by Tara Tobias | Nov 24, 2021 | Stroke
https://youtu.be/bynfAyJNM_8 A Pontine Stroke is commonly referred to as a pontine CVA or pontine cerebrovascular accident. It is an ischemic stroke that affects a region in the brain stem known as the pons. Not sure why this is important? The pons communicates...
by Tara Tobias | Nov 11, 2021 | Mental strategies, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Stroke Treatment
https://youtu.be/iLo0j4aC44I Do you feel like you have plateaued? What I mean is, has your arm and leg movement recovery slowed to a crawl? Or maybe progress has stopped altogether? The common belief is that someone loses the ability to move because that part...
by Tara Tobias | Nov 7, 2021 | Mental strategies, Stroke
I have good news and bad news. The good news is you have tons of potential for regaining more of your mobility back. The bad news is, some of you will never get there. The reality is, that some of you have gotten as far as you will ever get. And it has nothing to do...
by Tara Tobias | Jul 18, 2021 | Caregiver Resources, Stroke
Do you ever feel so tired, you don’t even want to get out of bed? If so, you wouldn’t be alone. There is a really good reason for this. Fatigue is an extremely common problem after a hospitalization. And sometimes, it has nothing to do with the reason...
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 13, 2021 | Multiple Sclerosis, Spasticity, Stroke, Stroke Leg Exercises, Stroke Treatment
Can’t lift a stiff leg? This is a pretty common problem that has a few different root causes. Knowing the root cause is the best way to identify the best exercises. What can make it difficult to lift a stiff leg? Weakness Weakness in the muscles that flex the...
