by Tara Tobias | Dec 20, 2020 | Mindfullness
Why do some people seem to “thrive” in the midst of life’s challenges? You know the type. Or maybe you don’t. To understand what I mean, you need to be a “people analyzer”. You see, I AM a “people analyzer”. I love to know what makes people tick. Especially when it...
by Tara Tobias | Dec 20, 2020 | Movement and Rehab
Abnormal muscle synergies are one of the most common “movement problems” after a stroke or brain injury. What is an abnormal muscle synergy? A flexor synergy is when the hip, knee, and ankle all flex at the same time (visualize drawing your knee into your...
by Tara Tobias | Dec 6, 2020 | Mental strategies, Right Brain Musings
What should you expect to achieve in neurologic rehabilitation? My answer might confuse you, frustrate you, and hopefully challenge you to think differently. The most critical component of a successful outcome (in neurologic rehabilitation) is NOT based on the extent...
by Tara Tobias | Dec 1, 2020 | Movement and Rehab
Hemiplegia (weakness on one side of the body) can cause an unnatural “side bent” posture. This is sometimes also referred to as lateral trunk flexion. What is a “side bent” posture (lateral trunk flexion) with hemiplegia? A side bent posture is...
