Best Walking Exercise for Stroke Rehabilitation

[@teresacollinsporterfield5488]

WOW! I never in a million years thought that this squat exercise could be beneficial to me. I am so thankful that you introduced this concept and I can't wait to get started. Thank you so very much Dr. Tobias. Have a wonderful week.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Great to see you this week Teresa! Can't wait to get an update on how this "mindset shift" has enhanced your squat routine :)

[@BE60IFR]

Whoa! These squatting exercises are HELPING!! Thank you again! I had no clue that squats would be so helpful, but they are (helpful). After 10 minutes of reps, I noticed an improvement. I am going to practice these daily going forward! Thank you so much!

[@billrichardson5993]

I was paralyzed on my right side, you've helped in numerous ways. I just wanted to say Thank You!!

[@tashirose1244]

Thank you for your help in these videos! I'm battling left hemiplegia and the frozen shoulder/moderate spasticity in my hand, knee hypertension, drop foot and muscle atrophy in my calf is difficult to navigate each day and I'm a Lefty 😳 I do notice that the more active I am the more I regain mobility. I do have a ways to go but your videos are encouraging and helpful as many doctors/therapists that I've seen are unfortunately not well versed in these areas. I appreciate your time, expertise, and kindness 💕🌺💯

[@pesto23]

Hey. I'm also a lefty but right drop foot, right knee hyperextension, less calf muscle dev on right, left moderate spasticity n left side stroke survivor.

[@Leon-li3yj]

Ditto

[@torygeorge]

I suffer the same as what you described. Hope you are well. I'm only 5 months into this recovery

[@agirlsinger]

Thank you Tara! I wish I’d had these videos when I came home from my stroke eight years ago! You are so wonderfully detailed I’m sure these videos will benefit a lot of people!!

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Cassie! Thanks for watching and for your feedback :)

[@nolaigmckaigney7135]

u bet dr. t is a life changer. i am 7 years post stroke with hemiplegia and she had been such a wonderful inspiration on my road to recovery & i am progressing the more i tune ineach week /day. she is my hero

[@dogrescuer1321]

Thank you, I'm dealing with ataxia but still try to work out, don't underestimate a good clean diet . People don't understand the fatigue factor that comes with neurological issues.

[@Ax.DaEdge]

💅 Nail Polish is sooo pretty. Thanks for this video.

[@dionmedina7251]

I’ve been doing squats and have seen the benefits. This video re-enforces and now have new tweaks to implement. Thank you.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching Dion! Hope it helps :)

[@mr-pm4rz]

I have found shopping cart racks are excellent aids for stroke therapy. A half hour of leg stretching, walking forward, backward and sideways using the rack as a parallel bar with my good hand is more beneficial than walking with my cane at home. Walking the rack "hands free" with no cane is also much safer than at home, as I have the rack rail right there for support if I falter. Cart racks are usually open at one or both ends, encouraging "hands free" walking as you go from one rail to the other. Handicap ramps have handrails, and stairs nearby for added challenge. Having a tall cold cup of cola in the car is a great refresher after 20 or 30 minutes and leg-stretching exercises on the racks.

[@ivannay4925]

Thank you, dear Dr. Tara. I lost and missed your exercises for a while... and I am sorry about it... They really are very helpful in the rehab after a stroke. Happy that I found them again.

[@shelleycandelario2162]

You've definitely been my best resource over the last year. From wheelchair to walking all over italy and up and down all their stairs. And keeping up with my family when trying to catch a bus or a train. Thank you, Dr. Tobias!

[@lucagian9801]

wonderfull! never i had done more often an exercise, never i had misunderstood an exercise more than tge squat… untill now! thank you so much!

[@piyal0190]

I follow you from Bangladesh!!!

