Stroke Rehabilitation Programme

What is Intensive Stroke Rehabilitation?

Comprehensive inpatient or day-program rehabilitation combining physical, occupational, speech, and cognitive therapies maximizes recovery in the first 6 months post-stroke. Task-specific intensive practice + neuroplasticity-based interventions = best functional outcomes.

Why China?

• Cost (4-week program): $5,500-$10,000 vs. $30,000-$60,000 in the US
• Robotic devices: Lokomat, Armeo, ReWalk available at top rehab centers
• Integrated TCM: Acupuncture + tuina complements Western rehab (evidence-based hybrid)
• High intensity: 3-6 hours/day therapy typical in China vs 1-2 hours in many Western systems

Who is a candidate?

• Stroke survivors (ischemic or hemorrhagic)
• Medically stable with rehab potential
• Able to participate actively (or family caregiver engaged)
• Best results: initiated within 3-6 months post-stroke

Outcomes

FIM improvement: 15-25 points (average). Independent ambulation achieved: 60-70% of moderate stroke. Return home: 75-85%. Return to work: 20-40% depending on severity. Recovery curve continues 12-18 months post-stroke.