Doing regular exercise can help recovery and improve the quality of life for stroke sufferers. However, it is important to consult a medical Rehabilitation team before starting any exercise program. That way the program can be structured well, according to the patient's condition.
Physical exercise for stroke sufferers combines motor movements, strength training, and coordination to achieve the patient's functional targets. The following are several types of movements that can help stroke sufferers in the rehabilitation process:
1. Range of motion exercises
• Neck Movement: Sit up straight and slowly tilt your head to the side, hold for 15-30 seconds, then repeat on the other side.
• Shoulder Roll: With your elbows straightened, slowly roll your shoulders back and forth for 15-30 seconds.
• Calf Stretch: Stand and place one foot in front of the other. Bend your front knee and straighten your back leg, hold this position for 15-30 seconds.
2. Balance Exercise
• Standing on One Leg: Stand behind a sturdy chair and hold onto the chair for balance. Lift one leg and hold for 6 seconds, then switch legs.
• Standing and Sitting Practice: Sit in a chair, then slowly stand up with/without using your hands, then sit back down.
3. Strength Training
• Arm Strength: While sitting/standing, raise your arms forward or to the side.
• Heel Raise Exercise: Standing holding on to the back of a sturdy chair, lift your heels so that you stand on your toes, hold for 6 seconds, then lower.
4. Cardiovascular Exercise
• Walking: Start with short distances and slowly increase the distance and speed over time.
• Static Cycling: Use a stationary bicycle with a light setting, according to physical ability.
5. Coordination Exercise
• Hand-Eye Coordination Practice: Throw and catch a small ball or use a balloon to practice coordination.
• Exercises with Therapeutic Ball: Sit and push the ball back and forth using the impaired hand.
Tips for Exercising
• Warm Up and Cool Down: Always start with a light warm up and finish with a cool down to reduce the risk of injury.
• Pay Attention to Body Signs: Stop exercising if you feel dizzy, chest pain, severe pain or shortness of breath. Avoid exercising when your body is unhealthy.
• Equipment: Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for exercise
• Intake: In diabetics, exercise within 2 hours after food intake and medication consumption.
• Consistency: Practice regularly, but don't push yourself beyond your ability.
These exercises can help improve mobility, strength and balance for stroke sufferers. However, it is important to adapt exercises to individual needs and abilities. With guidance from a medical rehabilitation doctor, an exercise program will be designed based on the level of functional impairment experienced.
Apart from that, the motivation and enthusiasm of patients who participate in exercise also play an important role in supporting success.
These are the various sports that can be done according to your needs. If Friends of Hermina require further treatment, first consult with a doctor so that exercise can be determined that suits your health condition and needs.