[@rehabhqofficial]

Wow. Great to have you as part of this community! Sending warm wishes to you across the globe :)

[@Courage10.18]

Oh my! Yes!! About a year ago I asked a question about leg rotation, but I didn’t ask correctly so Dr. Tara couldn’t answer definitively. I approached my issues from supination, which I don’t do, but certainly didn’t describe external rotation at the hip. So, toe push off. Maybe I should say toes because I do have single toe (the big toe) push off instead of all five toes, and it’s because of the external rotation of my leg at the hip level. When I “force” my leg to not rotate I hip hike and circumvent so as not to stub my toe and fall. Once again, Dr Tara to my rescue 🛟 Dr. Tara, you have such a fantastic communication style, being able to explain the issue and the knowledge of the road to solution. Truly your superpowers 💖

[@rehabhqofficial]

Great to see you this week Michelle! Also, thank you for sharing how you have addressed this external rotation issue (it is an extremely common movement problem, so I am glad you mentioned this). I hope some of the modifications in this video will help you!

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Love the tip on putting the yoga block between your knees while squatting! Awesome video😊

[@justinrodgers2552]

Thank you! Your explanation is perfect and helped me to understand better.

[@user-yc4fz7vv6u]

I feel that squats are the most useful of the exercises that I was taught in the hospital following my stroke, with the advantage of not causing massive pain in my arthritic non-involved hip. But these are next level with all the detail and I am puffing after about 10 of them where usually I can do 40 at a time no problems. Thanks

[@ezelladams6914]

Ive been working on the technique and excersises, you showed in walking without cain only about a week, and im already taking a few steps, you are awesome

[@markd3300]

I appreciate the finite details Tara. I was not bending my upper body and arms forward. Therefore I would simply be unable to control my decent after a certain point. Much appreciated!

[@rehabhqofficial]

Great to see you this week Mark! Yes, what you are describing is an extremely common problem. I hope these tips help with that!

[@ccd1449]

You are a lifesaver .... Thanks a trillion Doctor

[@rehabhqofficial]

Great to see you this week! I hope you found something useful in this one :)

[@JoseHernandez-mp1nw]

Hello I really like your videos they help me a lot but it would motivate us more if you have a real person who suffered from a stroke it’s easy for us to see how they do the exercises that’s my personal point of view thank you. I hope in your next video you have a patient who has had a stroke 🙏

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching and for your input! I will take this into consideration :)

[@ruthroberts4983]

sORRY dR tARA but you have not ever introduced 'real' stroke people! I get it that you want to ensure correct movement and strokers would be all over the show...but there is more encouragement to be had from seeing 'people like me' Try introducing a range of your clients - each with a bit of a struggle ..rather than someone with a perfect body!

[@darkodarkovic7827]

This exercise is a very tricky tactic to synchronize the muscles of the hip, knee and ankle in a proper rhythm and thus avoid hyperextension. This is exactly what happens to me, it is good at the beginning, but due to the weakness of the affected side, it turns into hyperextension and it only gets worse and fatigue increases. This exercise should teach the brain to use proper proprioception information to maintain proper muscle management rhythm. Thanks, have a nice week.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Great to see you this week Darko and I always love your perspective! Thanks for sharing this :)

[@VictorGarcia-qg8nr]

Muchas gracias por su información y gran ayuda

[@shanali9742]

Extremely good video for stroke patient god bless you

[@Marina-pi4zw]

Thank you very much! Very helpful explanations and exercise. I enjoy very much following your videos!

[@madeleinenavarce8549]

I am challenged by these exercise. Its beena year now since I had my stroke and I still have difficulty to walk back to normal I mean I still lack balance . I hope I can achieve now following these exercises. Thank you so much Dr. My goal is to do these for 3 weeks and ill updaye you of any progress. Thank you do much

[@anjumafshan1297]

I love love love this video. Thank you God bless you 🙏. Am suffering from ischemic brain stroke paralysis .

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching and for sharing your story! I hope this helps!

[@justmarialing]

...and here listening again. Thanks x

[@estelitasalvador4036]

So helpful❤❤❤thank you so much🎉

[@Grace.AlwaysGrace.]

