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 | Jun 23, 2020 | Balance, Stroke Balance, Stroke Leg Exercises
A common goal after a stroke or a brain injury is to regain “normal walking”. However, this goal is not limited to just those who have suffered a stroke. I dare say it is the number one goal of almost everyone who has suffered an injury to their...
by Tara Tobias | Jun 17, 2020 | Balance, Stroke Balance, Stroke Leg Exercises
Many want to stand and walk after a stroke. Of course, this is critical in giving someone more independence. However, standing and walking is also important to prevent deconditioning, maintain joint health, and prevent postural abnormalities associated with prolonged...
by Tara Tobias | Jun 3, 2020 | Activities of daily living, Caregiver Resources, Stroke, Stroke Balance
Standing is one of the most critical skills to relearn after any type of neurologic injury. Standing helps with digestion, bone health, and joint health. It can also reduce spasticity, and facilitate motor recovery. The caregiver role is almost more important than...
by Tara Tobias | May 24, 2020 | Stroke, Stroke Balance, Stroke Leg Exercises
Walking after a stroke is important to a ton of stroke survivors. A stroke causes hemiplegia (weakness on one side of the body which can make standing and walking difficult. With this in mind, I get a ton of questions from stroke survivors and their...
by Tara Tobias | May 14, 2020 | Balance, Stroke Balance
Balance is an even distribution of weight within a base to maintain an upright position. Balance problems are very common after a stroke. Balance is a critical part of almost all of our daily activities. Lack of balance confidence can elicit fear and anxiety. More...
