by Tara Tobias | Sep 14, 2022 | Post Stroke Shoulder Management, Spasticity, Stroke, Stroke Arm Exercises
A stroke or damage to the neurons in the brain can cause the inability to move the arm. It can also cause stiff and tight arm muscles. A stroke arm rehab routine should incorporate the principles of neuroplasticity (the ability of the brain to rewire when presented...
by Tara Tobias | Sep 4, 2022 | General Health and Fitness, Mental strategies
“Love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort, and keep on learning.” – Carol Dweck Not everyone wants to live a long life. But I can’t help but believe, that most humans would admit to wanting to live a happy and healthy life. And if this is you, sit down...
by Tara Tobias | Aug 29, 2022 | General Health and Fitness, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Stroke, Stroke Treatment
https://youtu.be/FWIX8Ht6bm4 Good quality sleep can dramatically improve neurologic rehabilitation outcomes. Getting adequate sleep might also decrease the rate of disease progression in some neurodegenerative diseases (multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease,...
by Tara Tobias | Aug 28, 2022 | Balance, General Health and Fitness
Is Plyometric Training Right For You? It is well established in the scientific community that aging involves decrease muscle strength, muscle power, bone density and a decline in coordination and balance. These structural changes are implicated in increase fall risk,...
by Tara Tobias | Jul 10, 2022 | Mental strategies, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Stroke
Dealing with the aftermatch of a stroke can lead to a whirlwind of emotions including confusion, hopelessness, disappointment, and even despair. If you are in the process of recovery, these emotions are completely normal. Here I break down some of the most common...