Always a pleasure to log on and have one of your videos pop up ... amazingly timed with what I am focused upon, struggling with. Well versed with “cookie-cutter” exercises from therapy back in the day. These videos offer insight and hope. Thank you, Dr. Tara.

[@ራያራዩማ-ፈ8ዠ]

Thankful that you teaching this exercise!!!!!

[@physio-careptrehabgroup4136]

It's pretty easy to demonstrate things on a normal person. But it's extremely hard for the patients to do Anyways I appreciate your videos really very helpful

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thank you for watching and for sharing your thoughts!

[@kengoay1941]

I believed Stroke patient can achieve that level as Dr Tara demonstrated one day sooner or later if keep practicing daily. I already can do squat from staircase level 1, only the rhythm at the end during sitting on the staircase a bit faster. I believe I Keep practicing will get that rhythm.

[@peterwilliamson2965]

Thank you very much!

[@poojahm120]

Thank you so much for both briefing how to go about the exercise. Looks very helpful mam . Problem in my case is i both imbalance and cannot sit unaided

[@huseinalghazali8148]

Thank you so much

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Husein! Thanks for watching! I hope it is helpful :)

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks for sharing this video, interesting and informative.

[@justmarialing]

Thank you 💫

[@Mochilover268]

Thank you!!

[@mm-yo6es]

Would u please make a video about restoring normal walking or general rehabilitation for small vessel disease patient Thank you so much from egypt

[@TheCorecut]

Thx alot vids are very usefull my experience is weakness is not only case while walking quick responce is the key for movement walking and stairs.

[@susanodeyale2876]

Thanks once again for every video has been helpful. Another question is. Please How can I overcome fear for my leg is now strong but still not steady while walking

[@strokesurvivor2367]

Thank you

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching! I hope it helps!

[@richsadventures1889]

You're Awesome, thank you

[@ramonalautzenheiser9397]

Thank you for the video

[@rizvanaisya5229]

Hi doctor Tara thanks for this video, I'm relearning how to walk after spinal cord herniation. The only problem I'm having is putting weight on my affected leg do I just keep training it. Many thanks😊

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching and for sharing your story! I hope this one helps you in your recovery!

[@TangJoy-js6eg]

I am pastor Ngongtum Chronicle.Thank you for the exercises"I am really imprss.

[@thefamilychannel615]

Thank you mam, 💗 one more if we can't able to make balance .. in tat case how this help..

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching! This should only be done with a licensed physical therapist. Hopefully they can guide. you as to when it is safe for you to perform this on your own :)

[@reynaldocrisostomo7197]

thanks for sharing.🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@rehabhqofficial]

Great to see you this week Reynaldo! I hope it was helpful!

[@poojahm120]

Thank you so much for both explaining and guiding us how to go about the same. Wow , you are amazing.. wanted to say i need support hence I hold the grab bar and do the squats . The other problem i face i tend to buckle too . Please guide me how to overcome the same.

[@susanodeyale2876]

Thanks for your help. My question is what benefit is treadmill for walking improvements

[@shelleycandelario2162]

Thanks for the single leg squat exercise! I've been having trouble figuring out how to strengthen, so I can mount my horse from the ground again.or climb in the back of my truck by stepping up like I used to.. I can feel how some of it is strength and some of it is lack of confidence. I don't trust my body like I used to. Well if I get stronger maybe I will.

[@joannakerr7801]

I find when squatting my knee of the affected leg falls in as opposed to out. So do I still use the strap. Thank you I love these videos

[@tanyabond4671]

Dr. Tara this is so helpful ❣️🙏

[@tanyabond4671]

Thanks so so much ❣️🙏

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Tanya! So glad you found this one helpful :)

[@LolaandElsasMom]

Do you have any videos on neuro physiotherapy for dissociative seizures or PNES after a stroke? My aunt has this and doesn’t believe it’s possible to get better. I need to show her she can. Thanks in advance 🤗

[@legendary8838]

I’ve always loved squats squats and lunges Arely main 2 things in my leg recovery

[@shammaz2274]

Very informative !!!❤️❤️😍😍😍

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching! I hope it was helpful!

