After Stroke: 3 Exercises for a Weak Leg. (Strengthening of Leg)

Famous Physical Therapist's Brad Heineck and Bob Schrupp present three exercises that they have found to be useful in strengthening a weak leg after a patient has had a stroke.
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[@koussiksinha7952]

Please do a video with a stroke patient..Patient dont find it easy to do these drills

[@anthonyalfredyorke1621]

Thanks for the advice and a very useful video, I had a " MILD !!! " stroke a month ago, I've been practicing Guitar & going on little walks , gradually doing more & more each day. I can tell you there's a light at the end of the tunnel ( PHYSICALLY) , to be honest, it's the emotional side that I've found the hardest to deal with. But I'm sure there's videos online that will give advice on coping mechanisms that are probably useful. I think it's a long road, so don't despair " easy to say, I was crying half an hour ago" so don't beat yourself up, keep trying & have a wonderful Christmas and a brilliant New year & remember thank God we're alive. PEACE AND LOVE TO EVERYONE ❤❤.

[@poojahm120]

Above shared very useful indeed, in my case if I weight on my left leg ( I do face the chance of buckling) please do advise. Thank you so much

[@lucybausa7637]

Im a stroke patient 51 y/o thank u for sharing ur ideas godbless u guys.

[@prateekkatiyar9532]

How you are doing currently

[@aliciacaldera3175]

I’m a male 60 yrs ,and I was paralyzed for 1 1/5 yrs from neck down from guillaen barre syndrome after5yrs i can now walk with an elbow walker dashway brand it’s the best very strong n stable the way I got my hips strong was with Kafo braces and had somebody build me 40 foot long parallel bars built for my wrist height.After 2yrs now I only use Afos with the dashaway walker and I walk as much as I can with my knees bent trust me urs hips will get very strong,and if u use an underwater treadmill n walk with knees bend ull get knees and hips strong costly though not covered by insurance it’s like 60$ for half hr.Advice don’t give up,if theirs a will theirs a way.

[@samkitty5894]

How did you recover from GBS? Any medications or just wait and see?

[@losowitherspoon6163]

Thank you for sharing your experience you've really have inspired me to get any help that will help me to regain complete movement on my left side of my body

[@trevorjohnpatrickwalker]

I use elbow walker too

[@jupiterlove76]

I think every case is different. Some recover faster than others. There are many youtube videos with peoples success stories

[@auraveenley.8743]

Cute x doctors 😍 💕 💖. 🎉😮

[@bethwolf784]

Thank you for posting your valuable videos online. My father in law recently had a stroke, and lives in an area of Canada where physiotherapists are not easily accessible. Your videos have helped us begin to improve his functional movement and mobility to improve his independence. Thank you for your willingness to share your knowledge. It has been a great asset.

[@AlanTheFellow]

Awesome video, wrote a little abstract and I'll sure hoped that i got it right. *3 Exercises* 1. 2:20 Functional "Sit and Stand" 2. 4:05 "Adjusted" Squad 3. 5:08 Lunge Some Hints: -Put the focus / weight on the weak or affected leg. Feel free to mark it. -Exercises from easy to more advanced.(supreme discipline would be number 3, the lunge) -10 Repetitions -Posture. Feel free to train infront of a mirror.

[@nicklengyel6710]

My mom had a stroke she just can't seem to walk well , watching your videos is very helpful on learning what she should do and what not to do

[@harrisn3693]

Is she fine now?

[@lisawarren4998]

So happy I found this. My mom had a stroke 5 years ago and lost quite a bit of mobility in her neck. In the last 6 months she has made tremendous progress in her recovery and has started speaking and walking better than ever. We are trying to help her and stimulate her all we can. I think her nurse can modify these exercises for balance and strength. My question is can anything be done to help her regain mobility in her neck? It seems frozen. Thanks again for doing this work. It is so helpful and appreciated.

[@raulcasco3446]

Thank you si much for your videos, I had a stroke last year and I'm doing better now , just some problems lifting my left foot, but I'm encouraged with your videos and today I started to do many exercises, to get my left leg strong, I can walk without a can o Walker but I know it need ti get more strong, thank you guys for all your help. God bless you both.

