Strokes in Chantilly

Stroke in Chantilly

UNDERSTANDING STROKE RECOVERY

A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted, causing changes in the neural pathways responsible for movement, speech, balance, coordination, vision, and sensory processing. Even after medical treatment stabilizes the condition, many people continue to experience lingering neurological symptoms that disrupt daily life.

Post-stroke challenges can feel frustrating — especially when recovery plateaus or progress seems slow. Traditional rehab often focuses on general strengthening, while your brain may need more specific stimulation to rebuild the pathways affected by the stroke.

Functional Neurology goes deeper by assessing how individual neural circuits are functioning and applying targeted therapy to restore communication and improve your ability to move, think, and interact with the world.

REDUCE NEUROLOGICAL SYMPTOMS

Target dizziness, weakness, speech changes, visual disturbances, and sensory loss through focused neuro-rehabilitation.

PERSONALIZED NEURO RECOVERY PLAN

Receive a tailored program designed to promote long-term recovery and help you regain independence.

IMPROVE MOVEMENT & COORDINATION

Strengthen the neural pathways responsible for balance, walking, mobility, and fine motor control.

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WHY STROKE SYMPTOMS LINGER

After a stroke, the brain must form new connections to restore function. However, some neural circuits may remain underactive or misaligned, creating symptoms such as weakness, imbalance, coordination problems, or difficulty processing sensory information.

Lingering symptoms may occur due to:

  • Impaired brainstem, cerebellar, or cortical function

  • Loss of communication between motor and sensory pathways

  • Visual-vestibular mismatches affecting balance

  • Slowed neurological processing

  • Poor integration between the damaged area and compensating regions

  • Secondary changes in posture, muscle activation, or gait

  • Fatigue from the brain working harder to complete basic tasks

Functional Neurology focuses on identifying which pathways remain weakened — and activating them in a precise and measurable way.

COMMON POST-STROKE SYMPTOMS

You may benefit from Functional Neurology if you experience:

  • Weakness or loss of movement on one side of the body

  • Difficulty walking or maintaining balance

  • Coordination challenges or tremors

  • Dizziness or motion sensitivity

  • Vision changes or difficulty focusing

  • Speech or swallowing difficulties

  • Sensory loss, numbness, tingling, or altered perception

  • Cognitive challenges such as memory, focus, or processing issues

  • Head pressure or fatigue with minimal activity

  • Poor endurance or reduced ability to perform daily tasks

  • Emotional changes related to neurological imbalance

Even months or years after a stroke, the brain retains the ability to adapt and form new functional connections.

OUR STROKE NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

Your evaluation focuses on identifying which brain regions and networks require support. Testing may include:

  • Neurological motor and sensory examination

  • Balance, gait, and coordination analysis

  • Visual and eye movement testing

  • Reflex, tone, and muscle activation assessment

  • Cognitive and processing speed evaluation

  • Structural and proprioceptive testing

  • Functional movement and endurance assessment

  • Cerebellar and brainstem pathway evaluation

This gives us a detailed picture of how your nervous system is functioning — beyond what imaging alone can reveal.

TARGETED NEURO REHABILITATION

Once we identify which regions need support, we design a customized therapy plan. Treatments may include:

  • Motor and sensory pathway activation

  • Gait, balance, and postural retraining

  • Visual-vestibular rehabilitation

  • Eye movement therapy to improve processing and coordination

  • Proprioceptive stimulation for limb awareness and control

  • Structural neurological activation involving head, neck, or limb positioning

  • Reflex integration and tone regulation

  • Cognitive-based rehabilitation for memory and processing

  • Strategies for improving endurance and reducing fatigue

The goal is to activate the exact neural pathways weakened by the stroke — helping your brain reorganize and recover more efficiently.

WHY CHOOSE FUNCTIONAL NEUROLOGY FOR STROKE RECOVERY

Traditional rehab builds strength.
Functional Neurology builds function.

Our approach is different because we focus on:

  • Targeting specific brain regions affected by the stroke

  • Strengthening communication between visual, vestibular, and motor systems

  • Customizing exercises to your unique neurological profile

  • Using neuroplasticity-driven therapies to stimulate recovery

  • Measuring and tracking neurological changes over time

  • Addressing lingering symptoms that traditional rehab may not fully resolve

Many patients seek us out when progress has slowed or plateaued — and experience renewed improvement.

HOW LONG DOES RECOVERY TAKE?

Recovery timelines depend on:

  • The type and severity of the stroke

  • Which brain areas were affected

  • How long symptoms have persisted

  • The presence of visual, balance, or coordination deficits

  • Your body’s current ability to adapt and form new connections

Some patients experience noticeable improvements within weeks. Others may require a structured multi-week rehabilitation program to rebuild more complex functions.

Our goal is steady, measurable progress — helping you regain confidence, independence, and quality of life.

START YOUR POST-STROKE RECOVERY JOURNEY

If you’re still experiencing weakness, imbalance, dizziness, sensory changes, or cognitive challenges after a stroke, there is hope for improvement. Your brain is capable of healing — with the right stimulation and guidance.

We’re here to assess your neurological function, build a personalized plan, and help you achieve meaningful recovery.

Meet Dr. Forrest Fisher

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