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 5, 2021 | Stroke, Stroke Treatment
Stroke survivors often suffer from a myriad of complications after their stroke. In an effort to help you get the most out of your rehab (and reach your maximum potential) there are some critical tips and/or “foundational” points of emphasis. Things you didn’t...
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 1, 2020 | Stroke, Stroke Balance, Stroke Treatment
Hemiplegia (weakness on one side of the body) can cause an unnatural “side bent” posture. This is sometimes also referred to as lateral trunk flexion. What is a “side bent” posture (lateral trunk flexion) with hemiplegia? A side bent posture is...
by Tara Tobias | Sep 23, 2020 | Multiple Sclerosis, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke, Stroke Treatment
Fatigue is a major problem with a variety of neurologic conditions. Feeling fatigued can be a HUGE barrier in your physical recovery and it can also dramatically impact your overall quality of life.That being said, managing fatigue might be the single most important...
by Tara Tobias | Sep 9, 2020 | Activities of daily living, Post Stroke Shoulder Management, Stroke, Stroke Arm Exercises, Stroke Treatment
Post stroke shoulder retraining often includes moving the arm bone. Unfortunately, many movement retraining programs fail to address the shoulder blade (flat bone on the back of the shoulder and the thoracic spine. Moving the humerus requires proper movement of the...
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