[@davidnutt9815]

😊L

[@denverlameyer]

I have the same problem had my stroke precisely a year ago i can walk without a cane but sometimes my left leg just start to shake uncontrollably i cant seem to lift my foot high enough off the ground.I still have a bit of a limp how can i learn to walk as normal as possible

[@conniegrant939]

thank you. had a stroke with minor weakness in left leg. I can walk but slowed down and careful. I have begun to put your instructions in practice.

[@jonkline709]

This was a very useful help 69 had stroke Feb this year on right side doing ok K no balance with leg no strength in arm slurred speech

[@houndsmanone4563]

Thanks. I had stroke June 2020. I still have a lazy left leg and a lazy left shoulder. I've been going to therapy and your exercise is a part of my daily routine. Thanks. Have a fine week and happy New Years. 👍🏽🙂

[@kuinasgf]

How's it going now?

[@houndsmanone4563]

@@kuinasgf Not as bad. I still have lazy left leg and let arm but I work the left eg and arm harder to get stronger. The left arm hurts more since the has been muscle tear. Thanks for asking calebxstrangerthings🥰. Have a fine week. 👍🏽🙂

[@aryanaly6345]

I have the same issue is this useful for stroke patient

[@houndsmanone4563]

Yes, absolutely. It's been 3.5 years since my stroke and I still do similar leg strengthening exercises. What you don't do to strengthen your weak leg will ultimately place more stress on your stronger leg and that can make the stronger leg have issues. Just just don't stop. I was 68 when I had my stroke and I'm now 71-ish and I still do various exercises to strengthen the weak leg. It may sound like a long time but when it comes to healing, it's not long at all. Bet to you. @@aryanaly6345

[@ernesttravis4321]

I’m 20 yrs old an I’m ready to over come this hard battle Ihad a blood clot travel to my brain it caused my brain to swell I need some great tools I can use to better this whole

[@aishaevans3605]

OMG, you’re just a baby 🥺. I’m sorry you had this happen to you so young. I had my stroke at 33 and the doctors said I was young 😳!

[@brendalaugier5410]

I love this, I have a spinal cord injury that is very similar to a stroke. I find only way to get better is to do your exercises at home. Thank you so much!!

[@precilaalmiidacarumbacaili457]

Spinaĺ ìnjurý exercise

[@ryancrandall6124]

Good stuff guys! I work in your industry (and fitness as well with seniors/post rehab) and this info is spot on.

[@BobandBrad]

Much appreciated!

[@christinerizzotti6585]

I cannot use my left arm as well as left leg, so I cannot hold on to things with my extremely spastic hand and fingers. My affect hand’s index finger is permanently bent , like a”trigger “ finger. Whow can I get my hand and fingers flat and straight so I can do my push ups more productively p,ease?

[@joycehernma3541]

Herbal medicine is the best to treat our body system naturally Hi I’ve been living with stroke 😭 for more than 5years now but I got rid of it naturally after using dr Omo herbal medicine it help me fight stroke naturally his channel youtube.com/@dromocure

[@gavinfield1949]

Thanks bob and Brad, wrong sit to stands of mine out yours in sweet as guys good job. 67 years old 15 years post stroke

[@iqraaaliya1230]

can you please do a Video especially for weak hips post stroke, my dad is unable to do sit to stand ,also transfer for obese patient? I'll be very grateful for your help.

[@rakeshkaushik6558]

Nice video

[@renzolim6868]

You guys are awesome. Thank you fo this video. My dad is still recovering.

[@sheana2005]

Hi, I have been bedridden for a long time due to Chronic Fatigue. Can you do a video or recommend a set of exercises that will help me get some muscle tone, strength and cardo fitness? It has to be very gradual. Thanks.

[@KAYSWORLD365]

Thank you men for your time and wisdom

[@littlebitsify]

I had a stroke 8 months ago and my left leg is still not straight yet what can I do to fix this please and thank you

[@20891]

Use your brain

[@levonmidea6862]

Hello please my baby 1and half he got a weak his leg after high fever of tonsillitis and cant walk but now gradually can walk but he cant keep his balance when he walk and fail when try to run what shall i do for him please please

[@angelabowman343]

Can you guys please answer the questions on here? There are a lot of good ones in the comments that you guys didn’t reply to

[@user-gw3ln3pd8d]

God bless you,be strong,have Happy New Year and may all your dreams come true!

