Stroke Rehabilitation

What Is Neuro and Stroke Rehabilitation?
Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation is a specialised rehabilitation service that helps people recover or improve their abilities after a stroke or other neurological conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, or nervous system.

1. Stroke Rehabilitation
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or when bleeding occurs in the brain. This can affect speech, language, swallowing, movement, memory, and daily activities.
Rehabilitation helps individuals regain lost abilities and develop strategies to manage ongoing difficulties.

2. Neuro Rehabilitation
Neuro rehabilitation supports people with a wide range of neurological conditions, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological disorders.
The goal is to improve functional independence, communication, mobility, and quality of life.

Maimuna Akter Mukta

Qualifications

Speech and Language Therapist
BSc, Specialist Adult Speech & Language Therapy

About & Biography

Maimuna Akter Mukta is an Adult Speech & Language Therapist specialising in post-stroke rehabilitation, stuttering, and voice disorders. She completed her training at PISER and is affiliated with BUP. She employs evidence-based approaches to restore communication in adult patients.

Areas of Expertise

• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Dysfluency (Stuttering)
• Voice Disorders
• Adult Speech & Language Therapy
• Neurogenic Communication Disorders

Appointment Time: Saturday to Thursday ( 10 AM to 8 PM)
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Conditions That May Need Neuro Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation may be recommended after or alongside:
Stroke

• Traumatic brain injury
• Parkinsonʼs disease
• Multiple sclerosis
• Spinal cord injury
• Nerve conditions such as peripheral neuropathy or Guillain-Barre syndrome
• Other neurological conditions that affect movement, speech or thinking

Your doctor or therapist will advise what is suitable for your condition.

Know the Signs of speech Stroke:
A stroke can affect the brain areas responsible for speech and language, making communication difficult.

Watch for these warning signs:

• Slurred or unclear speech
• Difficulty finding or saying words
• Difficulty understanding what others say
• Speaking in short or incomplete sentences
• Difficulty expressing thoughts or naming familiar objects
• Difficulty coordinating the movements needed for speech

Sudden speech difficulties may indicate a stroke. Seek emergency medical care immediately, even if the symptoms improve.

Speech and Language Therapy can support communication recovery after a stroke.

What to Expect From Speech therapy Program

Step 1: Assessment. Your therapist reviews your medical history, current abilities and challenges.
Step 2: Goal setting. Together you set realistic, meaningful goals, such as walking to the kitchen, speaking with family or returning to hobbies.
Step 3: Personalised therapy Plan. Sessions include targeted exercises and activities, with home practice between visits.
Step 4: Session. Progress is checked regularly and the plan is updated as you improve.

The Role of Family and Caregivers
Family support is one of the strongest parts of recovery. Caregivers can:

• Take part in sessions and learn the exercises
• Encourage practice at home
• Be patient with communication difficulties
• Celebrate small improvements
• Look after their own health, because caregiving can be tiring

Our therapists can guide families on how to support their loved one safely and confidently.

How the Brain Recovers
The brain can form new connections and reorganize itself, a process called neuroplasticity. Repeated, goal-focused practice helps the brain relearn skills or find new ways to do them.
Recovery is different for everyone. It depends on the type and severity of the injury, your overall health, how soon
rehabilitation starts and how consistently you take part. No therapist can promise a specific outcome, but a structured plan gives you the best chance to improve.

Types of Speech Therapy in Neuro Rehabilitation

Speech and language therapy Supports people with:

Aphasia: difficulty speaking, understanding, reading or writing

Dysarthria: slurred or weak speech caused by muscle weakness

Swallowing difficulty (dysphagia): problems eating or drinking safely

Cognitive rehabilitation. Works on memory, attention, planning and problem-solving.

Why Choose AQIDAH Healthcare?
At AQIDAH Healthcare, we provide evidence-based UK standard service, also individualised speech and language therapy tailored to each client’s communication needs. Our multidisciplinary team follows international best practices while considering the needs of individuals and families in Bangladesh.
We focus on meaningful communication, functional outcomes, family involvement, and personalised intervention plans to help every client reach their communication potential.
AQIDAH Healthcare — Empowering Communication, Enriching Lives.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should start speech therapy after a stroke?

Usually as soon as the patient is medically stable, often while still in hospital. Your clinician will advise on timing.

How long does recovery take?

It varies widely. Many people see the fastest progress in the first few months, and
improvement can continue beyond that with ongoing therapy and practice.

Can speech return after a stroke?

Many people improve with speech and language therapy. The extent of improvement
depends on the individual, and a therapist can assess your needs.

Do I need a doctorʼs referral?

Please contact AQIDAH Healthcare to ask about the booking process. It is also helpful to share your medical reports with your therapist.

Can family members join sessions?

Yes. Family involvement is encouraged and often improves results. Is rehabilitation a replacement for medical treatment? No. It works alongside the care provided by your doctor.

Take the First Step Toward Recovery
Every step forward counts. With the right plan and support, you or your loved one can work toward regaining skills and confidence.

Book a Neuro & Stroke Rehabilitation Consultation with AQIDAH Healthcare

Aqidah Healthcare
Firoz Tower (13th Floor), 152/3B, Bir Uttam Nuruzzaman Sarak, Panthapath, Dhaka-1215
Book an Appointment: +8801339570424
Website: www.theaqidah.com