Enhancing functional activities of daily living in a stroke survivor by Lourdes Escobar Torres, MD; Mary E Sanders, PhD, FACSM, CDCES, ACSM-CEP; Charo Belenguer Benitez; and Agustin Melendez Ortega, P

A stroke at age 40 left Celia severely disabled. With physical therapy delayed in the optimal recovery period, the likelihood of her regaining independence seemed poor. Her responses to an aquatic exercise intervention show that, even after this period, it's possible for individuals to improve their function significantly over time with community-based exercise. Celia's results offer hope for stroke survivors and encouragement for those who support their health and wellness.