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 | 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...
by Tara Tobias | Dec 20, 2020 | Multiple Sclerosis, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Stroke, Stroke Leg Exercises
Abnormal muscle synergies are one of the most common “movement problems” after a stroke or brain injury. What is an abnormal muscle synergy? A flexor synergy is when the hip, knee, and ankle all flex at the same time (visualize drawing your knee into your...
by Tara Tobias | Sep 16, 2020 | Caregiver Resources, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Spasticity, Stroke Arm Exercises, Stroke Leg Exercises
Spasticity is an involuntary muscle contraction due to damage to the brain or spinal cord. This can cause muscle stiffness and pain. Additionally, involuntary muscle contractions cause the body to move in ways that feel out of one’s control. This is turn can create...
by Tara Tobias | Sep 2, 2020 | Balance, Caregiver Resources, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Stroke Balance, Stroke Leg Exercises
Are you super eager to relearn to walk? Walking is a HUGE goal for anyone who has lost that ability. Walking means different things to different people. And quite honestly, has far less meaning until you have lost this fundamental skill. All that being said, it is...
by Tara Tobias | Aug 23, 2020 | Spasticity, Stroke, Stroke Balance, Stroke Leg Exercises, Stroke Treatment
Vaulting is a walking abnormality where someone will rise up on their toe to ensure their “swinging” leg clears the ground. Under normal conditions, the swinging leg must “shorten” as it passes by the ground. To “shorten” the leg the knee must bend and the foot must...
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