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Exercises to Lift a Stiff/Heavy Leg

Exercises to Lift a Stiff/Heavy Leg

by Tara Tobias | Nov 16, 2022 | Spasticity, Stroke Leg Exercises

https://youtu.be/4Op-qbT4yjo Following a neurologic injury, some people experience a leg that feels stiff, heavy, or both. This can make walking difficult.  In this video, you will learn the best exercise routine to relearn how to lift the leg more efficiently and...
Stroke Arm Rehab Daily Exercise Routine

Stroke Arm Rehab Daily Exercise Routine

by Tara Tobias | Sep 14, 2022 | Post Stroke Shoulder Management, Spasticity, Stroke, Stroke Arm Exercises

A stroke or damage to the neurons in the brain can cause the inability to move the arm. It can also cause stiff and tight arm muscles. A stroke arm rehab routine should incorporate the principles of neuroplasticity (the ability of the brain to rewire when presented...
Can’t lift a stiff leg? Try this.

Can’t lift a stiff leg? Try this.

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...
Spasticity: Does fear make it worse?

Spasticity: Does fear make it worse?

by Tara Tobias | Jul 12, 2021 | Balance, Mental strategies, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Spasticity, Stroke, Stroke Treatment

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...
Ankle Contractures: Best and worst treatments

Ankle Contractures: Best and worst treatments

by Tara Tobias | Mar 10, 2021 | Balance, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Spasticity, Stroke, Stroke Balance, Stroke Leg Exercises, Stroke Treatment

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...
5 Problems that Lead to Circumduction

5 Problems that Lead to Circumduction

by Tara Tobias | Oct 20, 2020 | Balance, foot drop, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Spasticity, Stroke

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...
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