Stroke is a leading cause of serious adult disability in the United States. A stroke happens when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts (or ruptures). Rehabilitation may help someone who has had a stroke to relearn skills that are suddenly lost when part of the brain is damaged. Depending on the severity of the disabilities, several types of rehabilitation therapies may help a stroke survivor regain some, or all, of the functions damaged by the stroke and teach them new ways to compensate for any remaining disabilities. Therapies include:

• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech therapy
• Psychological therapy

Learn more about these therapies for stroke rehabilitation and options for inpatient, outpatient, and home and facilities-based rehabilitation programs.