Sitting well comes first.
Positioning, gentle movement of the weaker arm and leg, and steady sitting balance protect the shoulder, prevent stiffness and prepare the body to stand.
Women's Physiotherapy · Stroke Rehabilitation
After a stroke,every stepcounts.
Stroke recovery is built one practised movement at a time. Assessment-led neurological physiotherapy for women in Lahore, at the clinic or in your home, with your family involved from day one.
Weakness on one sideWalking & balanceArm & hand recoverySpasticityShoulder painFalls preventionHome visitsCarer training
Stroke Rehabilitation Physiotherapy
Recovery is relearned, not waited for.
A stroke interrupts blood flow to part of the brain. Depending on where it happens, it can weaken one side of the body, unsettle balance, stiffen muscles, and change how the arm and hand, sensation and walking work.
The brain can reorganise. New connections form when a movement is practised often, with purpose and the right challenge. Physiotherapy turns that capacity into progress you can see: sitting steadier, standing up, walking further, using the hand again.
Dr. Munaza Ghani · Women-only neuro physiotherapy
Stroke recovery, one stepat a time.
Scroll to follow a typical recovery path, from sitting balance to walking on your own. Every plan starts from where you are today.
Standing up, practised until it feels ordinary.
Feet back, lean forward, push through both legs. We repeat the real task many times, sharing more weight onto the weaker side as it grows stronger.
Steady on your feet, with support if you need it.
Balance training, strengthening and a walking frame or stick where it helps, while new pathways strengthen with every repetition.
Walking further, more safely, more often.
Walking practice indoors and out, stairs, and a home programme your family can help with, so progress continues between visits.
- Women-only care
- Clinic or home visits
- Family involved
Dr. Munaza GhaniMSOMPT · DPT · AHPCOrthopedic Manual Therapist
Is a stroke stopping you from…
Getting back to the lifeyou know?
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Walking around the house safely
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Getting in and out of bed
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Using your hand to eat and dress
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Managing the stairs
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Going out with family
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Cooking and daily chores
Without structured rehabilitation
- The weaker side gets used less and less
- Stiffness and a painful shoulder become more likely
- A higher risk of falls at home
- More reliance on family for everyday tasks
- Confidence and mood can drop with it
With assessment-led rehabilitation
- Goals built around what matters to you
- Task practice that drives recovery
- Safer transfers, walking and stairs
- Family trained to help without strain
- A home programme between sessions
What we treat
Know the signs of a stroke: BE FAST
A new stroke is an emergency. Call Rescue 1122 immediately: treatment is time-critical.
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Balance
Sudden loss of balance, dizziness or trouble walking.
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Eyes
Sudden loss of vision, or blurred or double vision, in one or both eyes.
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Face
One side of the face droops or feels numb, and the smile is uneven.
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Arms
One arm or leg is weak or numb and drifts down when raised.
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Speech
Speech is slurred or confused, or the person cannot understand you.
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Time
Note when the symptoms started and call Rescue 1122 straight away.
What a stroke can change
Eight effects.One plan for yours.
Weakness on one side
Reduced strength and control in the arm and leg on one side. Repeated, task-specific practice and progressive strengthening rebuild power and coordination.
HemiparesisSpasticity and stiffness
Muscles can become tight and overactive, pulling the arm, hand or ankle into fixed positions. Positioning, stretching and active movement help; your doctor may add medication or injections.
Muscle toneBalance and falls
Weight shifts away from the weaker side and balance reactions slow down. Balance training lowers the risk of falls and builds confidence standing and turning.
Postural controlWalking
Short steps, a catching toe or a stiff knee make walking slow and tiring. Walking practice, strengthening and the right aid or brace make it safer.
GaitArm and hand function
Reaching, gripping and fine finger movement often recover more slowly. Intensive, goal-based practice, with constraint-induced movement or mirror therapy for suitable patients, can help.
Upper limbShoulder pain
A weak shoulder can sit lower in its socket and become painful. Careful handling, supported positioning and gentle movement protect it. Never pull on the weaker arm.
Hemiplegic shoulderSensation and body awareness
Reduced feeling, or less awareness of one side of the body or space, affects safety. Sensory retraining and strategies that draw attention to that side help.
Sensory and attentionFatigue, mood and confidence
Tiredness, low mood and fear of falling are common after a stroke and slow recovery. Paced activity, achievable goals and support for the whole family make a difference.
