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Post-Stroke Recovery (Educational)

Educational reference + supervised return-to-movement plan post-stroke. Active phases are clinician-unlocked only.

Condition: Stroke (Recovery) · ICD-10 I69

Minutes / session

Weeks

Phases

Outcome measures

Under clinical review

At least one module, condition, or outcome record is not marked approved. Treat this page as educational reference material, not an individualized prescription.

Safety rules and escalation

Review these module-specific checks before considering any exercise phase.

Non-bypassable platform pain rules

Pain at or above 6/10 requires an exercise substitution.
Pain at or above 8/10 stops the workout and surfaces emergency-stop guidance.

Red-flag screening

Have you had a sudden new weakness, slurred speech, or vision change?
Emergency Care · Stop and call emergency services; suspect new stroke.
Have you had a seizure in the last 30 days?
Require Clearance · Do not exercise unsupervised until clinician clears.

Clearance and monitoring checks

Spasticity level today (0-10)?
Monitoring · Inform
Any new pain on the affected side?
Monitoring · Inform

Phases and exercise prescriptions

Phase 1 · T0

Educational Reference

4 weeks

Goals

Understand affected side patterns
Recognise red flags

Precautions

Discuss with stroke team before active phases

Adductor Stretch (Butterfly)

Mobility · T0 · Beginner

1 sets · 10 reps · 90 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Ankle Dorsiflexion Rock (Knee-to-Wall)

Mobility · T0 · Beginner

1 sets · 10 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Arm Circles

Mobility · T0 · Beginner

1 sets · 15 reps · 0 sec · 20 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Behind-Back Shoulder Stretch

Mobility · T0 · Beginner

1 sets · 3 reps · 20 sec · 10 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Calf Stretch (Wall)

Mobility · T0 · Beginner

1 sets · 10 reps · 40 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Child's Pose with Reach

Mobility · T0 · Beginner

1 sets · 3 reps · 30 sec · 15 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Phase 2 · T1

Supervised Movement

8 weeks

Goals

Restore range of motion
Activate weak muscles

Precautions

Always have a spotter
Rest between sets

90/90 Hip Switch

Mobility · T1 · Beginner

2 sets · 8 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

90/90 Hip Switch

Activation · T1 · Beginner

2 sets · 8 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Single-Leg Balance on Foam

Balance · T1 · Intermediate

2 sets · 10 reps · 30 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Adductor Rock-Back

Mobility · T1 · Beginner

2 sets · 12 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Adductor Rock-Back

Activation · T1 · Beginner

2 sets · 12 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Single-Leg Stand

Balance · T1 · Beginner

2 sets · 10 reps · 30 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Cat-Cow with Shoulder Focus

Mobility · T1 · Beginner

2 sets · 10 reps · 0 sec · 20 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Band Face Pull

Activation · T1 · Beginner

2 sets · 15 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Tandem Walking

Balance · T1 · Intermediate

2 sets · 20 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Frog Stretch (Gentle)

Mobility · T1 · Beginner

2 sets · 10 reps · 90 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Band Pull-Apart

Activation · T1 · Beginner

2 sets · 15 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Lunge Hip Flexor Mobilization

Mobility · T1 · Beginner

2 sets · 10 reps · 45 sec · 15 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Band Row

Activation · T1 · Beginner

2 sets · 15 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Piriformis Sit-Back

Mobility · T1 · Beginner

2 sets · 10 reps · 45 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Band Shoulder Press

Activation · T1 · Beginner

2 sets · 12 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Phase 3 · T2

Rebuild Function

4 weeks

Goals

Functional reach
Sit-to-stand independence

Precautions

Watch for fatigue + spasticity flares

90/90 External Rotation

Strength · T2 · Intermediate

2 sets · 12 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Clock Reaches

Balance · T2 · Intermediate

2 sets · 8 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Band Resisted Hip IR/ER (Standing)

Strength · T2 · Intermediate

2 sets · 12 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Hip Airplane

Balance · T2 · Advanced

2 sets · 6 reps · 0 sec · 60 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Bear Hold

Strength · T2 · Intermediate

2 sets · 1 reps · 20 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Hip Airplane (Assisted)

Balance · T2 · Intermediate

2 sets · 5 reps · 0 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Bent-Over Reverse Fly

Strength · T2 · Intermediate

2 sets · 12 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Lateral Step-Down (Balance)

Balance · T2 · Intermediate

2 sets · 8 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Box Squat

Strength · T2 · Beginner

2 sets · 10 reps · 0 sec · 60 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Pallof Press

Balance · T2 · Beginner

2 sets · 10 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Cable Face Pull

Strength · T2 · Intermediate

2 sets · 15 reps · 0 sec · 45 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Side Plank

Balance · T2 · Beginner

2 sets · 10 reps · 20 sec · 30 sec rest

Recorded pain ceiling: 4/10

Outcome measures

These are the measures linked to this module's current public record.

Pain Numeric Rating (0-10)

Simple · Required

Under clinical review

Patient-rated pain intensity over the last 24 hours.

Cadence: Baseline
Scale: 0–10 score
Scoring direction: Lower Better

Weekly Session Count

Simple · Optional

Under clinical review

Sessions completed in the last 7 days.

Cadence: Weekly
Scale: 0–14 sessions
Scoring direction: Higher Better

Functional Limitation (0-10)

Simple · Optional

Under clinical review

Self-rated difficulty performing daily tasks.

Cadence: End Of Phase
Scale: 0–10 score
Scoring direction: Lower Better

Pain Numeric Rating (0-10)

Simple · Required

Under clinical review

Patient-rated pain intensity over the last 24 hours.

Cadence: End Of Program
Scale: 0–10 score
Scoring direction: Lower Better

Functional Limitation (0-10)

Simple · Required

Under clinical review

Self-rated difficulty performing daily tasks.

Cadence: Baseline
Scale: 0–10 score
Scoring direction: Lower Better

Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion

Simple · Optional

Under clinical review

Patient-reported exertion during a typical session.

Cadence: Weekly
Scale: 6–20 RPE
Scoring direction: Lower Better

Timed Up & Go (seconds)

Functional · Optional

Under clinical review

Seconds to rise from chair, walk 3m, turn, return, sit.

Cadence: End Of Phase
Scale: 0–60 seconds
Scoring direction: Lower Better

Functional Limitation (0-10)

Simple · Required

Under clinical review

Self-rated difficulty performing daily tasks.

Cadence: End Of Program
Scale: 0–10 score
Scoring direction: Lower Better

Timed Up & Go (seconds)

Functional · Required

Under clinical review

Seconds to rise from chair, walk 3m, turn, return, sit.

Cadence: Baseline
Scale: 0–60 seconds
Scoring direction: Lower Better

Timed Up & Go (seconds)

Functional · Required

Under clinical review

Seconds to rise from chair, walk 3m, turn, return, sit.

Cadence: End Of Program
Scale: 0–60 seconds
Scoring direction: Lower Better

Guide questions

What is the Post-Stroke Recovery (Educational) guide?

Educational reference + supervised return-to-movement plan post-stroke. Active phases are clinician-unlocked only.

Is this an individualized treatment plan?

No. This page is a public educational reference. Individualized use belongs in the authenticated safety-screening and clinician workflow.

Does this module require medical clearance?

Yes. The Stroke (Recovery) record requires medical clearance before the interactive workflow can progress.

Has this guide completed clinical review?

No. One or more of the module, condition, or listed outcome measures is not marked approved, so this page is labelled under clinical review.

How is this rehabilitation pathway organized?

The current record contains 3 phases, a typical session length of 30 minutes, and an overall duration of 16 weeks.