Thank you SO MUCH for your videos. I spent the last 3 months working on how to correct a drop foot.....nothing worked! When I finally realized (with the help of your videos ) that the problem was spasticity I made amazing progress in only a few days. I am finally confident that I will walk normally again. Thanks again!
I did the spasticity exercises and got my leg and back unlocked, I thought that I would just walk straight again by just walking, I was very wrong. I was okay for a few days but I caught myself walking the same way, so I had to come back to the channel. Now my hip is getting stronger from the yoga block exercises... thank you again.. you are a blessing..
I am so glad to read the videos are helping! Keep at it. Repetitions is the name of the game. The more repetitions, the more "automatic" it will become and the less you will have to think about it. Good that you caught yourself and came back to the "fundamentals". This is what it will take :) This video might help you understand the "learning process": ruclips.net/video/HIrSWm70MBo/видео.html
My first time watching. I am a young physio. I am speechless...wow!! I've seen many videos,but this is the first one I feel spoke to me. I will definitely use these in my rehab. I just love helping CVA patients and this will enable me to up my ways/rehab. Thank you so much. And gait re-education is bit of a challenge with some patients especially the ones with hypertonicity. Trying to get them to Weight shift even more challenging...but now I look at it differently.
🌸💜🌸 Dear Dr. Tara thanks again for a great video. The kneeling and the sit-to-stand from a low position are not so much my cup of tea, having ruined the knees with years of Tennis before the stroke 😂😂🤣🤣 But you are super right with the diagonal cross-exercises and I also do lots of Yoga block stepping/tapping in front of the TV on evenings. You have a great previous video with Yoga block exercises, I still love that. My core current daily program since November is to do 3 sets (morning/lunch/evening) of 10 squads, 10 knee lifts, 10 leg backlifts and then nicely stretch with lunges. That totally eliminated 100% leg spastics (through the lunges stretch) and heals the heavy leg syndrome (through the knee lifts), leading to much improved walking. Your Yoga block exercises additionally help in coordination and balance improvement. So have a super summer day, Nina. 🌺💞🌺
Hi Nina!! Yes, if you have bad knees definitely skip this one. :) I love your routine and I am so glad you shared it so that others might be able to add some of your exercises. 😊
It is pretty much your mantra: repetition repetition repetition 😀😀😀 ps: getting rid of leg spastics through lunges works only if the spastic leg is straight and foot/leg goes in 45 degree angle after lots of stretching OVER MONTHS. That requires a flexible Achilles string and lots of repetition. In the beginning the ankle hurt, got thick in the back and had to be cooled and lifted on the sofa. But with tiny tiny improvements everyday the angle becomes smaller and it stretches out and the spastics just go away.
I added an extra challenge to this exercise by stepping over one yoga block first, and then a second block, followed by a third, and fourth block etc. It is a fun activity.
Hi Marietta, I just completed a series onthis. Go to the main channel page and click on the videos tab at the top. You will see the videos in order from easy to hard. I hope that helps.
First of all Thanks a lot for uploading such a helpful video. My question is that my Knee goes into hyper extension so can i do these exercises using AFO on or using knee brace so that my knee will prevent from going in to hyperextension.
Dra. Tobias, can I have the healing? I am 7 years post stroke, can't walk & speak normally. I can't use my right affected hand in writing & holding spoon in eating. Can you suggest po, Dr. Tobias, exercises to use normally my speech, walking & right hand ? I am your avid listener daily. I always fall down, when I'm walking w/o cane or anybody holding me.
Dear Tara I am following your walking progression videos and find the tall kneeling very helpful. I have an issue which means that every time I lift my unnafected leg to step through my hip pops out to the same side. Can you suggest what I could try to eliminate this please. Thanks. Neil( England)
How about straighten the knee. I got sickle cell was given four steroid shot,very bad for ,add. It ate up my bones and know my knee will not straighten, even after one knee replacement and Both hips.any tips my doc say keep working out, the PT says indeed will not ever straighten. Tips help
Hi dr.tara tobias.. im 6 month now .am i said that im doing good and really thankful that i find ur chanel for the stroke patiend since then it a more improvment in movment ..but i feel blowted my stomack why is it happen is this normal for the stoke person . That my question.thank u.
