Stroke Recovery Guide: Symptoms, Physical Therapy & Diet

Stroke recovery involves intensive physical therapy for hemiplegia and targeted facial exercises. From recognizing mild stroke signs to using nutrition and herbal remedies, comprehensive care is key to healing the brain and regaining speech.

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Facial Exercises for Stroke Patients

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Caroline Thompson

Strokes can cause facial paralysis or partial loss of muscle control. These symptoms make speech, eating, facial expressions and general facial movement difficult or impossible for stroke victims. Specific exercises can help stroke patients regain partial or full mobility in their facial muscles.

Caroline Thompson is a professional photojournalist who has been working for print and online publications since 1999. Her work has appeared in the "Sacramento Bee," "People Magazine," "Newsweek" and other publications. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in photojournalism from California State University at Hayward and a personal trainer certification from the university's Health and Fitness Institute.