Protecting Her Health: Understanding Stroke Risks and Rehabilitation Insights for Women

Women recovering from stroke may also face unique psychosocial challenges, such as caregiving responsibilities or societal pressures to "bounce back." A holistic rehab approach includes emotional support and pacing strategies to avoid burnout.

- DR GAURISH KENKRE

Stroke remains a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide, and women face unique biological and lifestyle-related risks. Hence, it is necessary to empower women with knowledge about prevention, recovery, and the critical role of rehabilitation in restoring function and independence. Let's explore how awareness and proactive physical health strategies can make a difference.

Recognizing Stroke Symptoms: A Call to Action The FAST acronym (Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to act) is vital, but women may present with subtler symptoms like sudden confusion, fatigue, nausea, or shortness of breath. Prompt recognition saves lives and reduces long-term disability. As neuro-rehabilitation specialists, we stress the importance of immediate medical attention—early treatment preserves brain tissue, which directly impacts recovery potential.

Prevention Through Movement and Lifestyle Physical activity and lifestyle modifications are a necessity to reduce the risk of stroke: