The Dangers of Setting Deadlines in Stroke Recovery

Stroke Recovery Rehab · Feb 10, 2026 · 7m

The first year after a stroke is often held up as this holy grail of how long it will take to recover.

While it is true that significant progress can be made in year one, recovery after stroke doesn’t end after 12 months.

You can continue to see and feel improvements in your abilities for many years after stroke.

In this episode, I share some thoughts on stroke recovery timelines and why setting aggressive deadlines in your recovery can sometimes backfire.

For more information on stroke recovery timelines, be sure to review the links and resources that I’ve included in this article…