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Stroke: Preventing Injury in Affected Limbs

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Overview

After a stroke, you may not feel temperature, touch, pain, or sharpness on one side of your body. This may lead to injuries such as:

Preventing injuries

In stroke rehab, you can learn how to prevent injury on your affected side. Your stroke rehab team can suggest things that are specific for you. But here are some general tips.


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Current as of: August 6, 2023

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