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Balance Exercises For Stroke Patients

Balance Exercises For Stroke Patients

by Tara Tobias | May 26, 2022 | Stroke, Stroke Balance, Stroke Leg Exercises

Balance exercises for stroke patients are critical for improving walking confidence and returning to normal life What is Balance? Balance is the ability to maintain the center of mass (the body) within the base of support (the feet). Balance is also the ability of the...
A Guide to Virtual Reality for Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation

A Guide to Virtual Reality for Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation

by Tara Tobias | May 6, 2022 | Neurologic Rehabilitation Equipment, Stroke Arm Exercises, Stroke Balance, Stroke Leg Exercises

Virtual reality (VR) technology allows users to immerse in a virtual environment, which has been changing the approaches to many industries, such as gaming, training, and education. Many industries are now exploring VR to improve user experience, enhance customer...
Fix a forward flexed posture

Fix a forward flexed posture

by Tara Tobias | Jul 13, 2021 | Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke, Stroke Balance, Stroke Leg Exercises, Stroke Treatment

Do you ever have any “well-meaning” therapist tell you to stand up taller? 😬🤷🏻‍♀️ Well, you would not be alone. This is a pretty common problem that has a few different root causes.  What causes a forward flexed posture?  Weakness Weak hip muscles can...
Neurologic Rehabilitation: Master Turn Steps

Neurologic Rehabilitation: Master Turn Steps

by Tara Tobias | Jul 12, 2021 | Activities of daily living, Balance, Stroke, Stroke Balance, Uncategorized

Turn steps are a critical part of walking without fear of falling. It is also a critical step in neurologic rehabilitation. To understand how to master a turn step it is good to understand all of the little movements that are involved:  What movements are required for...
Walking Exercises for Stroke Patients

Walking Exercises for Stroke Patients

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...
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...
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