The Journey of Post-Stroke Survivors Engaged in Physical Therapy Rehabilitation

The most prevalent leading cause of disability is stroke, exerting significant effects on individuals, disrupting familial structures, and impacting societal systems. Recovery can be challenging, especially for people who are still adjusting to post-stroke life. Physical therapy is essential in stroke recovery because it focuses on restoring movement, strengthening weakening muscles, and alleviating discomfort through therapeutic exercises and specific treatments. This phenomenological study investigates the challenges and successes of stroke survivors at the Pilar Physical Therapy Center, involving patients, family members, and rehabilitation staff. Research results indicate that physical limitations restrict survivors' capacity to resume activities of daily living, frustrating previously active individuals. Financial constraints, difficulties with transportation, and a lack of family support all contributed to poor therapy attendance. Family members and therapists provide vital support, motivation, and emotional resilience despite these difficulties, encouraging a strong sense of independence in survivors, with recovery objectives as the primary source of inspiration. Also, findings revealed that post-stroke survivors in Pilar need easy accessibility and supported rehabilitation programs to promote sustained recovery and improve quality of life. The patients' evolving views, motivations, and personal importance influence the recovery journey after a stroke. It includes psychological and emotional well-being impacted by treatment progress, support networks, a positive outlook, social dynamics based on good interpersonal relationships, and physical recovery indicated by increased mobility and function. A holistic rehabilitation framework is crucial so that it integrates physical therapy with psychosocial support and active family participation to enhance the quality of life and long-term recovery outcomes for post-stroke survivors.