by Tara Tobias | Feb 10, 2021 | Neurologic Rehabilitation Equipment, Product Review
Products For a Spastic Arm Having the right tools for stroke arm rehabilitation is critical. Especially for those who have spasticity. Spasticity is an involuntary muscle contraction caused by damage to the brain and/or spinal cord. In the arm it can cause...
by Tara Tobias | Feb 10, 2021 | Neurologic Rehabilitation Equipment, Product Review
Positioning/Stretching Foam Wedge This wedge is made of dense foam with a rubber base to keep it from sliding. Uses: It can be used to position the pelvis. It can be placed under the thigh in sitting to stop the leg from rotating outward. It can be used for bridging...
by Tara Tobias | Feb 10, 2021 | Stroke, Stroke Arm Exercises, Stroke Balance, Stroke Leg Exercises, Stroke Treatment
Clonus is an involuntary, rhythmic muscle contraction followed by a relaxation. It is a sign that there is damage to the brain and/or the spinal cord (upper motor neuron). More specifically, the part of the nervous system that controls movement (descending motor...
by Tara Tobias | Dec 20, 2020 | Mental strategies, Right Brain Musings, Stroke
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 | Multiple Sclerosis, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Stroke, Stroke Leg Exercises
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...
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