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Walking Exercises for Stroke Patients

Walking Exercises for Stroke Patients

by Tara | 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...
Tips for effective physical therapy at home after a stroke

Tips for effective physical therapy at home after a stroke

by Tara | 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...
Caregiver Training: Helping someone stand

Caregiver Training: Helping someone stand

by Tara | Jun 3, 2020 | Activities of daily living, Caregiver Resources, Stroke, Stroke Balance

Standing is one of the most critical skills to relearn after any type of neurologic injury. Standing helps with digestion, bone health, and joint health.  It can also reduce spasticity, and facilitate motor recovery. The caregiver role is almost more important than...
Product Spotlight: A step stool with handle

Product Spotlight: A step stool with handle

by Tara | May 18, 2020 | Activities of daily living, Balance, Caregiver Resources, Product Review

A step stool with a handle is one of the most seems like an odd piece of “rehab equipment”, however, it is truly “worth its weight in gold”.  It is probably the one itemI can honestly say I use multiple times a day in my clinic. And, rarely as...
Does Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Improve Arm Recovery?

Does Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Improve Arm Recovery?

by Tara | May 13, 2020 | Activities of daily living, Stroke Arm Exercises

Hemiplegia (weakness on one side of the body) can be a huge cause of disability following a stroke.  This can make activities such as grasping, reaching, and manipulating objects difficult, if not impossible. Constraint Induced Movement Therapy has been well...
Getting up after a fall

Getting up after a fall

by Tara | May 11, 2020 | Activities of daily living, Caregiver Resources, Stroke

Falling can be a scary thing. Getting up from the floor after a fall is the number one most important skill to learn.   Safety Warning: Check in with your body before moving It is important to note, you should only attempt to get up if you are not injured for...
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