Stroke is one of the leading health problems worldwide, as well as the second most-common cause of death around the globe and the first on the list in the Republic of Croatia. It has been estimated that around 4 million people die annually from stroke. There has been an upward trend in stroke related deaths in the EU, thus we are to expect even more deaths caused by it in the future. The occurrence of strokes is more frequent in men than women. Due to the aforementioned causes of stroke it is necessary to better understand and minimize the factors of risk that lead to occurrence of a stroke. Patients must be provided with primary and secondary intervention and educated about the benefits of such intervention in preventing cerebrovascular accidents. CVA occurs due to a disorder caused in blood circulation; it comes fast and cannot be predicted. People who suffer from them can develop serious physical and mental side-effects as a consequence. Therefore, rehabilitation should be commenced during the acute phase of the patient treatment in specialized units that are used for a multidisciplinary approach. It should also be based on an adequate evaluation and intervention from the physiotherapist's side. Thus, it is of the paramount importance to provide physiotherapists with an access to necessary education, as well as to promote a multidisciplinary approach to solving the consequences of a stroke in order to achieve the recovery as fast as possible. The goal of rehabilitation is to improve the functionality so that the patient could be back to his everyday life; family, working environment and the community. Therefore, educating the patient’s family plays an important role in his/her rehabilitation. It is important to note that a stroke may result in mental deficiencies that could hinder a fast recovery. Physiotherapy today should be more accessible, while the cooperation between doctors and physiotherapists is a field that needs improvements. Every medical expert should understand a patient's needs and wishes in order to adjust the recovery process accordingly.