Arnold Clavio. Image: Instagram/@akosiigan
Days after suffering from a hemorrhagic stroke, Arnold Clavio began undergoing physical and occupational therapy to regain his strength and normal movement.
The veteran broadcaster, who is still in the hospital but was already transferred from acute stroke unit (ASU) to a regular room, gave an update on his health through a series of posts on his Instagram page.
“‘The worst is over,’ sabi nga ni Dr. Vincent Valencia, cardiologist. Ang sarap pakinggan pero it is not yet over,” Clavio said, showing clips taken from his therapy sessions. “Mahaba-haba ang laban na ito.”
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Clavio disclosed that his neurologist informed him that he might need another six weeks to rest and undergo rehabilitation and therapy to fully recover.
“Dahil sa pagdurugo ng kaliwang bahagi ng aking utak dulot ng altapresyon, naging mahina ang kanang bahagi ng aking katawan,” he stated. “Sinubukan kong humakbang pero umiikot ang aking paligid at muntik-muntikan ako na mabuwal. Wala pa rin akong balanse.”
“Kailangan ding maibaba pa ang aking blood pressure at sugar para ‘di na maulit ang pagputok sa aking utak. Kaya sinimulan na rin akong turukan ng insulin at mga gamot sa blood pressure at pagbaba ng cholesterol,” he added.
Clavio further explained that his condition mainly affected the thalamus area of his brain, which primarily relays motor and sensory signal to the cerebral cortex.
“[Tinuro] sa akin ni GK, isang physical therapist, ang iba’t ibang ehersisyo sa braso, binti at paa para unti-unting manumbalik sa normal na kilos,” he wrote.
“Sa proseso ng occupational therapy, sisikapin na maibalik ang sensor o pakiramdam ng aking mga kamay. Dahil sa hemorrhagic stroke, labis na naapektuhan ang aking kanang kamay,” he added. “Kailangan dito ang matinding tiyaga.”
Clavio then expressed gratitude to those who extended their prayers, reiterating his reminder to everyone: “Feeling okay does not mean you’re okay. Listen to your body.”