Tai Chi eases Ann back to health

A WOMAN who suffered a stroke at home is participating in Tai Chi in hospital to aid her recovery.

Ann Moss, 78, from Macclesfield, had a stroke in November last year and was taken by ambulance for emergency treatment at Stepping Hill.

Two months on she remains there but is making progress and staff have been combining medical care with exercise.

Ann, who lives near Macclesfield Town’s Moss Rose ground, said: “I’ve received marvellous care here. It’s a very friendly and light-hearted atmosphere here on the ward, which really helps.

“I used to do Tai Chi exercise before my stroke and they’ve been helping me to do that again as part of my recovery. I’m very thankful to them all.”

It is hoped Ann will soon be ready for discharge.

The latest quarterly report from the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme placed Stepping Hill’s stroke unit as the best out of 224 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

It is the third time in the last five years the hospital has held this position.

Dr Srinath Meadipudi, clinical director for stroke services, said; “This achievement is very much a team effort and everyone who works on the wards, including nursing, medical, therapists, domestic staff and many others all contribute towards providing the best possible care and experience for our stroke patients.

“I’d like to thank them all and I look forward to us continuing to provide top class care, giving our patients the best chance of recovery that we can.”