It is spasticity, NOT foot drop
Is it really foot drop (also called drop foot)? If you have an upper motor neuron lesion (damage to your brain or spinal cord), drop foot may NOT be the best term to describe your symptoms. Yes, your foot points down and you can’t dorsiflex (lift the foot up) your...
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
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
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...Board-Certified
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“Tara is awesome! She has helped my Mother stand & walk with assistance after having a major stroke last year. She is the most dedicated person in her profession. She is determined to see that her patients achieve the most they can & continue to strive to meet their goals. She has never given up hope for Mom & we don’t know what we would have done if we had not been introduced to her. Thank you so much Tara for your continued enthusiasm & support!”
“As a fellow physical therapist, I have the utmost respect for Tara and her professional skills with all types of neurological patients. She is very knowledgeable, thorough and is an advocate for her patients. I have seen patients make amazing improvements while under Tara’s care. Her treatment plans are uniquely tailored to each patient’s needs. Tara’s priority is working with patients to reach their highest level of independence to enhance their quality of life. I recommend her highly!”
“Ms. Tobias has encouraged me to overcome my self imposed limitations on my spinal chord injury, I have renewed confidence in my abilities. We worked hard, make no mistake. She took on my mission, I am beyond satisfied. After carefully planning each of my sessions, we worked at something new each and every time.”
“As a physical therapist, I have complete respect for Tara’s knowledge, skills and dedication in assessing and treating neurological patients. She is excellent and I highly recommend her!”