other Sydney locations, including Ryde and Penrith.

Stroke rehabilitation targets

Mobility and balance: Enhance ability to stand, walk, and manage the risk of falling.
Muscle strength: Build and maintain strength to support overall physical function.
Fatigue: Implement strategies to improve energy levels and endurance.
Arm and hand use: Increase use and strength of upper limbs.
Cognitive function: Enhance memory and problem-solving abilities.
Independence: Enhance independence through home modifications, adaptive equipment, and assistive technologies.

Your program may include

Neurological physiotherapy

By focusing on neuroplasticity, movement, strength, and everyday function, our physiotherapists support recovery with targeted techniques.

Task-specific training: Practising real-life movements to retrain the brain, helping with walking, siting, standing, and moving independently.
Building strength: Tailored exercises strengthen weakened muscles, improving stability and preventing further strength loss.
Enhancing balance and coordination: Specialised exercises improve balance and coordination, reducing the risk of falls and improving ability to engage in functional tasks.
Improving arm and hand function: Strengthening and coordination exercises help restore movement and dexterity in affected limbs.
Managing muscle stiffness: Stretching and positioning techniques help reduce tightness and improve comfort.
Reducing pain: Physiotherapy helps alleviate joint and muscle pain caused by imbalances or improper movement.
Preventing complications: Regular movement and therapy help reduce the risk of issues like pressure sores, contractures, and blood clots.
Boosting confidence and wellbeing: Achieving progress through physiotherapy can enhance self-esteem and overall quality of life.

Occupational therapy

By focusing on practical skills and adaptive strategies, occupational therapists empower you to navigate daily challenges more effectively.

Enhancing independence: Learn new techniques to perform everyday activities such as dressing, cooking, and bathing with greater ease.
Improving arm and hand function: Strengthening and coordination exercises help restore movement and dexterity in affected limbs.
Enhancing vision and perception: Techniques and adaptive strategies can help manage visual impairments and spatial awareness challenges.
Adapting to your environments: Therapists provide recommendations for home modifications, such as grab bars or adaptive equipment, to improve safety and accessibility.
Conserving energy and managing fatigue: Learn strategies to pace activities, conserve energy, and prevent overexertion.
Returning to work and community activities: Tailored strategies help individuals regain skills needed for work, hobbies, and social engagement.

Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy is highly beneficial in stoke rehab due to the buoyancy and warmth of water.

Improving balance and coordination: The buoyancy of water offers support, reducing the risk of falls and allowing you to practice balance exercises with greater confidence, which is key to regaining stability and independence.
Increasing muscle strength: Water resistance naturally provides a form of resistance during movement, helping to build muscle strength in weakened areas, even for individuals with limited mobility.
Enhancing range of motion: The warm temperature of the water helps relax muscles and reduce stiffness, promoting greater joint mobility and flexibility.
Managing pain: The soothing warmth of the water can alleviate muscle pain and spasms, helping to relax the body and reduce discomfort.
Improving gait and walking ability: Practicing walking in water can help you relearn proper gait patterns and improve walking ability by offering a low-impact way to work on movement.
Reducing spasticity: The buoyancy and resistance of water can help manage muscle spasticity (muscle tightness), a common issue after a stroke, by providing gentle movement and reducing strain.
Proprioceptive training: The water provides sensory input, enhancing body awareness, which is often impaired after a stroke, helping you regain a better sense of movement and positioning.
Enhancing cardiovascular health: Aquatic exercises improve cardiovascular fitness, supporting overall physical recovery and stamina.
Enhancing mental wellbeing: The supportive, weightless environment of water can boost confidence and motivation, helping you maintain a positive mindset throughout your rehabilitation journey.

Exercise physiology

Using tailored, evidence-based movement programs, our exercise physiologists focus on rebuilding strength, restoring function, and improving overall health and wellbeing.

Enhancing physical function: Structured exercise helps regain mobility, endurance, and independence in daily activities.
Improving cardiovascular health: Aerobic exercise supports heart and lung function, reducing the risk of future strokes.
Building strength and endurance: Targeted resistance training combats muscle weakness and fatigue following stroke.
Enhancing balance and coordination: Exercises are designed to improve stability, reducing falls and promoting safer movement.
Supporting neuroplasticity: Repetitive, meaningful movement patterns help the brain rewire and adapt for recovery.
Managing fatigue: Graded exercise programs are designed to improve energy levels and reduce stroke-related fatigue.
Addressing chronic conditions: Programs consider co-existing conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity.
Encouraging long-term self-management: Education and home-based exercise plans empower individuals to maintain their progress.
Boosting mood and motivation: Physical activity supports mental health, confidence, and a sense of control over recovery.

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