Why Does My Leg Flop Out When I Walk After a Stroke?
Why Does My Leg Flop Out When I Walk After a Stroke? You know the feeling.You’re walking. Or trying to walk. And then your leg just… flops out to the side.You try to correct it, but it keeps happening.Frustrating, right? Let’s break this down.You’re not alone, and...
Post-Stroke Shoulder Pain: Why It Happens and What You Can Do About It
Post-Stroke Shoulder Pain: Why It Happens and What You Can Do About It If you’ve had a stroke, chances are your shoulder has tried to steal the spotlight at some point. Not in a good way. Post-stroke shoulder pain is one of the most common (and most frustrating)...
The Pain-Avoidant Loop After Stroke: How Pain Can Stall Recovery
The Pain-Avoidant Loop After Stroke: How Pain Can Stall Recovery Pain after a stroke is real.It can be sharp, nagging, constant, or unpredictable.And it has a sneaky way of slowing down recovery in ways many people don’t realize. This is what I call the pain-avoidant...
The Cycle of Learned Non-Use
The Cycle of Learned Non-Use In the early days after a stroke, attempts to move the affected arm often fail or are painful. Naturally, the brain (and the person) adapts by relying more on the stronger, unaffected side. The result? The brain starts to “forget” the...
Shoulder Flex by ProStretch: For Improved Shoulder Movement After Stroke
Struggling to stretch your shoulder on your own after a stroke or injury? You’re not alone. External rotation can be one of the hardest movements to work on—especially if your elbow won’t stay in place or one arm isn’t cooperating. That’s exactly why the Shoulder Flex...
How to Fix An Abducted Gait
Reclaim Your Stride: Fixing Abducted Gait After Stroke https://youtu.be/VGvg5qeLmy0 Recovering from a neurological injury can affect your walking pattern, one of which is the "abducted leg walking pattern." In this post, we'll cover what it is, its causes, and how to...
How to Fix a Trendelenburg Gait
Why Your Hip Drops When You Walk : How to Regain Stability https://youtu.be/37akItHE9mcHave you ever noticed that one side of your hip drops lower when you walk? Maybe someone pointed it out, or you feel off-balance or unsteady when taking steps. This could be a sign...
Correct Knee Hyperextension after a Neurologic Injury
Struggling with Knee Hyperextension? Here's How to Fix It! Does your knee snap backward when you walk? Do your steps feel jerky, unsteady, or inefficient? If so, you might be dealing with knee hyperextension, a common issue after a stroke, brain injury, or...
How to Fix a Vaulting Gait
How to Stop Vaulting and Walk More Naturally After a Stroke If you’ve ever noticed yourself pushing up on your stronger leg to swing your weaker leg forward while walking, you may be experiencing vaulting. The good news? Vaulting can be unlearned with the right...
How to Fix Circumduction and Walk Better
Why Your Leg Swings Out: Causes and Exercises to Improve Gait https://youtu.be/mXI9oaJ6uHkCircumduction is a common issue after a stroke, where your leg swings out to the side instead of moving straight forward as you walk. This abnormal gait pattern can be...