[@revdocrandy]

Very helpful video! (I say that every week, I think.) 😊 I’m going to incorporate these squat progressions into my routine. Having done squats since I was in high school, I was accustomed to doing them on my own (I use resistance bands these days). Your explanation of a good squat technique for neuro rehab is very helpful, & especially after the last Live Q&A. Thanks!

[@rehabhqofficial]

Great to see you this week Randy! Glad you found this one helpful. I had time to give our discussion a little more thought and felt like this is a much better solution to the problems that were presented during the live :) Glad you agree. Have a great week!

[@alanaquestelles6110]

Hi Dr Tara Tobias I have alot of tone still in my left leg and left hand after suffering a strike in 2020 June.

[@apinhmi]

I was a powerlifter . Never thought this would help me.

[@nayzawaung2989]

Tha k a lot

[@ezelladams6914]

What I'm experiencing is my affected knee, struggles to bend.

[@MuSicdotOrg]

Hi dear doctor! Such a wonderful channel and great advice that you provide 👍 Please could you give some recommendations for MS? I am struggling with walking: spasticity and lack of control of different groups of muscles and ataxia and balance issues and so on... Thank you very much in advance. Olga Bobrovnikova pianist teacher and author

[@elianahermoine6398]

Hello mam my mother is a stroke patient of about 2 and half months she couldn't balance herself while walking what should i do now?

[@maiabdulah9702]

Thanks Dr Tara for all your videos it's very helpful.. I want to ask if I can do that exercise every day ?

[@jamesrhodes7019]

Love it

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching James! I hope it was helpful!

[@karenlambert4973]

Thank you! how many reps do you recommend?

[@suhadsenan479]

Hi tayra I am an arabic MS patint i wish if u translane ur vedios please coz its so helpful but i dont undestand every thing of ur wards thank u so much

[@LiaS-k2p]

i dont know if i like it yet but ill try

[@usbly]

First View 😊 Thanks for the video..

[@rehabhqofficial]

Always glad to see ya :)

[@nisatristan]

fortunately I often do this in my daily activities, what abnormal movement is when I try to squat down, my involve foot heel automaticaly up a little

[@sumanngon]

I had a hip replacement surgery, one month after which I had the stroke. Need your advice if I can squat that low. I had posterio lateral surgery.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for the question! It depends on the surgeon. Definitely check with your surgeon because if he gives you the OK, it is a valuable exercise.

[@mrstevek118]

Squats are my favourite exercise

[@razvanroman8006]

I will ask you to explain en exercise to do without having Balkance

[@nolaigmckaigney7135]

Difficult execute with AFO on

[@nolaigmckaigney7135]

Difficult to execute with AFO on

[@piyapornpasook9273]

Can you recommend exercise for increase abdominal intra pressure or reduce full bladder.

[@fredkotthaus1518]

Extremely valuable information. I've been doing squats for a little while now but haven't really focused on the single leg biased approach. Thanks so much for your time and help

[@fredkotthaus1518]

BTW what happened to my little membership thing up at the top

[@NenadArsic]

Hello, I have a different problem. At least I think so. Had a aneurysm and now my whole right side is screwed and my left eye. I'm 30 right now. So my inner muscles are active but my outer thing and gluteus maximus are very weak, almost not working. So what excersize should I be doing to help that because this is exactly how it does right now, leg goes inside and foot outside. Sorry if you already have a video for it, I just found your channel and haven't looked detailed yet.

[@3xcalibur23_Music]

Hi i have a question ⁉️ my dad had 2 strokes what type of excuse should he do? He can't walk to do no exercises. 😢

[@angelabowman343]

I’m so mad- why didn’t the physical therapists EVER go over the Exercises that you put out. It’s not fair. All thousands and thousands and thousands of people now with bad habits having to re-learn because nobody told us

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Angela! Great to see you this week! "My way" is by no means "the only way". Keep in mind I have endless time to cover a variety of nuanced topics. With that said, I am confident your therapist was focused on the things he/she thought were the most important for you and your goals. :)

[@revdocrandy]

I hear what you’re saying. I only had a few/several months with my therapists. They got me to a certain point, for which I’m grateful. But I’m really grateful I found Tara. The last 8 months of following this channel have been extremely significant!

