[Early post stroke rehabilitation care]

Stroke represent the leading cause of non-traumatic disability in France. Post stroke rehabilitation should be considered as soon as clinical state patient is stabilized. In addition to early primary and secondary cardiovascular prevention, specific evaluation of neuro-motor, neuro-orthopedic, cognitive, sensory and psychological impairments is necessary. It allows adopting the appropriate rehabilitation strategies for rehabilitation to reduce disability, acquire maximum independence and assure well-being and a satisfactory sustainable quality of life. The organization of this care is multidisciplinary. It requires appropriate guidance of each patient based on impairments' severity, complex individual and environmental parameters each requiring specific competencies. A coordinated care pathway optimizes therapeutic means available for reducing post-stroke disability.