Stroke Rehabilitation plays a critical role in restoring functional independence, mobility and quality of life following cerebrovascular injury. As survival rates improve due to better acute stroke care, more clinicians seek comprehensive training in Stroke Rehabilitation when selecting neuro-cardiovascular tracks at a cardiology conference. Because cardiovascular disease, atrial fibrillation and hypertension remain leading contributors to stroke, understanding structured rehabilitation pathways is essential for delivering coordinated care. This session also highlights the interdisciplinary value of post-stroke recovery strategies, integrating cardiac prevention, neurological assessment and rehabilitative therapy.

The session begins by describing the mechanisms of neurological injury in ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, emphasising the importance of early mobilisation and neuroplasticity. Participants learn how motor, sensory, cognitive and language deficits develop and how targeted rehabilitation techniques strengthen compensatory neural pathways. The programme underscores the value of immediate assessment by multidisciplinary teams including physiatrists, neurologists, cardiologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language specialists.

Motor-function recovery forms a core segment. Delegates examine gait training, task-oriented therapy, constraint-induced movement therapy, balance retraining and functional electrical stimulation. The session explains how tailored exercises enhance strength, coordination and endurance, and how repetitive practice promotes cortical reorganisation. Case examples illustrate how to design therapy plans according to severity, comorbidities and patient goals.

Cognitive and language rehabilitation is addressed through memory training, executive-function exercises, aphasia therapy and neuropsychological strategies. Participants review screening approaches for depression, anxiety and emotional dysregulation, which commonly complicate recovery and worsen outcomes if untreated. Family education, caregiver support and counselling are emphasised as key components of raising long-term functional success.

Cardiovascular risk-factor management is integrated throughout the session. Attendees explore how controlling blood pressure, lipids, arrhythmias and diabetes reduces recurrent stroke risk. Clinicians also discuss post-stroke AF monitoring, anticoagulation decisions and lifestyle programmes that incorporate exercise, nutrition and smoking cessation. The programme highlights cardiac rehabilitation–stroke rehabilitation hybrids that address both neurological and cardiovascular needs.

Assistive technologies are explored, including robotics, exoskeletons, virtual-reality therapy, sensory-feedback devices and adaptive communication tools. Participants also gain insights into community reintegration, return-to-work planning, driving assessments and social-support structures.

Future directions include AI-guided rehabilitation plans, wearable motion-tracking sensors, home-based telerehabilitation and personalised prediction models for recovery trajectory. By the end of this session, clinicians will appreciate the full spectrum of stroke rehabilitation, from acute recovery to long-term community participation, ensuring that each patient receives a holistic, goal-driven approach to recovery.