[@mariaestelle4494]

I went through a stroke March 9th this year. Yo do I get the right knee muscle to come in the hip muscle for normalization?

[@pamd1536]

Don’t know if this will get an answer after a year but here goes. I am a year and a half out and I was doing pretty good until the super heat came out in Florida. I feel, I guess weaker is the word, in the heat. Like I took a step backwards. Is this normal?

[@johnprince21421]

How can I contact you or can you please get in touch with me?

[@aaronoyster9627]

Tara, my afflicted knee (the left one) already caves in towards the opposite one and my quads slant to one side (my right) whenever I try to squat instead of staying in front of me. Do I really want to encourage this behavior by strapping the knees together?

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Aaron! I think you missed the part where I give my rationale. I think if you watch this through a second time you might find the answer to. your question :) Have a great week!

[@KisekiGamer1]

I have the problem where I knock my knees together when I squat. Any suggestions?

[@ramonalautzenheiser9397]

What about a squat machine? Is it the same thing?

[@rehabhqofficial]

This is an excellent question! In the early stages yes. But I think it is best to progress to this variation where the back/hips are not supported. :) I hope that helps!

[@michaeljeffries3217]

Hi Tara quick question I have been doing squats withTRX bands can I continue using them with these excercise or not?

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for the question! It depends how you are using the straps. If you are using them to prevent you from falling backward, then I would say better without the straps. I hope that helps!

[@michaeljeffries3217]

@@rehabhqofficial Yes ,that helps .I did my squats with the wall today ...

[@carolgates5297]

Shazam, really good

[@gladysma308]

6:35 exercise

[@z.j.2352]

Dear Dr.Tara, I love doing squads. My problem is that while doing squad my weak knee turns inwards, I have to keep it strait with my hand. Do you have exercise to fix it?

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching and for the question! Maybe watch the video again as I give my rationale as far as how to set this up for various "movement impairments". I hope that helps!

[@muratatlantis8472]

When trying squat myleft foods dont want stay on floor due to hemiplegia

[@carriespencer7125]

I’m almost 2 year post stroke. I limp when I walk, what can I do to stop the limp?

[@chrisnexus1889]

Can't see video

[@leegorman8322]

Try a different browser

[@johnsells5341]

But what if your ankle still rolls over and u have to be in your afo to do things like this.

[@razvanroman8006]

All exercises are with balances neded

[@mpampistsotsos3629]

How i can stronger mi arm after stroke

[@emilyhoffmannopitypilates]

I'm a personal trainer and stroke survivor I love your videos. have major synergistic dominance when I Walk and my knee hyper extends like crazy when I walk plus my abductors haven't woken up yet and my knee collapses inward when I practice sit to stands. lately I've been practicing weight bearing on my affected side while doing sit to stands and just standing on my affected leg while bushing my teeth or waiting at a stop light, I also know that this will help my balance significantly, I want to try the block between my feet and strap around my knees but my knee internally notates can you recommend a way to prevent this if I sit to stand so i can use to block and strap to help with weight bearing while keeping my knee in line? thank you!

[@Annniiika]

What if my knew and hip falls in?

[@jamescrawford4388]

I was a work out junkie before my stroke. I was lucky to have smith press in my home gym all ready, I put a bench under the bar and do a sit to stand press quiet a few everyday. I like them because it feels like my life before stroke. If I do them in the morning it gives me walking confidence for the day. My biggest problem is confidence. I know I can step off a curb but sometimes just psych myself into thinking I cant and end up freezing and depending on my caregiver for the confidence to do it.

[@raulmendoza1536]

Will my walk ever be the same I work hard on it

[@orjiugorji5678]

Your Video is good. But most of us to see videos not the talking