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Balance and stairs
Using stairs can be difficult and unsafe for patients following a stroke. This can be due not only to poor balance but also to problems with vision, sensation and cognition.
Patients should be assess by a physiotherapist and may be recommended to:
- ascend with unaffected leg leading and staff behind, or
- descend with affected leg leading and staff in front
How can walking up stairs be made safer?
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Having bannister rails
If a patient is or becomes unable to manage walking up stairs, they should be referred to Occupational Therapy.
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