by Tara Tobias | Oct 2, 2019 | Balance, blog, Neurologic Conditions, Stroke
Does your leg feel “heavy”? Is it hard for you to lift it off the ground when you are walking? Or worse, does it drag (on the ground) because you are unable to lift it? You are not alone. It is a common “problem” that happens with many...
by Tara Tobias | May 12, 2019 | blog, Stroke
What is a “stiff leg”?A stroke can cause many different leg problems that can make walking difficult. One problem is (what some people refer to as) a “stiff leg”. So, what exactly is a stiff leg? Well, do you ever feel like at the exact moment...
by Tara Tobias | Oct 21, 2018 | Balance, blog
Are you ignoring a balance problem? Falls in older adults are NOT just a “possibility”. Whether you are 65 or 85, more likely than not, you WILL fall. Let that sink in. More importantly, a fall at any age can have catastrophic consequences. 1 out of 4...
by Tara Tobias | May 14, 2018 | blog, Stroke
Leg movement is critical when re-learning how to stand, transfer and walk. Therefore, most stroke survivors are eager to learn the leg exercises that will help the ULTIMATE goal, independence. If YOU are in this group, you may be thinking that you can just go to the...
by Tara Tobias | May 9, 2018 | Parkinsons Disease
Is moving getting more difficult, swallowing food seem exhausting? Or do you feel like maintaining eye contact with someone when having a conversation wears you out? You may be suffering from stooped posture due to parkinson disease. Why is this happening? Because of...