The whole personSCROLL FOR THE ASSESSMENT TO FIND YOUR ROOT CAUSE
How recovery works
Neuroplasticity: how the brainrelearns.
After a stroke, healthy parts of the brain can take over some of the work. That rewiring is driven by practice: specific, repeated, challenging and meaningful to you. The more consistently it happens, the more it helps.
How it may feel
- Heaviness or weakness down one side
- Tight muscles in the arm, hand or calf
- Feeling unsteady when standing or turning
- Getting tired far more quickly than before
Common causes
- Too little practice of the movements that are hard
- Relying only on the stronger side
- Fear of falling that keeps you sitting
- A painful shoulder or stiff joints
- Low mood, poor sleep or exhaustion
How physio helps
- Lots of repetition of real tasks: standing up, reaching, walking
- A challenge just beyond what is easy, raised as you improve
- Using the weaker arm and leg in daily life, not only in sessions
- Family who know how to help safely
- Regular reviews against goals you choose
Stages of stroke rehabilitation
- 01Early: the first days and weeks
Positioning, protecting the shoulder, sitting balance and early transfers, as soon as your medical team says it is safe.
- 02Subacute: about 1 to 6 months
Usually the time of fastest change: standing, walking, and arm and hand practice at high repetition.
- 03Later: 6 months and beyond
Recovery slows but does not stop. Practice still improves strength, walking and confidence long afterwards.
- 04Living well
Staying active, preventing falls and keeping your gains with a long-term home programme.
TipProgress is rarely a straight line. Plateaus are common, and changing the task, the challenge or the setting often gets things moving again.
Call Rescue 1122 or go to emergency if you notice
- New face drooping, arm or leg weakness, or slurred speech
- A sudden, severe headache unlike any before
- Sudden loss of vision, balance or coordination
- Chest pain or severe breathlessness during exercise
Why physiotherapy works
Practicerebuilds pathways.
Effective stroke rehabilitation is not passive. It is structured practice of the movements you need, with the right support and challenge, repeated until brain and body work together again.
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Assess
Strength, tone, sensation, balance, walking and the tasks that matter at home, measured so we can track change.
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Retrain
Task-specific practice of sitting, standing, reaching and walking, with hands-on guidance.
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Strengthen
Progressive strengthening and balance work for the weaker side and the whole body.
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Sustain
A home programme, safe handling for carers and regular reviews, so the gains continue.
Our advanced treatment techniques
Our Stroke Rehabilitation Techniqueswith purpose.
Evidence-informed methods, chosen for your goals and your stage of recovery.
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Task-Specific Training
High-repetition practice of real activities: sit to stand, transfers, reaching and walking.
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Gait & Balance Training
Walking re-education, weight shifting, stepping and stairs, so you move safely and further.
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Strength & Tone Management
Progressive strengthening with stretching and positioning to manage stiffness and spasticity.
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Arm & Hand Rehabilitation
Goal-based reaching and grasping practice, with constraint-induced movement or mirror therapy where suitable.
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Electrical Stimulation
Electrical stimulation to help activate weak muscles, used alongside active practice, not instead of it.
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Carer Training & Home Plan
Safe handling, transfers and daily exercises, so family can support recovery between sessions.
Home exercises
Small movements,practised daily.
Examples often used after a stroke. Your physiotherapist chooses, adapts and progresses them for you. Always have someone nearby for standing exercises.
013 moves
Seated and early
- Seated marchingSit tall in a firm chair and lift one knee, then the other, slowly and with control.2 sets of 10–12
- Supported arm raisesClasp your hands together, or support the weaker arm, and lift as far as is comfortable, then lower slowly.2 sets of 10
- Hand grasp and releaseSqueeze a soft ball, hold for a moment, then open the fingers fully.3 sets of 10
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Standing and balance
- Sit to standFeet back, lean forward, push up evenly through both legs, then sit down slowly.5–10 reps, a few times a day
- Supported standing balanceStand at a kitchen counter with feet apart and hold steady, then practise shifting weight side to side.3 × 30 s
- Supported marchingHold the counter and lift each knee in turn at a slow, steady rhythm.2 sets of 10 each leg
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Strength and walking
- Thigh tighteningSitting or lying with the leg straight, tighten the front of the thigh and hold.10 × 5 s
- Heel raises at a counterHolding on, rise onto your toes and lower slowly.2 sets of 10
- Daily walking practiceWalk with your aid and someone nearby, going a little further each week.Most days
Stop and get help if you feel chest pain, severe breathlessness, dizziness or new weakness. These are general examples, not a personal prescription.
