A stroke occurs when blood clots or broken blood vessels cut off the blood supply to your brain. Nearly 1 in 4 strokes occur in someone who has had a previous stroke.

Strokes can cause significant impairment in language, cognition, motor, and sensory skills. This is why it’s considered to be a leading cause of serious long-term disability.

Recovering from a stroke can be a lengthy process that requires patience, hard work, and commitment. It may take years to recover.

Rehab medicine is designed to meet each person’s specific needs. So, each program is different. Some general treatment components for stroke rehab programs include: