Synonym Discussion of ruse. trick, ruse, stratagem, maneuver, artifice, wile, feint mean an indirect means to gain an end. trick may imply deception, roguishness, illusion, and either an evil or harmless end the tricks of the trade. ruse stresses an attempt to mislead by a false impression the ruses of smugglers. stratagem implies a ruse used to entrap, outwit, circumvent, or surprise an opponent or enemy the stratagem-filled game.
The damage of a stroke is fast and aggressive. 1  Recovery, on the other hand, is slow, subtle and stepwise. Recovery and healing may occur spontaneously. 2  Brain edema begins to improve 24-48 hours after a stroke and continues to improve for weeks.
How to Improve Movement Recovery after Stroke (Part I) Improving Movement Recovery after Stroke. Regaining movement ability after a stroke can be a long and difficult process. Often times, lots of improvements are made in the first few weeks or months, but then progress slows down. This can be a very discouraging time. Fortunately, research has shown that there is hope. Continued rehabilitation exercises are proven to restore lost movement ability even years after a stroke.