by Tara Tobias | Jun 9, 2020 | Movement and Rehab
Curled toes is a common complaint after a stroke. This usually does not appear until several months after a stroke has occurred. People who are experiencing toe curling usually have pain when standing on the involved leg. In many cases, this is associated with...
by Tara Tobias | Jun 5, 2020 | Product Review
A gait belt can be a critical tool to help a loved one relearn the correct way to stand. With the right gait belt, you can also help someone walk in the early stages of neurologic rehab. And that is why gait belts made its way to our latest “product...
by Tara Tobias | Jun 3, 2020 | Brain Science
A stroke causes damage to the brain. This results in the inability to use the arm and leg on the opposite side of the body. Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to rewire after an area of the brain has been damaged. This brain rewiring is the foundation for...
by Tara Tobias | Jun 3, 2020 | Activities of daily living, Caregiver Resources, Stroke, Stroke Balance
Standing is one of the most critical skills to relearn after any type of neurologic injury. Standing helps with digestion, bone health, and joint health. It can also reduce spasticity, and facilitate motor recovery. The caregiver role is almost more important than...