[@lynnmorrison]

I am in my 3rd year stroke. My weakness is on the left. I use a platform walker, and now graduating to a Hemi Walker. I am doing much better since the change.

[@BobandBrad]

Great to hear it, thanks for watching

[@sunitashrivastava7904]

Please send the excercise for finger movement after stroke.

[@josephangelosy7958]

2 months after stroke i can now walk slowly but leg is still weak. Myhand and arms arent back to normal ywt Gos help me please

[@devalsingh1779]

Good guidence really i agree very well

[@mariettacayaban5856]

I am so happy see this, how about a video of both right arm and right foot wesk part?

[@AL-xv5kr]

Thank you for sharing!

[@karenborden1620]

Thank you!!

[@hayatihidop8053]

Very thoughtful video. I just experiencing stroke and still recovering. But great video

[@doodbool3719]

Hayati Hidop hope you're all well now

[@kennethsee6262]

Exierienced massive stroke 5 years ago not recovered yet none of these exorcize are consistent with the therapy at the VA center these guys just want advertising money from KZbin they suck.

[@deadbeatproz]

I bet you're rocking an rolling now I w is I was 4 years down the road

[@deadbeatproz]

You guys are great and very informative I just subbed

[@livelifewithme1213]

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[@scottishwoman8237]

After my stroke 3 years ago my right side has got weaker I walk real slowwith a 3 wheel walker I still get pins n needle on my right foot when walking. I'm always exhausted. Getting up from my chair is hard my back so much pain at the bottom of my back. I get up real slow to stand up straight 😂.. I just clock watch for painkillers now. Exciting life I have now. 🤣

[@JohnCooper-dk6jm]

Done all this and still fill like jelly when I get up 😮 im not the same realizing this is the hardest thing I've ever had to fight, a stroke you had to fight to get we're you are by not giving up the fight to live on could not move but my brain was not mine 😔 went crazy and done stupid stuff but i had a stroke didn't no what I was doing still don't, but never give up

[@nathapasha5592]

This was also surprisingly entertaining.

[@TheHamsterMaster]

I love your videos, always giving me plenty of ideas to use with my patients. You guys rock!

[@rohittanwar5181]

Right leg of my father is decreased 2 inches bcoz of stroke will you pllz help me how to increase size of leg

[@deondewit3175]

so its ok to have my strong foot going onto the toes while holding onto something when going down doing the lunges? can't do it like that I can only manage a swinging motion but I will keep at it its making me feel very good, thank you very much guys.

[@GenuinlyTransformed]

My leg and foot have nerve damage from a herniated disk (surgery 5 yrs ago, full feeling didn't return) anyways.... can weakness from nerve damage be strengthened?? Its not too, too bad... most don't notice that one foot "lags" a bit....but I feel it, and when I am tired or not wearing shoes I limp a little. I sorta of just make myself walk without limping..well more of a waddle...which is even worse. No Dr has recommended PT for it...they just shake their heads and say ..."Thats too bad" . Anyhoo...Thanks for the videos, been watching them a bunch for my back, and knees. Very helpful.

[@nextgen1]

What do you do if you had a bilateral patella rupture. Both of my legs are weak. I’m learning how to stand again with lots of help. But my PT has told me do not try and stand at home. Because of my difficulty standing.

[@vanessasgram8]

The sound in this video is full of ECHOES and hard to understand. ALSO suddenly my video has Japanese captions! Great advice. Love these two men and thankful for the pain I no longer have thanks to their advice!

[@aramayicart27]

Thank you!

[@BobandBrad]

You are very welcome!

[@donnaattig8479]

Yes, I have the same problem no left arm for the walker or parallel bars

[@ENAIRAMA1]

Love your videos y apply most of the principles that you demonstrate here for functionality. I have noticed that deep squats have improve my knees. Of course with proper alignment of knees and so on.

