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    A Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery (PICA) stroke causes unusual symptoms like balance problems, leaning to one side, numbness on one side of the face and body, eye droop, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, and dizziness. Treatment depends on the specific problems and may include physical therapy to improve walking, sitting, and standing; habituation exercises to reduce dizziness; and speech therapy to aid swallowing and speaking clearly if those functions are impaired. The goal is for patients to understand their condition and complete home exercises to improve.

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    A Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery (PICA) stroke causes unusual symptoms like balance problems, leaning to one side, numbness on one side of the face and body, eye droop, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, and dizziness. Treatment depends on the specific problems and may include physical therapy to improve walking, sitting, and standing; habituation exercises to reduce dizziness; and speech therapy to aid swallowing and speaking clearly if those functions are impaired. The goal is for patients to understand their condition and complete home exercises to improve.

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    A Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery (PICA) stroke causes unusual symptoms like balance problems, leaning to one side, numbness on one side of the face and body, eye droop, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, and dizziness. Treatment depends on the specific problems and may include physical therapy to improve walking, sitting, and standing; habituation exercises to reduce dizziness; and speech therapy to aid swallowing and speaking clearly if those functions are impaired. The goal is for patients to understand their condition and complete home exercises to improve.

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    Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery Stroke

    Authors: Laura O. Morris, PT, NCS; Lisa Gillig, PT, DPT, NCS

    Fact Sheet
    I have had a stroke, but why do I have such
    unusual symptoms?
    Most strokes cause weakness on one side of the body. Some strokes
    affect the brainstem and cerebellum. The Posterior Inferior Cerebellar
    Artery (PICA) carries blood to this part of the brain. This stroke
    (Wallenberg’s Syndrome) causes the person to have balance
    problems and lean to one side. They may also have numbness on one
    side of the face and body and an eye droop. They may have
    hoarseness and trouble swallowing. Dizziness is another major
    symptom of this type of stroke.
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    What can I do to get better?


    Treatment depends on what problems you are having. If you are off
    balance, physical therapy can help you walk safely. Sometimes a
    walker or cane will be needed. Therapy will also help you sit and stand
    without being pulled to one side. You can tell the therapist what
    activities you want to practice so you can reach your goals.
    A Special Interest
    Group of If you are dizzy, the physical therapist will teach you to gradually move
    your head and body so the symptoms will decrease. This type of
    treatment is called habituation. Focusing your eyes in one place while
    your head is moving will also help you to manage the dizziness. The
    more you understand, the more motivated you will be to do your home
    exercise program.
    If swallowing or hoarseness is a problem, you may see a doctor that
    Contact us:
    ANPT treats the throat and vocal cords. Speech therapy can help you eat and
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    Ste 204 doctor that specializes neurologic disorders, may help you to see more
    Minneapolis, MN 55416 clearly
    Phone: 952.646.2038
    Fax: 952.545.6073
    info@neuropt.org
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