


Stretching Spastic Muscles: 8 Mistakes to Avoid
8 Common Stretching Mistakes in Stroke Recovery Why Your Stretching Might Be Making Spasticity Worse If you’re dealing with spasticity after a neurologic injury, stretching might not be as straightforward as it seems. In fact, doing it the wrong way can increase...
3 Big Balance Mistakes After Stroke—and How to Fix Them
Have you ever felt like your balance is fine at home… but the moment you step outside, it’s a totally different story? You’re not alone—and there’s a good reason for that. I talk to a lot of people who say, “I feel pretty confident walking around my house, but the...
Neuroplasticity and Recovery: How Life’s Loops Shape Growth and Transformation
“The adventure of life is to learn. The purpose of life is to grow. The nature of life is to change.” — Unknown “Why run that far when you have a perfectly reliable car?” Back in my marathon days, this rhetorical question was something I heard more times...
The Secret to Stroke Recovery Success
“The secret to winning is learning how to lose. That is, learning to bounce back from failure and disappointment—undeterred—and continuing to steadily march toward your potential. Your response to failure determines your capacity for success.” -James...