What 3 kinds of therapy will someone with a post CVA receive?

• A. Occupational therapy, activities of daily living; Physical therapy, ambulation; Speech therapy, speech and swallowing
• B. Respiratory therapy; Cardiac rehabilitation; Dental therapy
• C. Occupational therapy; Cardiology; Dermatology
• D. Physical therapy; Occupational therapy; Ophthalmology

Answer: (A)

After a stroke, rehabilitation focuses on restoring function and safety by addressing movement, daily activities, and communication/swallowing. The three core therapies are:

• Physical therapy to improve movement, strength, balance, and the ability to walk independently.

• Occupational therapy to help regain independence with activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing, feeding, and managing household tasks.

• Speech therapy to improve communication and to manage swallowing difficulties that often accompany a stroke.

Other therapies listed aren’t the typical trio used to address the main post-stroke deficits: respiratory or cardiac rehab targets different systems, and dermatology, dentistry, or ophthalmology address specialty issues not central to standard stroke rehabilitation.