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When a person has a left side istemic stroke, how detrimental is it to recovery if they do not get therapy in the first month? thank you
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Pretty bad... get PT: Studies have shown that the sooner after a stroke that you start physical therapy, the better, more, & faster you recover. Waiting a month after a stroke allows muscles to weaken & waste away, so in general, doctors recommend starting range of motion within 1 week, & intense physical therapy within about 2 weeks after a stroke. Talk to your doctor / physiatrist about your condition.
Answered 12/2/2016
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