A stroke can cause lasting brain damage. People who survive a stroke need to relearn skills they lost because of the damage. Rehabilitation can help them relearn those skills. The effects of a stroke depend on which area of the brain was damaged. The types of disabilities a stroke can cause include: Paralysis or problems controlling movement; Pain and other problems with the senses; Problems using or understanding language; Problems with thinking and memory; Emotional disturbances. Stroke rehabilitation involves many kinds of health professionals. The goal is to help stroke survivors become as independent as possible and to have the best possible quality of life. NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Restoration of functions to the maximum degree possible in a person or persons suffering from a stroke.

Treatment programs that use strategies to maintain function, participation and quality of life for individuals who have had a stroke.

Rehabilitation after stroke aims to preserve or improve range of motion, muscle strength, bowel and bladder function, and functional and cognitive abilities. Specific programs are based on the patient�s social situation (eg, prospects of returning to home or work), ability to participate in a rehabilitation program supervised by nurses...