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Rehabilitation after stroke relies heavily on neuroplasticity — the brain's capacity to reorganize and form new connections — to relearn movement patterns and compensate for damaged areas. The most rapid gains are typically seen in the first three to six months, though meaningful improvement can continue well beyond this window with continued, structured practice.

Because stroke can affect so many different functions depending on its location and severity, rehabilitation is highly individualized and typically involves a multidisciplinary team including physical, occupational, and speech therapists. This page focuses on the physical rehabilitation dimension — anatomy and mechanisms, common physical effects, assessment, and general exercise and recovery patterns.

What is the difference between an ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke? An ischemic stroke results from a blocked blood vessel reducing blood flow to part of the brain, while a hemorrhagic stroke results from bleeding into or around brain tissue; ischemic strokes account for the large majority of cases.