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Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the UK and the fourth largest cause of death in the UK.

While acute rehabilitation in your first 6 months focuses on immediate recovery, post-stroke rehabilitation is equally important to regain your independence and improve your quality of life. At Longevity Health & Fitness, we support stroke survivors in their secondary rehabilitation after being discharged from neurophysiotherapy, helping them continue to make progress toward their goals.

Exercise after stroke

The Stroke Association strongly encourages exercise following stroke, due to the numerous benefits it can provide survivors. Not only does exercise reduce the risk of another stroke and other heart-related conditions, exercise improves walking, mobility and balance which are almost always affected by stroke. In addition to the physical benefits, exercise helps to lift your mood and reduce depression – a common challenge for stroke survivors.

Recommended exercise types for stroke

Strength training

Resistance exercise using weights, bands or bodyweight helps rebuild muscle on the affected side, improving strength, walking, and balance.

Flexibility exercises

Stretching tight joints helps improve range of motion, prevents contractures and reduces spasticity.

Neuromuscular training

Coordination and balance activities stimulate the brain to create new neural pathways, helping improve physical function in both upper and lower limbs. Constraint-induced movement therapy can also improve upper limb function.

Aerobic exercises

Walking, swimming or cycling if done safely boost cardiovascular health, reduce fatigue, improve sleep, and increase overall fitness.

Kind words from our clients

"I found Longevity by chance when looking for an exercise professional who could understand the needs of my husband. He had a stroke many years ago, has mobility limitations and overall osteoarthritis. He was becoming less and less active and I needed to find the right person to gently motivate and push him. It has made such a difference to his strength and stamina and is allowing him to maintain more independence. I couldn’t recommend Longevity enough!”"
Tess (70)

How we can help

At Longevity Health & Fitness, we specialise in helping stroke survivors regain strength, mobility, and confidence through targeted clinical exercise programmes. With our bespoke approach, you’ll be guided safely through exercises tailored to your needs and abilities.

Step 1: A comprehensive consultation

The process begins with an initial consultation and thorough movement assessment so that we can fully understand your medical history and how your current symptoms are impacting your day to day life.

Step 2: A customised exercise program

Once the movement assessment is complete, the Exercise Physiologist you will be working with will design a bespoke, engaging and dynamic exercise programme incorporating a combination of the recommended types of exercise for osteoarthritis. They will also take into any other fitness goals you have, as well as any other conditions you may be managing.

Step 3: Ongoing weekly sessions

Each week, you will have one or more live one-hour session(s) with your Exercise Physiologist, who will visit your home or coach you online based on your preferences.

Step 4: Home exercise support

Outside of the sessions, you can expect to be given an individualised home-exercise plan to complete in your own time and your Exercise Physiologist will provide encouragement, accountability and enthusiasm to help keep you on track.