Stroke Rehabilitation

Dr Foong Chee Choong, Consultant Rehabilitation Medicine, Sunway Medical Center | Ms Ivy Patricia Santhanadass, Physiotherapist, Sunway Medical Center

17-Aug-17 16:00

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Every year, about 40,000 Malaysians suffer stroke attacks. If we survive the trauma, we would still likely lose some of our speech, senses or mobility. Fortunately, rehabilitation can help stroke survivors regain old skills and learn new ones to live independently and enjoy life. Learn more with Consultant Rehabilitation Medicine, Dr Foong Chee Choong, and Physiotherapist, Ms Ivy Patricia Santhanadass.

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Tags: The Bigger Picture, Health and Living, stroke, nerve system, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, caregiving, mobility

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