The Biggest Lies About Recovery After Stroke

If you’ve ever been told you can’t recover after 18 months… or that walking speed is the only thing that matters… you’ve been given outdated information. In this video, I’m debunking some of the most common stroke rehab myths that hold people back — and giving you the truth about what really drives recovery. I’ll cover: ✅ Why recovery doesn’t stop at 18 months ✅ The truth about gait speed and why “faster” isn’t always better ✅ How to approach pain the right way ✅ Whether expensive devices are worth it ✅ The role of assistive devices in real recovery ✅ And why “perfect form” isn’t the only path forward 👉 Want personalized help rebuilding your recovery plan? Learn more at rehab-hq.com Timestamps 0:00 Intro – Why myths hold people back 1:25 Myth #1: Recovery stops after 6–18 months 7:40 Myth #2: Walking speed is the #1 measure of recovery 13:28 Myth #3: No pain, no gain (and the opposite myth) 18:05 Myth #4: You need expensive devices for neuroplasticity 21:52 Myth #5: Assistive devices are a crutch 24:00 Myth #6: If you can’t do it perfectly, don’t do it at all 26:20 Wrap-up & Membership invitation