A stroke can affect your ability to move. ‘Positioning’ is about achieving the best posture and alignment for you to prevent problems occurring and to maximise your ability to do what you want to do.
Manual handling refers to any support that you may require from another person to move. This may be to walk, to stand or to turn over in bed. Whilst in hospital, following assessment, you will have received specific advice, personal to you and any family/carer training needed. This will be further supported and adapted as necessary by therapists supporting you at home.
In the film, we have discussed some general advice for stroke survivors, however you should always follow the specific advice you have been given. As a carer or family member of a stroke survivor, it is very important you look after your own health, especially if you are physically supporting someone to move. If done incorrectly, it can lead to injury to yourself, as well as the stroke survivor. If unsure, ask for help from your therapists, any care team involved or seek support via your GP.
