Stroke is an important cause of chronic disability globally and is the most common neurologicalcause of long-term disability in adults in Singapore. With improved treatments of acute stroke and an ageing population, the number of stroke survivors living in the community is likely to increase. This article discusses some aspects of recovery and the rehabilitation approach and also highlights two common post-stroke complications, namely post-stroke spasticity and hemiplegic shoulder pain. The benefits of increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary time for the prevention of stroke recurrence are also described, together with information on how the family practitioner can encourage their stroke patients to develop an active lifestyle.