The Stroke Diaries

The Stroke Diaries

The Timeline Myth - Why "You'll Stop Getting Better" is Wrong

Plus: The Plateau Trap, What This Means For You & Why Stroke Recovery Can Be Compared To Ants!

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Ian S. Grindey
Jun 09, 2025
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The Lie They Tell You

When I was in the hospital, the physiotherapist told me something that haunted me for months: "Most of your recovery will happen in the first six months. After a year, don't expect much more improvement."

She probably meant well. But she was wrong.

And if someone told you the same thing, they were wrong too.

The "One Year and You're Do…

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