[@sabitashil7242]

What if someone has scoliosis and the hip and thier pelvic bone on the left has sucked inwards, making standing up straight very difficult and thus upper part of the body leaning forward and the back pointing out backwards also have had stroke and the left side is weak?

[@beeh9998]

i had stroke in 2010 but know i can't not used my arm and hand at all can you tell what sould i do so i can lif my hand and arm please thanks

[@sourathfarooq8165]

Are you providing any online course regarding physical therapy??? On any topic???

[@WillDejongh]

I had a massive stroke almost 3 yre ago. At first I was in rehab place but insurance quit me after a couple of months so they left me to rot, then the place gave a lot of people food poisoning one day and I threw up so much, I didn't know that a person could vomit like that it just kept going I lost 30 pounds I got my one daughter to get me outta there but she has a lazy doesn't want to work husband and they kept me in a room for over a year, I had to get outta there, so I pleaded with my one older sister to come get me, now I am getting up and practicing standing the stroke affected not only my left side but my speech was taken can get out some words but not talk, I have a lifeglider it's kinda of a walker but a seatbelt across the front and a seat and I stand opposite of a regular walker learning only now to walk. I have two floor cycles a side to side one and a regular one what I'm saying is if you are determined enough and willing to work at it you can come back from it. The rest of my family abandoned me from the start but I have never given up

[@tinkunalwa493]

Whatabout left hand it's also week. How to hold that crunch

[@bevyh1]

Quit messing with me Brad!!! I'm used to your same tie and I'm so distracted I can't pay attention now. You get a thumbs up anyway, cause I love real doctors that actually care about the art of healing. Keep those wonderful videos coming. WE NEED YOU TWO AS OUR POOR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IS GOING DOWN THE TUBES !!!

[@bevyh1]

The same tie was a cool trade mark. It was really strange when you changed the tie, it made the bright blue shirt stand out more. It's all good, including the quotes at the beginning. I'm filling my playlist with you guys. I appreciate all the back protecting info and hip strengthening exercises. You guys are the best.Thank you for taking the time to do great videos.

[@user-ml1rk4il7e]

Not cccertain abooout the pooints made but ,if aanyone else is searching for hip flexor pain exeeeercises try twitter.com/faaf55b78afce7c8c/status/822776762270498816

[@Slimaz91]

I'm

[@ranjalitripathi9252]

What we do when pateint weight is 105kg.

[@wayneross-kent8534]

Make it look so easy

[@Cognitiveleaper]

Thank you........... for these videos.

[@Rajankumar-jj5hf]

thankyou sir........

[@amuthaselvi6096]

Calcination form in hip joint so high pain in hip joint.i can't walk so which excercise i will take or any other solution to release hip pain.

[@kaarenremley7585]

Taoist tai chi helps with leg strength. I'm only using my cane in ice and snow now that I've been doing tai chi

[@mouse122809]

Just workout basics then. Makes sense to put more weight-bearing exercise on the weakest body part. You have to build it back up again. So pretty much do three or four sets of 8 to 12 reps

[@soyabean-of9wz]

Will certain food, massage etc. helps on making the weak leg stronger?

[@abdulrhmanalbabili4855]

thank you so much for yr videos. it really helped my mom who is in this situation. She's also having problems with gases (since shes not walking yet), is there any practice to help her get rid of gasses? thanks a lot

[@sendlocation8476]

When can one bend the ankle and wriggle toes after stroke yet alone walk? Any tips and anything to help better recovery? 😢

[@patriciadunnett8455]

