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Do you know a person or family member that is in rehabilitation to recover from a stroke? Most gains in a person’s ability to function in the first 30 days after a stroke are due to spontaneous recovery. Still, rehabilitation is important. For the most part, successful rehabilitation depends on

* how early rehabilitation begins

* the extent of the brain injury

* the survivor’s attitude

* the rehabilitation team’s skill

* the cooperation of family and friends

People with the least impairment are likely to benefit the most. But even with slight improvement, rehabilitation can mean the difference between returning home or staying in an institution.