Step by step
Your Recovery Journey
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Comprehensive Assessment
Strength, tone, balance, walking and daily tasks measured at the start.
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Goals Together
Goals set with you and your family, around what matters at home.
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Progressive Rehabilitation
Task practice, strengthening and balance, progressed as you improve.
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Independence & Prevention
A home programme, falls prevention and regular reviews to keep your gains.
Care designed for women
Private care.Family at its heart.
Munaza Physio Studio is a women-only practice. Stroke rehabilitation is long and personal, so we bring it into your home where it helps, involve the people who care for you, and keep every session dignified and unhurried.
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A female physiotherapist in a women-only environment
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Home-visit stroke rehabilitation across Lahore
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Carer and family training in safe handling and transfers
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One-to-one sessions, never rushed
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Clear goals and progress reviews you can see
Real Stories
From real women.
5.014 reviews on Google
Google reviewMy mother had a stroke that left her right arm and leg immobile. With Dr. Munaza’s expert physiotherapy, she regained full movement completely painfree and without any medication. We’re truly grateful for her care and professionalism.
I took home sessions for my neck, shoulder, back, and hip pain. Alhamdulillah, all my pain is gone like a magic. Even my headache, which I had for many years, got better with the exercises. Thank you so much Dr Munaza for your kind treatment and care. May Allah bless you.
“Dr. Munaza treated my neck and shoulder pain, as well as my muscle pull issue, very effectively. With the help of exercises and therapy, I feel much better now. She is very kind, caring, and cooperative. Highly recommended!”
I had neck pain with headaches for a long time. After treatment with Dr. Munaza, my pain got much better and the headaches eased. She listened carefully, treated me gently, and explained everything clearly. I feel relaxed and thankful for her care Best physiotherpist in the area👍🏻
Dr. Munaza is very kind and professional. My shoulder pain improved within a few sessions. Highly recommended!!!!
Simple pricing
Choose yourrecovery.
Transparent pricing, with a full assessment at the start of every plan.
Clinic sessions start from PKR 1,500.
Home visit pricing depends on your location and condition. Contact us for a quote.
Book AssessmentRecovery is practice
Every repetition is a message to the brain.
No one can honestly promise a full recovery. We can promise structured, hopeful, evidence-informed practice that helps you do more, more safely, for longer.
Questions
Before you book.
How soon after a stroke should rehabilitation start?+
As soon as your medical team says it is safe. Early, gentle activity such as positioning, sitting and short assisted movements helps, and more intensive practice is built up gradually.
Is it too late months or years after a stroke?+
No. Recovery is usually fastest in the first few months, but practice still improves strength, walking and confidence long afterwards. We set realistic goals for where you are now.
Can sessions happen at home?+
Yes. Home visits often suit stroke rehabilitation, because we practise in your real surroundings and can train your family at the same time.
How involved should family be?+
Very. Carer training is part of the programme: safe transfers, how to support the weaker arm, and how to help with exercises, so progress continues between sessions.
How many sessions will I need?+
It depends on the stroke, your goals and how you progress. We plan in blocks, re-assess against your goals and adjust the frequency as you improve.
Do I need a doctor’s referral?+
No referral is needed. Bring your discharge summary and medicine list if you have them; we work alongside your neurologist or doctor.
What does it cost?+
Clinic sessions start from PKR 1,500. Home visit pricing depends on your location and condition; contact us for a quote.
Is this a women-only practice?+
Yes. Dr. Munaza is a female physiotherapist and the practice is dedicated to women, in a private and culturally sensitive environment.
Safety first
When to call for help first.
Our promise: We check blood pressure and symptoms, follow your medical team’s advice, and never exercise through a warning sign.
- Sudden face drooping, arm or leg weakness, or slurred speech
- A sudden, severe headache unlike any before
- Sudden loss of vision, balance or coordination
- New confusion or difficulty understanding speech
- Chest pain, fainting or severe breathlessness
Ready to start?
Every step counts.Take the next one.
Book a full assessment at the clinic or at home, and leave with a clear plan for you and your family.