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The Cycle of Learned Non-Use

by Tara Tobias | May 10, 2025 | Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Stroke

The Cycle of Learned Non-Use In the early days after a stroke, attempts to move the affected arm often fail or are painful. Naturally, the brain (and the person) adapts by relying more on the stronger, unaffected side. The result? The brain starts to “forget” the...

How to Fix An Abducted Gait

by Alyanna Ta | Apr 7, 2025 | Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Stroke Balance, Stroke Leg Exercises, Stroke Treatment

Reclaim Your Stride: Fixing Abducted Gait After Stroke Recovering from a neurological injury can affect your walking pattern, one of which is the “abducted leg walking pattern.” In this post, we’ll cover what it is, its causes, and how to improve...

How to Fix a Trendelenburg Gait

by Alyanna Ta | Apr 7, 2025 | Movement and Rehab, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Spasticity, Stroke Balance, Stroke Leg Exercises

Why Your Hip Drops When You Walk : How to Regain Stability https://youtu.be/37akItHE9mc Have you ever noticed that one side of your hip drops lower when you walk? Maybe someone pointed it out, or you feel off-balance or unsteady when taking steps. This could be a sign...

Correct Knee Hyperextension after a Neurologic Injury

by Alyanna Ta | Mar 25, 2025 | Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Stroke Balance, Stroke Leg Exercises, Stroke Treatment

Struggling with Knee Hyperextension? Here’s How to Fix It! Does your knee snap backward when you walk? Do your steps feel jerky, unsteady, or inefficient? If so, you might be dealing with knee hyperextension, a common issue after a stroke, brain injury,...

How to Fix a Vaulting Gait

by Alyanna Ta | Mar 18, 2025 | Balance, Movement and Rehab, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Stroke Leg Exercises

How to Stop Vaulting and Walk More Naturally After a Stroke If you’ve ever noticed yourself pushing up on your stronger leg to swing your weaker leg forward while walking, you may be experiencing vaulting. The good news? Vaulting can be unlearned with the right...

Discover 15 Principles to Rewiring Your Brain Faster

by Alyanna Ta | Mar 12, 2025 | Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts

Discover 15 Principles to Rewiring your Brain Faster Transform Your Mindset and Achieve Rapid Results Neuroplasticity: Your Brain’s Superpower After a stroke, the brain can suffer damage, but it’s far from the end. But here’s the good news: your brain has an amazing...