Complete guide to foot drop

Complete guide to foot drop

Guide to Foot Drop The peroneal nerve includes a branch of the sciatica nerve that enables movement and supplies sensation to one’s feet, toes, and lower legs. Peroneal neuropathy or common peroneal dysfunction results from nerve damage outside the brain or spinal...
Fix a forward flexed posture

Fix a forward flexed posture

Do you ever have any “well-meaning” therapist tell you to stand up taller? 😬🤷🏻‍♀️ Well, you would not be alone. This is a pretty common problem that has a few different root causes.  What causes a forward flexed posture?  Weakness Weak hip muscles can...
Can’t lift a stiff leg? Try this.

Can’t lift a stiff leg? Try this.

Can’t lift a stiff leg? This is a pretty common problem that has a few different root causes. Knowing the root cause is the best way to identify the best exercises. What can make it difficult to lift a stiff leg?  Weakness Weakness in the muscles that flex the...
Spasticity: Does fear make it worse?

Spasticity: Does fear make it worse?

Fear can be a crazy thing. And in some cases can be the root cause of spasticity. Yup, negative emotions can actually make spasticity worse.  And in this case, I am going to lump situational fear and anxiety together. What I mean is that maybe you are walking really...
Neurologic Rehabilitation: Master Turn Steps

Neurologic Rehabilitation: Master Turn Steps

Turn steps are a critical part of walking without fear of falling. It is also a critical step in neurologic rehabilitation. To understand how to master a turn step it is good to understand all of the little movements that are involved:  What movements are required for...
Ankle Contractures: Best and worst treatments

Ankle Contractures: Best and worst treatments

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...