Core Exercise After a Stroke

Core Exercise After a 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...
Fix a stiff leg after a stroke

Fix a stiff leg after a 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...
Dual-task exercise training after a stroke

Dual-task exercise training after a 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...
8 Truths about Stroke Rehabilitation

8 Truths about Stroke Rehabilitation

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...