Fix your fear of falling

Fix your fear of falling

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...
Stroke: Critical Tips (0-3 months)

Stroke: Critical Tips (0-3 months)

Stroke survivors often suffer from a myriad of complications after their stroke.  In an effort to help you get the most out of your rehab (and reach your maximum potential) there are some critical tips and/or “foundational” points of emphasis.  Things you didn’t...
Clonus: Causes and Treatment

Clonus: Causes and Treatment

Clonus is an involuntary, rhythmic muscle contraction followed by a relaxation. It is a sign that there is damage to the brain and/or the spinal cord (upper motor neuron). More specifically, the part of the nervous system that controls movement (descending motor...

Hemiplegia: Fix a side bent trunk

Hemiplegia (weakness on one side of the body) can cause an unnatural “side bent” posture. This is sometimes also referred to as lateral trunk flexion. What is a “side bent” posture (lateral trunk flexion) with hemiplegia? A side bent posture is...
5 Problems that Lead to Circumduction

5 Problems that Lead to Circumduction

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...