7 stages of stroke recovery: Why home rehabilitation is important

It took three years for this stroke survivor to relearn basic functions like putting on his own shoes, which is why persistence in rehabilitation is important. — Photos: Filepic

By Matthew Teo Yong Chang

Stroke or a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) was the third leading cause of death in Malaysia in 2018, according to the Department of Statistics. The department reported that stroke caused 7.1% of all deaths in the country. However, two-thirds of those who have a stroke actually survive and will require rehabilitation.