For kneeling, I strongly recommend investing in a mat. Here is a link: amzn.to/3lugsr4; I also strongly recommend a folding mat table. They are invaluable for stroke recovery. Here is a video where I talk about this: ruclips.net/video/hGRSPFtQTDs/видео.html
Due to my left leg hyper extension I have many walking difficulties A botox meditation in parallel with these specific exercises could help me more??? Thanks
Thanks for watching! That is an excellent question. I have a series on knee hyperextension. As I say in the video, the goal is to restore normal movement so generally speaking, you do not want "abnormal movements when doing these.
That is a very common problem. There series is better at addressing that specific issue: ruclips.net/video/yKEv2YKl338/видео.html; ruclips.net/video/M5EwJHukiqg/видео.html
Thank you SO MUCH for your videos. I spent the last 3 months working on how to correct a drop foot.....nothing worked! When I finally realized (with the help of your videos ) that the problem was spasticity I made amazing progress in only a few days. I am finally confident that I will walk normally again. Thanks again!
Thank you for watching and for sharing your experience!! I am so glad you are now on the right track :)
I did the spasticity exercises and got my leg and back unlocked, I thought that I would just walk straight again by just walking, I was very wrong. I was okay for a few days but I caught myself walking the same way, so I had to come back to the channel. Now my hip is getting stronger from the yoga block exercises... thank you again.. you are a blessing..
I am so glad to read the videos are helping! Keep at it. Repetitions is the name of the game. The more repetitions, the more "automatic" it will become and the less you will have to think about it. Good that you caught yourself and came back to the "fundamentals". This is what it will take :) This video might help you understand the "learning process": ruclips.net/video/HIrSWm70MBo/видео.html
I love the way breakdown these movements. i'v been dealing for over 5 yrs. This gives me hope.
Dear Dr,
All of these video really help me a lot. Thank you
I love the stair exercise. In fact they're all great. Just what I needed thank you.
Hi Lynne! Thank you for watching! I am so glad you like the exercises. 😊
You are a blessing!!!
Thank you for sharing with us your knowledge!!!
I love your channel. Fantastic work 👌🏻
Hear hear well said! :)
My first time watching. I am a young physio. I am speechless...wow!! I've seen many videos,but this is the first one I feel spoke to me. I will definitely use these in my rehab. I just love helping CVA patients and this will enable me to up my ways/rehab. Thank you so much.
And gait re-education is bit of a challenge with some patients especially the ones with hypertonicity. Trying to get them to Weight shift even more challenging...but now I look at it differently.
🌸💜🌸 Dear Dr. Tara thanks again for a great video. The kneeling and the sit-to-stand from a low position are not so much my cup of tea, having ruined the knees with years of Tennis before the stroke 😂😂🤣🤣 But you are super right with the diagonal cross-exercises and I also do lots of Yoga block stepping/tapping in front of the TV on evenings. You have a great previous video with Yoga block exercises, I still love that.
My core current daily program since November is to do 3 sets (morning/lunch/evening) of 10 squads, 10 knee lifts, 10 leg backlifts and then nicely stretch with lunges. That totally eliminated 100% leg spastics (through the lunges stretch) and heals the heavy leg syndrome (through the knee lifts), leading to much improved walking.
Your Yoga block exercises additionally help in coordination and balance improvement.
So have a super summer day, Nina. 🌺💞🌺
Hi Nina!! Yes, if you have bad knees definitely skip this one. :) I love your routine and I am so glad you shared it so that others might be able to add some of your exercises. 😊
It is pretty much your mantra: repetition repetition repetition 😀😀😀 ps: getting rid of leg spastics through lunges works only if the spastic leg is straight and foot/leg goes in 45 degree angle after lots of stretching OVER MONTHS. That requires a flexible Achilles string and lots of repetition. In the beginning the ankle hurt, got thick in the back and had to be cooled and lifted on the sofa. But with tiny tiny improvements everyday the angle becomes smaller and it stretches out and the spastics just go away.
Great video for early stage of recovery.
Looking forward to the next one. Still following your advice but nice to see where I'm headed.
Thanks for watching! Keep working on the 1%. :)
well done, i love that you are doing theses videos. you explain the disassociation factor. good job!
Thanks for watching Oscar!! I am so glad they are helping you :)
Would you do a series for wrist movement and then one for fingers. REALLY need this. Thanks!
You are a gift to us. Thanks.
Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words. I hope the videos are helping you in your rehab journey
I added an extra challenge to this exercise by stepping over one yoga block first, and then a second block, followed by a third, and fourth block etc. It is a fun activity.
