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...
by Tara Tobias | Jul 12, 2021 | Balance, Mental strategies, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Spasticity, Stroke, Stroke Treatment
Fear can be a crazy thing. And in some cases can be the root cause of spasticity. Yup, negative emotions can actually make spasticity worse. And in this case, I am going to lump situational fear and anxiety together. What I mean is that maybe you are walking really...
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 | Caregiver Resources, Mental strategies, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Stroke, Stroke Treatment
So, you have been discharged from therapy. So, what now? For some, this is a positive step in the rehab process. Some will understand right away that this is progress. On the other hand, for others it can bring up all kinds of negative emotions. “Is my therapist...
