by Tara | Aug 28, 2022 | Balance, General Health and Fitness
Is Plyometric Training Right For You? It is well established in the scientific community that aging involves decrease muscle strength, muscle power, bone density and a decline in coordination and balance. These structural changes are implicated in increase fall risk,...
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...
by Tara | Oct 23, 2020 | 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 | Sep 2, 2020 | Balance, Movement and Rehab
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 | Jun 23, 2020 | Balance, Stroke Balance, Stroke Leg Exercises
A common goal after a stroke or a brain injury is to regain “normal walking”. However, this goal is not limited to just those who have suffered a stroke. I dare say it is the number one goal of almost everyone who has suffered an injury to their...
by Tara | Jun 17, 2020 | Balance, Stroke Balance, Stroke Leg Exercises
Many want to stand and walk after a stroke. Of course, this is critical in giving someone more independence. However, standing and walking is also important to prevent deconditioning, maintain joint health, and prevent postural abnormalities associated with prolonged...
