Occupational Therapy Goals for Stroke Patients: The Role of OT in Recovery
NeuroRehab Team
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Occupational therapy goals for stroke patients are crucial to recovery. Stroke remains the biggest cause of severe physical disability. Someone in America has a stroke every 40 seconds, and sadly, a person dies from it every 3.5 minutes . These numbers show why patients need the right rehabilitation approaches to recover.
Intensive Arm Exercises After Stroke Improves Strength and Function
NeuroRehab Team
Wednesday, January 17th, 2018
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Intensive therapy can help people who have suffered a stroke recover motor function—even if the treatment begins a year or more after the stroke occurred. After a stroke, the brain and body can start recovering immediately and can show improvement up to six months afterward.
Occupational Therapy and Stroke. The Role of an Occupational Therapist.
NeuroRehab Team
Saturday, August 20th, 2016
Individuals suffering from stroke may have difficulty with activities of daily living (ADL) such as grooming, dressing, managing a household, and with performing familiar roles (e.g., parent, spouse, employee). According to the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), occupational therapy practitioners address the physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges brought on by a stroke, and they can help stroke survivors engage in the things they want and need to do. The following tips are from occupational therapy practitioners who work with people recovering from a stroke.
