by Tara Tobias | Nov 11, 2021 | Mental strategies, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Stroke Treatment
https://youtu.be/iLo0j4aC44I Do you feel like you have plateaued? What I mean is, has your arm and leg movement recovery slowed to a crawl? Or maybe progress has stopped altogether? The common belief is that someone loses the ability to move because that part...
by Tara Tobias | Jul 13, 2021 | Multiple Sclerosis, Spasticity, Stroke, Stroke Leg Exercises, Stroke Treatment
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...
by Tara Tobias | Jul 12, 2021 | Activities of daily living, Balance, foot drop, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke Balance, Stroke Treatment
Many people inquire about the “best exercises” for stroke patients to improve walking. I like to use the term “Drills” when referring to “stroke exercises”. Why? Because “Drills” are what I think of when I think of...
by Tara Tobias | Mar 3, 2021 | Multiple Sclerosis, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts
It seems almost every other week there is some new study on the benefits of exercise and how it can help prevent conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and depression. But what about multiple sclerosis? The national MS society reports that 1 million people are...
by Tara Tobias | Dec 20, 2020 | Multiple Sclerosis, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Stroke, Stroke Leg Exercises
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 | Sep 23, 2020 | Multiple Sclerosis, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke, Stroke Treatment
Fatigue is a major problem with a variety of neurologic conditions. Feeling fatigued can be a HUGE barrier in your physical recovery and it can also dramatically impact your overall quality of life.That being said, managing fatigue might be the single most important...
