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 | 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 17, 2020 | Spasticity, Stroke Leg Exercises
Stretching a spastic ankle is critical to improve standing and walking. However, stretching a spastic ankle can also be extremely challenging. Add to that, NOT stretching a spastic ankle and you are at risk for making it worse. Ugh….. All that being said, never...
by Tara Tobias | May 15, 2020 | Spasticity, Stroke Leg Exercises, Stroke Treatment
What is Knee Hyperextension after a Stroke? Knee hyperextension is a common problem after a stroke. Knee hyperextension is when the knee goes beyond a straight position. Yeah, not exactly natural looking or feeling. ? Knee hyperextension (recurvatum) usually happens...