Thank you so much for ur video now i need to trenslate for a patient who doesnt understand English n cant afford a professional qualified physio
Thankyou for your help ♥️
Can you please do a video on straightening the back muscles.Thank you
Excellent series! It would be very beneficial if you produced a workout video for us to follow. Keep up the good work !
Thanks Don! I will give that some thought :)
Thank you so much for sharing Dr.
My pleasure :) I hope it helps.
It’s only my left knee I have lost my left side I think it I old sporting injury’s am getting a knee brace made for me
I'm interested in your thoughts on using meditation to improve neurological disorders.
Walking exercises after more than 6 years post stroke po. Please show Balancing with pictures. (right leg is my affected side).
Hi Marietta, I just completed a series onthis. Go to the main channel page and click on the videos tab at the top. You will see the videos in order from easy to hard. I hope that helps.
Great content. Could you please talk about children cerebral palsy. Thanks a lot
lefthemiplegia which treatment is better please suggest me
First of all Thanks a lot for uploading such a helpful video.
My question is that my Knee goes into hyper extension so can i do these exercises using AFO on or using knee brace so that my knee will prevent from going in to hyperextension.
Please do a vedio on ankle & heal strike only
does anyone use a music glove for hand and finger exercise?
Dra. Tobias, can I have the healing? I am 7 years post stroke, can't walk & speak normally. I can't use my right affected hand in writing & holding spoon in eating. Can you suggest po, Dr. Tobias,
exercises to use normally my speech, walking & right hand ?
I am your avid listener daily.
I always fall down, when I'm walking w/o cane or anybody holding me.
Dr. Tobias, I'm 6 years post stroke last July 20, 2020. Can I have a complete healing & full recovery ?
What about padding idea, coz I fall often
Love your channel Dr. Tobias. Will these help when with disassociation? Is it ok if we go to the gym?
Hi Tamara! Thanks for watching and thanks for the question!!
This is a lead up to a better "dissociation" exercise that will be in next weeks video :)
Dear Tara
I am following your walking progression videos and find the tall kneeling very helpful. I have an issue which means that every time I lift my unnafected leg to step through my hip pops out to the same side. Can you suggest what I could try to eliminate this please. Thanks. Neil( England)
How about straighten the knee. I got sickle cell was given four steroid shot,very bad for ,add.
It ate up my bones and know my knee will not straighten, even after one knee replacement and
Both hips.any tips my doc say keep working out, the PT says indeed will not ever straighten. Tips help
Where can I come and visit you doctor?
Hi dr.tara tobias.. im 6 month now .am i said that im doing good and really thankful that i find ur chanel for the stroke patiend since then it a more improvment in movment ..but i feel blowted my stomack why is it happen is this normal for the stoke person . That my question.thank u.
Thanks for watching! Seek medical attention.
Just wondering why it seems like every time I try to move any part of my body my left shoulder hurts
I’m a new subscriber an I’d like to know if it’s better to work out on carpet or on a hard floor?
For kneeling, I strongly recommend investing in a mat. Here is a link: amzn.to/3lugsr4; I also strongly recommend a folding mat table. They are invaluable for stroke recovery. Here is a video where I talk about this: ruclips.net/video/hGRSPFtQTDs/видео.html
Halo doctor im from Indonesia.. my 55 years old dad cant straighten his arm .. always bending.. what to do with it doc? Thank you
How do I find my centert is a way of
Could I use a pillow under my knees, or will that affect the exercise?
Mam I am Indian after stroke my mom have survived with wrist drop problem Plzzz mam make a vdo how to recover wrist drop problems 😞😞
I wish I could figure out where I am in the progression😔
I’ve just had my fourth fall this year. I’m fighting to stay out of a wheelchair.
How soon could a person recovering from a stroke drive?
Due to my left leg hyper extension I have many walking difficulties A botox meditation in parallel with these specific exercises could help me more??? Thanks
yes :)
I had hyper extended knee can I do these . When I try to do my knee extends so could help me to sort this issue
Thanks for watching! That is an excellent question. I have a series on knee hyperextension. As I say in the video, the goal is to restore normal movement so generally speaking, you do not want "abnormal movements when doing these.
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My knee is bending backward
That is a very common problem. There series is better at addressing that specific issue: ruclips.net/video/yKEv2YKl338/видео.html; ruclips.net/video/M5EwJHukiqg/видео.html
Instead of standing up from a step, try toilet seat
Yes, A toilet seat is a good intermediate height between a standard height chair and this low step :)