by Tara Tobias | Mar 10, 2021 | Balance, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Spasticity, Stroke, Stroke Balance, Stroke Leg Exercises, Stroke Treatment
One of many problems when the neurologic system is damaged are ankle contractures. A contracture is where the soft tissue structures surrounding a joint shorten causing loss of movement. What Causes a Contracture? There are several factors that can lead to an ankle...
by Tara Tobias | Mar 9, 2021 | Ataxia, Balance, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Stroke Balance
Balance (also known as postural stability) is dramatically impacted when there is damage to the neurologic system and can increase the fear of falling. It is the one ability most of us (adult humans) take for granted……..until it is gone. Lack of postural stability...
by Tara Tobias | Oct 23, 2020 | Ataxia, Balance
Balance training is a critical component for anyone with ataxia. This is due to the fact that ataxia negatively impacts the balance system and is one of the leading causes of disability. Ataxia is caused by damage to the cerebellum. The cerebellum plays a MAJOR role...
by Tara Tobias | Oct 20, 2020 | Balance, foot drop, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Spasticity, Stroke
Circumduction is a “walking problem” that is characterized by the leg swinging out to the side. This is typically a compensatory strategy to prevent someone from catching the foot on the ground. Before we dive into what might be causing you to swing the leg around the...
by Tara Tobias | Sep 2, 2020 | Balance, Caregiver Resources, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Stroke Balance, Stroke Leg Exercises
Are you super eager to relearn to walk? Walking is a HUGE goal for anyone who has lost that ability. Walking means different things to different people. And quite honestly, has far less meaning until you have lost this fundamental skill. All that being said, it is...
by Tara Tobias | Jul 7, 2020 | Balance, Stroke Balance, Stroke Leg Exercises
How do you regain the ability to walk without fear of falling? Fear of falling is a MAJOR concern for a lot of people. In the early stages of rehabilitation, the goal is to regain movement control at the hip, knee, and ankle. This is necessary to ensure that someone...
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