A stroke may affect strength, sensation, coordination, balance, vision, communication and fatigue. Rehabilitation therefore differs greatly from person to person.
Why it matters
Repeated task-specific practice helps the nervous system relearn and adapt. Safety, motivation, fatigue and the person’s own goals are central to the programme.
Practical steps
- Follow the rehabilitation plan from the clinical team.
- Practise transfers, standing and walking with the recommended support.
- Use short sessions and account for fatigue.
- Make the home and working environment safe.
How Steppie can fit in
A moving standing surface is not automatically appropriate after stroke. Steppie should only be considered after an individual balance assessment and with the support recommended by the therapist.
Steppie is not a treatment and does not replace exercise, physiotherapy or medical assessment. It is a practical aid that can make it easier to vary your working position and include small, controlled movements during the day.
When to seek professional advice
New facial weakness, speech problems, arm weakness, sudden severe headache or other possible stroke symptoms require emergency help immediately.
Frequently asked question
Progress varies and may continue over a long period. Training should be meaningful, repeated and adapted to the person’s current abilities.
