A stroke requires immediate medical attention. Know the signs of stroke.

After a stroke, regaining power involves self-care. Many learn to manage bowel and bladder issues. Using impaired limbs for bathing and dressing aids muscle recovery, and daily use of affected hands often restores function.

Some people have trouble swallowing (dysphagia) after a stroke. This makes choking more likely. It also puts their health at more risk for conditions like aspiration pneumonia. To make sure your loved one gets the nutrition they need, a speech therapist may teach them ways to improve swallowing.

After a stroke, a person may have trouble using all or part of the body. Improving posture, range of motion, and strength are early goals.

Certain health and lifestyle issues - called risk factors - increase your chances of having a stroke. This page helps you identify which risk factors you have.

The brain needs a constant supply of blood to work. During a stroke, blood stops flowing to part of the brain.

Learn how to use a walker after lower limb amputation.

Learn exercises to strengthen your lower body after amputation.

Learn upper body strengthening exercises for after amputation of a lower limb.

Losing a limb can be a profound shock. Everyone reacts to loss in different ways. You may be feeling angry, frustrated, scared, sad, or lonely. These are very common feelings after limb loss. You may go through distinct stages of grieving. Don’t hesitate to ask for the support that you need. You don’t have to go through this alone.