by Tara Tobias | Nov 14, 2019 | Stroke
Core weakness can significantly impact walking after a stroke. And that being said, core strengthening is one of the most neglected “muscle groups” in a stroke recovery program. Needless to say, a core strengthening or core stabilization exercise routine...
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 | Jul 18, 2018 | Stroke
A stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability. Neuroplasticity (the brains ability to reorganize) is the foundation of regaining movement, and ultimately independence. This requires repetitive practice, of the correct movements, performed in the right...
by Tara Tobias | May 19, 2018 | Stroke
The CDC reports someone in the US suffers a stroke every 40 seconds and is the leading cause of long term disability. A stroke can occur anywhere in the brain causing a variety of problems with vision, cognition (thinking), speaking, mobility, and memory. Hence, the...