Introduction

Stroke is a heterogeneous condition, and no two presentations are managed identically. This course provides the physiological foundation needed to make precise, person-specific clinical decisions in the acute phase. It explores how stroke type (ischaemic versus haemorrhagic) shapes the secondary injury cascade, the timing of spontaneous recovery and neuroplasticity, and the safe progression of rehabilitation intensity. With this knowledge, you will be able to move beyond generic treatment protocols toward individualised, evidence-based care planning.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• describe the pathophysiology and secondary injury cascade of ischaemic versus haemorrhagic stroke
• discuss factors that affect the timing of rehabilitation intensity according to stroke type, medical stability, and prognostic indicators
• select an appropriate early-phase rehabilitation approach for a patient with stroke in a given case scenario

Target audience

This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 1.5-2 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1.5 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.