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...
by Tara Tobias | Jul 12, 2021 | Activities of daily living, Balance, foot drop, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke Balance, Stroke Treatment
Many people inquire about the “best exercises” for stroke patients to improve walking. I like to use the term “Drills” when referring to “stroke exercises”. Why? Because “Drills” are what I think of when I think of...
by Tara Tobias | Sep 11, 2020 | Activities of daily living, Caregiver Resources, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Neurologic Rehabilitation Equipment, Product Review
Wheelchairs are an extremely valuable piece of equipment during the neurologic recovery process. They provide a means of getting around when walking is not safe and/or is not possible. However, they also come with the risk of developing pressure ulcers. Pressure...
by Tara Tobias | Sep 9, 2020 | Activities of daily living, Post Stroke Shoulder Management, Stroke, Stroke Arm Exercises, Stroke Treatment
Post stroke shoulder retraining often includes moving the arm bone. Unfortunately, many movement retraining programs fail to address the shoulder blade (flat bone on the back of the shoulder and the thoracic spine. Moving the humerus requires proper movement of the...
by Tara Tobias | Jul 6, 2020 | Activities of daily living, Caregiver Resources, Stroke, Stroke Treatment, Uncategorized
An effective physical therapy program at home after a stroke is the most critical component for a successful recovery. I dare say MORE important than face to face time with your therapists. As someone who earns a living by treating patients (in person), this is a...
by Tara Tobias | Jun 5, 2020 | Activities of daily living, Caregiver Resources, Neurologic Rehabilitation Equipment, Product Review, Stroke Balance, Stroke Treatment
A gait belt can be a critical tool to help a loved one relearn the correct way to stand. With the right gait belt, you can also help someone walk in the early stages of neurologic rehab. And that is why gait belts made its way to our latest “product...
