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...
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...
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 recovery 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 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...
by Tara Tobias | Mar 9, 2021 | Ataxia, Balance, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Stroke Balance
Balance (also known as postural stability) is dramatically impacted when there is damage to the neurologic system and can increase the fear of falling. It is the one ability most of us (adult humans) take for granted……..until it is gone. Lack of postural stability...
by Tara Tobias | Feb 10, 2021 | Stroke, Stroke Arm Exercises, Stroke Balance, Stroke Leg Exercises, Stroke Treatment
Clonus is an involuntary, rhythmic muscle contraction followed by a relaxation. It is a sign that there is damage to the brain and/or the spinal cord (upper motor neuron). More specifically, the part of the nervous system that controls movement (descending motor...
