A neurologic therapist’s guide to building a strong recovery foundation—starting with what most programs overlook. Before You Set Your Next Goal, Let’s Take a Step Back It’s a new year. And everywhere you look, people are talking about goals. But when it comes to...
How Long Does Stroke Recovery Really Take? (And Why It Feels Like Progress Slows Down) If you’ve ever found yourself thinking… “Shouldn’t I be better by now?”“Why was I improving faster before?”“Is this as good as it gets?” Please keep reading, because this matters...
How Can You Tell If It’s Spasticity or Weakness After Stroke? If you’ve had a stroke, you’ve probably heard a few of these words tossed around: spasticity, weakness, stiffness, foot drop. They might all sound similar, but they each tell a different story about what’s...
Ankle Mobility Exercises to Boost Balance and Walking Ankle stiffness is one of the most common issues people face after a stroke or any neurologic injury. It can make walking harder, cause your toes to catch, or even affect your balance. But here’s the thing,...
Stroke Recovery: How to Regain Focus and Attention Faster When most people think about recovery after a neurologic injury like a stroke, brain injury, or MS, they often focus on the physical side. Strength. Repetitions. Muscle activation. But I dare say focus and...
Why Stroke Recovery Stalls and How to Push Through Recovery may feel stuck, but progress is still possible. Here’s how to keep improving after a plateau. Recovering from a stroke or neurologic injury can feel overwhelming. Walking, driving, working, or even just...