by Tara Tobias | Mar 9, 2021 | Movement and Rehab
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...
by Tara Tobias | Mar 5, 2021 | Movement and Rehab
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...
by Tara Tobias | Feb 10, 2021 | Movement and Rehab
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...
by Tara Tobias | Dec 20, 2020 | Movement and Rehab
Abnormal muscle synergies are one of the most common “movement problems” after a stroke or brain injury. What is an abnormal muscle synergy? A flexor synergy is when the hip, knee, and ankle all flex at the same time (visualize drawing your knee into your...
by Tara Tobias | Dec 1, 2020 | Movement and Rehab
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...
by Tara Tobias | Oct 20, 2020 | Movement and Rehab
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...