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Stroke 18 months ago Right side paralys
Did many physiotherapy having 18 months of paralysis shoulder sublexsation, able to walk anyhow hand is not moving frequently.
Now from 6 months there is extreme heaviness in the right side.
How it will be go away is there any solution?
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Physiotherapy must for mobility
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Use of Bobath arm sling is necessary to prevent the shoulder sublactation.
Try out for Goal oriented activities.
Reassessment is necessary from the physiotherapist and from the consultant Neurology Doctor
More session of exercises to be carried out by the family members.
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Proper position of the patient is vital during lying.and sitting.
Encouragement is necessary.
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Enhancement of exercises.
Goal oriented exercises.
More stress on Upper limb exercises.
You can also get a video consultation from Practo for care giver training where you should get to know what to do in the correct way.
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Continue physio rehab to centre or by home visit.. also follow up with neurologist.. usually Leg recover faster than upper limb/ hand.. continue to work for recovery Even in pandemic to get results.. discuss your recent problem with your physio.. change or upgrade in exercise can help you with heaviness complain
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Use figure of 8 or any other should support sling for paralyzed side..
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Is he continuing any neuro medicine? Which part of the brain affected? Is there any improvement or changes from the previous brain scan and current report?
What are the Physiotherapy exercises he did and continuing?
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You need to consult a Neurophysician or Physiotherapist in person or through video call with complete reports and for further evaluation and treatment.
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Ms. Sundari.M (PT)
Physiotherapist
25 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi, heaviness because of poor mobility and spasticity? And really wish to c u if possible. Please get a Neurophysiotherapist and evaluate once again who is really good in hands on treatment. Aquatic therapy will be helpful which we have seen here in chennai with our clients. Aquatic helps you with reducing your tone and spasticity and helps in movement, yes of course you need muscle relaxants and other medication
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Aquatic therapy and proper hands on physiotherapist
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Ms. Komal Jagtap Gaonkar (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
You need proper evaluation .
Need to check Which exercises are you doing.
Need neurophysician consultation and Physiotherapy.
Also every body is different and takes it own time to heal.
We cant say how much time it will take.
But Physiotherapy treatment, regularly exercises will definitely help.
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keep patience and let body takes it own time to heal.
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please consult online for detail information.
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