by Tara Tobias | Jul 18, 2021 | Caregiver Resources, Stroke
Do you ever feel so tired, you don’t even want to get out of bed? If so, you wouldn’t be alone. There is a really good reason for this. Fatigue is an extremely common problem after a hospitalization. And sometimes, it has nothing to do with the reason...
by Tara Tobias | Jul 13, 2021 | Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke, Stroke Balance, Stroke Leg Exercises, Stroke Treatment
Do you ever have any “well-meaning” therapist tell you to stand up taller? 😬🤷🏻♀️ Well, you would not be alone. This is a pretty common problem that has a few different root causes. What causes a forward flexed posture? Weakness Weak hip muscles can...
by Tara Tobias | Jul 13, 2021 | Multiple Sclerosis, Spasticity, Stroke, Stroke Leg Exercises, Stroke Treatment
Can’t lift a stiff leg? This is a pretty common problem that has a few different root causes. Knowing the root cause is the best way to identify the best exercises. What can make it difficult to lift a stiff leg? Weakness Weakness in the muscles that flex the...
by Tara Tobias | Jul 12, 2021 | Balance, Mental strategies, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Spasticity, Stroke, Stroke Treatment
Fear can be a crazy thing. And in some cases can be the root cause of spasticity. Yup, negative emotions can actually make spasticity worse. And in this case, I am going to lump situational fear and anxiety together. What I mean is that maybe you are walking really...
by Tara Tobias | Jul 12, 2021 | Activities of daily living, Balance, Stroke, Stroke Balance, Uncategorized
Turn steps are a critical part of walking without fear of falling. It is also a critical step in neurologic rehabilitation. To understand how to master a turn step it is good to understand all of the little movements that are involved: What movements are required for...
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