I had a massive stroke 30th January 2023 first 3 weeks I was completely paralized on left side I was in hospital 7 weeks 2 weeks before I was discharged I could walk with a walker but I started to have sevre pain in my left side bottom bone. I could not sit it felt like I had a big orange of pain around the bottom bone. Nothing was done about it in hospital. After hospital my gp could see how much pain I was in referred me to a pysio and this pysio didn't do anything on first visit he requested all my ct scans & ultrasound scan of my bottom bone. 2nd visit with pusio he said he understands what is wrong I also have a misaligned pelvis which came from birth . Pysio massaged the tight muscles in bottom bone then he did a few stretches with left leg, I'm left with goldfish syndrome my memory is very bad now so I carnt remember everything he did but I remember he lifted my left leg up to he's shoulder & pulled from very bottom of my leg by the end he would stand me up and I was straight on both sides left & right . I straight away could walk without limping I seen this pysio for 6 weeks by then I was walking as normal as everyone else , if I had to I think I could have ran and pain in my bottom bone was cut in more than half. My pysio then told me he was leaving & moving north to Gold Coast area in Australia so I started to see another pysio at the same clinic , she didn't do what my first pysio did & she hurt me badly not only was bottom bone pain back but my toes went numb no feeling in them so I went to another pysio that hurt me again & after half of my foot was numb no feeling . The pain is so horrific & I had trouble finding a pysio that specialises in after stroke pain she hadn't hurt me & studied all my scans she gave me very light excersises but I cannot do the excersises causing more pain I've been in absolute horrific pain every day I cannot sit carnt stand for long and I've been in this pain for nearly 12 months now & I feel like the first pysio was the only one that was helping me & understood what was wrong I feel like the others are just guessing at what's wrong & hurting me more. Pain killers aren't helping I'm finally on a pain killer that works a bit better than the others they tried me on but the dose is not high enough seeing my gp about that tomorrow. But I carnt do another 12 months living with this pain. I'm not having any life at all I've pushed family away cause I don't think they understand I carnt cope with visitors as I'm not even coping with myself can you help or give me any excersises to help me please

[@jenniedesoto1323]

More videos please for those who are hemiplegic post stroke please

[@carminadelarea7535]

What if there is no movement on Right lower leg....How can we teach them to stand and wAlk? Can you help us or teach us...Thankx for this video.

[@bhumicabodh5800]

Sir ..i had my synovectomy in right knee in dec but now as i am walking and excersing my left leg which was okay has started getting stiff and achy at hips and thigh . Also ankles get a little swollen is that normal. I am still strengthening my right leg

[@syedairtiqa1360]

I can't walk in balnce after THR wich exercise is best for me plz guide me ??i am 26 year

[@tombradley2562]

Hey guys, great vids! I’m a PTA working with a stroke patient who isn’t firing the R iliopsosas and subsequently tries to lift leg solely with rectus femoris. What can I do to get the pt to fire the IP?

[@DfromBoston]

another great video guys! should these exercises be performed every day or have a rest day in between?

[@LUCKYB.]

Yeah use your stroke arm it dont worke.

[@Shadowera7]

this help me in physical therapy I wanna build back up my lower calf muscle

[@Hanakok]

Thanks 👍 greetings from Ukraine.

[@josephineagaon4273]

Hello sir, can you help me about my knee , i cannot step up the stair and cannot run anymore what exercise could do ,please help ,Thank you☺️

[@ceeduncan5715]

You are fantastic! Love your humor and knowledge!

[@TheAce232008]

you guys are great

[@johnsells5341]

Im dealing with a stroke at age 28 im doing 2 sets of 90 pound leg press squats ndi do 2 set's of 50 squat machine squat one leg squats witj my bad leg bit the tone is so bad in my leg in arm that it makes every thing so hard to do like when i walk my leg hyper extends very bad nd my hand nd arm stays tigjt i have to stretch it out on the hr onone stop nd when i walk my tors bald up so tight i walk on top of then nd my ankle want turn over nd lay flat i have a lul movment in it to wher i cn pump ir up nd down slowly nothing strong just rrally light ..nd its just the first yr of my stroke how do i brat this tone if it wadnt for that i know id b bck to my self but the tone is so anoying nd pain fulf it makes this strome so hard nd stress ful nd sem like its nver going aezy.

[@carlakennedy9067]

I am 45 years old with mild cerebral palsy on my left side. I also broke my left knee cap 11 years ago. The older I get I feel like my weakness is more pronounced and my balance is not what it used to ( I get very nervous climbing up bleachers) I think these exercises should help. My mobility is not an issue. Any ideas to help me gain balance and strength? I can climb stairs but have trouble stepping up on anything higher than 6inches. I feel too young to act this old.

