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According to the American Stroke Association approximately 800,000 people have a stroke in the US every year and can impact anyone including infants and adults. It is a leading cause of disability in the US. The month of May is stroke awareness month. Do you know how to recognize the symptoms of a stroke? Think FAST when identifying strokes in adults (children and infants present differently with changes in breathing and appearance of seizures).
F: Look at the person's FACE. When they smile does one side droop? A: Look at the individual's ARMS. Can the person move their arms equally? Raise them overhead symmetrically? S: Listen to their SPEECH. Is it slurred? T: It is TIME to call 911 and get help, the individual is experiencing the warning signs of a stroke. TIME is imperative the faster you call to get help the better, you need immediate medical attention! Every minute is a minute you could be changing your function after the stroke. Other symptoms of a stroke may include: a sudden change in sensation or weakness to the face or extremities on one side of the body, confusion, difficulty understanding speech, difficulty speaking, difficulty seeing, difficulty with walking, dizziness, and a severe headache with no obvious cause. You can find more information at:
http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/AboutStroke/AmericanStrokeMonth/American-Stroke-Month_UCM_459942_SubHomePage.jsp
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AuthorHello! I am Caitlyn, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Board Certified Women's Health Physical Therapist working in St Louis, Missouri. Faculty in developing residency program. Endowarrior Categories
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