I received this letter from Mr Mark Ching Tat following my article on stroke and physiotherapy which he wanted to post it into the comment column.
I thought it would be better for me to post his comment as short article by him to share with readers rather than being inserted into the comment column. Here is what Mr Mark wrote to me in blue:
Dr. Lim Ju Boo, thanks for a detailed lesson on what stroke is all about and the ability of the brain that can perform a recovery in a such miraculous manner, while stimulating neuroplasticity through physiotherapy and acupuncture could further assist to rehabilitate a stroke patient or recover.
Speaking from my own observation, the incidence of stroke seems to be high. Just for example , within the circle of each of our own family and friends there is bound to find at least three to five persons who had a stroke "attack". Depending on the type of stroke, treatment within the golden hour window after stroke is crucial to the chances of recovery. It is encouraging to learn also that there is hope in continual targeted treatment or therapy that could help to rehabilitate the patient or revover.
A friend in New Zealand passed away in a nursing home about three years ago was bedridden for five years after stroke, never recovered at all in mobility and speech. While someone here close to us had a stroke more than six years ago and one who had missed that golden hour of treatment still lives now assisted, as most of the time is immobile.
At the NASAM or the National Stroke Association of Malaysia, Petaling Jaya, I had the opportunity to chat with one of the patients who had stroke not once but twice. He told me he had recovered fully after the first stroke but was slightly altered in his gait and walk but mobile after the second. He had followed the stroke rehabilitation programme at NASAM which is an integrated approach that includes physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, emotional therapy, recreational and social activities as well as various complementary therapies such as yoga, meditation and sound therapy.
I would like to share the weblink of this useful organisation here below.
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