Strength Beyond Stroke: Spaulding Rehabilitation Network

For the 600,000 Americans who suffer a stroke each year, life isn't over. With the proper therapy, and the proper support, almost everyone who has a stroke has a chance to improve. At 4 am on February 15, 2005, just days after another Super Bowl win and his first trip to the Pro Bowl, Tedy Bruschi faced his toughest opponent yet, a stroke. Working with his caregivers from Spaulding, such as Anne McCarthy Jacobson DPT, and the support of his wife Heidi and his family, he made a stunning recovery and made it back to the field just 8 months later. Now as advocates for stroke awareness and an author of the best seller "Never Give Up", Tedy and Heidi have become champions both on and off the field as an inspiration to millions.



The Spaulding Stroke Program and its unique Young Stroke service is one of the largest in the New England. Stroke Program Director, Dr. Randie Black Schaffer, discusses this renowned program and its innovative clinical approach. Spaulding is a center of excellence and US News Ranked Best Hospital as well as a teaching Hospital of Harvard Medical School and official rehab hospital of the New England Patriots.

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and Tedy Bruschi have teamed up to create a new online resource to help people and families affected by stroke find the strength they need to improve. Visit www. facebook.com/findyourstrength to discover resources, share stories, and hear from the experts at Spaulding

If you're affected by stroke, find the strength you need in this new online community of support.

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