[@mrstevek118]

How am I going to hold onto a walker if only one hand and arm is working. I tried holding onto it with one hand. It flipped over

[@StephanieWatts-xn8iy]

Show more videos

[@annetoribio]

thank you so much!!!

[@l.jdowney8198]

How often should he do these exercises 😇🙏❤️

[@drockthebrainstemstrokesur9085]

Very informative

[@shannonmariefogarty2640]

I never had a stroke thankfully but I have had dvt would these exercises be good for the scar tissues from getting rid of blood clots from surgery?

[@loreleimonsanto400]

Need help. Mother had a stroke in the VI and they are telling me she is stable and will only provide therapy 3 times a week. What do you suggest?

[@TLHP]

great videos!!! we always watch your videos!

[@july71961]

Jen Cen

[@kaarenremley7585]

I have a question. The left side of my left foot is struggling to normalize as I seem to pull towards my right leg . What would you suggest to fix that issue. You just showed a toryu which you do during tai chi.

[@anneartetabriones2042]

Nice!

[@marymc4044]

I've been going to an exercise class for older people but it's too generalised to do anything for my weak left leg. Thank you so much for these exercises which I'm confident will help. BTW what do you think of the visual imagining technique used by injured athletes? D'you reckon it would help in stroke recovery?

[@kennethsee6262]

These guys are too generalized don't really use one hand as a hemipaligic has to deal with they suck

[@kennethsee6262]

One of them pooped their selves

[@maverick211211]

Very helpful video. I used this and now can walk and run and play tennis. But I cannot dash, so anytime a drop shot comes I cannot reach. Any tips for how to get that.

[@morshedalam1133]

Would you have any physiotherapist video regarding optic nerve atrophy

[@leeseonhee1450]

Hello. I'm PT at South Korea. You're using the belt stand-up exercise for weakenss side weight transfer/balance. There is question in that point, I wondering how can i holding belt?waitng for your the respond and it's great veido. :)

[@johnjohnson1313]

Is practicing walking more useful than building leg muscle?

[@trdrockwarrior_sport4432]

come on guys you should know better than that you are demonstrating a stroke exercise and you put the tape around the weak leg but you use both arms to stand up you should of used one arm to stand up i'm a major stroke victim my stroke took my left side when a person is normal they cant help using both limbs its natural. i notiiced right away when you started to stand up you used both arms.it's been 10 years since i had a stroke i was 39.

[@tylerhart522]

Would this work after chemotherapy I've had it for the last 8 months and I can't run,jog or jump anymore after laying in a hospital bed for a long time? If not what should I do?

[@azeemalishah3187]

What are your suggested exercises for completely paralyzed leg and hand. answer please.

[@TheStarwberry08]

Had a stoke 4 years ago i have made no progrrss cant use left dide what fo u suggeat the foctors have given up

[@sunnybhogekar9200]

Sir please make a video about kafos for paraplegia

[@mfdonkey2952]

[@theanklebully7471]

Would these work for a person who has weakness on one side due to MS?

[@prashanthsripathi4308]

My left leg is so week wt to do

[@James-nb5ur]

Yes I have no movement at all on left leg or arm so need extra direction thanks

[@joycehernma3541]

Herbal medicine is the best to treat our body system naturally Hi I’ve been living with stroke 😭 for more than 5years now but I got rid of it naturally after using dr Omo herbal medicine it help me fight stroke naturally his channel youtube.com/@dromocure

[@Drewdownkali]

I was taught not to use a standard Walker with a cva patient. only a hemi. when is this ok?

[@mrstevek118]

what if I don't have a helper or a walker. I can't really put weight on my weak leg because I will fall.

[@mrstevek118]

I agree. that's what I've been searching for. I need to get my weak leg stronger so I don't fall. What about. one legged squats?While holding onto the kitchen counter.

[@N0uf92]

steve kierstead start first with bed exercise , do not jump to the advance ones , try to make your leg stronger first while your sitting or laying down , then start with standing exercise . great Video thank u guys .

[@mrstevek118]

Nouf H . that's what I'm working on now thanks