Leaning Trunk: #1 tip to walk straighter

[@ngblashes]

I can not explain how helpful you have been. I will be watching more🤍 Thank you

[@martisleister9197]

To help with the knee walking. I will go backwards on an elliptical. That seems to strengthen that muscle in front of the knee.

[@fayjoseph7740]

Hello doctor. I am so glad I found you and your videos. I had an ischemic stroke in my basal ganglia 2 years ago at the age of 42. I am left side affected. I am watching your videos to learn more to help me progress and do different exercises. I feel so close to walking 'normal' yet feel so far. My left arm and fingers are moving but I am still so weak. I move my arm leading with my shoulder. And have to left or reach with Assistance of my right arm. I used to be able to grab and hold better then had botox and feel I have regressed. Should I see a neuro therapist so they can really listen to me and give me a focused program. I don't know which videos to start with.

[@missysoaps7509]

Thanks Marti and doctor

[@rishanaalibach9416]

I do also like this, with my therapist to regain my hip movement. He hold me on my not affected side, and he let me do this balance training twice in a week and my son or my wife help me also during the other days.

[@FJRMarty]

Well this video is almost exactly my problem. I'm sending the link to my p/t! Great job! I watched your video again, edited to add: BUT, in my case I rotate away from the involved side. However, I believe it is the same issue, underdeveloped hip muscles.

[@kathydelucas2468]

This is great! Just what I need to keep everything level. Watching you do it helps me a lot. Thank you!

[@katherinehill5556]

I don't know many of the words used here.

[@strokerecoveryworkouts]

Thx for making these videos they help i like the details that you get into with every movement keep them coming have a great day

[@MariaRomero-ot4eo]

Dr. Tobias, I have both MS and scoliosis. I struggle with my torso bending towards the right when seated. I exercise regularly to maintain strength but this is a constant battle. Thanks for your time and offering your help.

[@poojahm120]

Hi

[@judyscritchfield2327]

I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL! I HAD A STROKE FEB, 2012! I've recovered 95% or so, and i thankful BUT i have spent years and hours working this exact Subject!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my left side was effected and foot curls in ward, my toes are shredded from the floor, I've ordered very expensive shoes trying to correct my gate - NOTHING HAS HELPED, for kicks i searched leaning to one side after stroke and found this! LISTENING TO YOU AND WATCHING FROM WORK, I CANNOT WAIT TO HOME ANS START THESE MOVEMENTS, *VERY EXCITED* THEY'RE GOING TO WORK! I CAN FEEL IT!!!! i had months of PT right after my stroke, but didn't give it 110%(shame on me) and now i've spent years paying for the pain and no confidence -THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR VIDEOS!!

[@nikhilchaturvedi9754]

I was just looking for it and you uploaded this video. Thanx a ton

[@rehabhqofficial]

Yay! hope it helps!

[@darkodarkovic7827]

Very good explanation, I noticed that I walk relatively well until the hip lifter fatigue, after that the hip starts to deteriorate and as a reaction the abnormal synergism of the extensor starts and increases and the gait becomes harder and more irregular. Thanks for the good advice.

[@Nina_2288]

🌸💛🌸 Thank you Dr. Tara for this super video again. Yes the leaning to the healthy side is an issue, for me as I tend to search for security on that side. I practice straight posture with - your standing exercise, then slow motion walking 5 steps forward, 5 steps backward, repeat - before a mirror and with lots of furniture around. In the beginning this was wobbly and dangerous. In the meantime, after a year, it's safe and improves from month to month. Sending lots of greetings to Orlando 🌸💛🌸

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Nina! you are always such a welcome and heartening presence in the comments. You inspire ME to keep educating knowing that it IS possible to recover after a stroke. Thank you for sharing these tips. I love that you always have practical advice from someone who is actually "in the fight". Keep doing what you do. You have no idea the number of people that you are impacting by sharing your story and your advice. Chico and I sending an abundant amount of love to Germany. 😊

[@Nina_2288]

@@rehabhqofficial Thank you for your kind words. Yes there is so much recovery possible. It is daily practice with changing topics... being late 50ies and coming from half dead, today to walking exercises and arm improvements... there is more in it than I and the doctors expected. My routine is to never stop one day. Everything in the household is a chance for practice. And your videos gave me so much impulse, trust and knowledge. The body holds lots of surprises if constantly challenged. And with time, it all gets sooooo much easier and much more comfortable!! 🌸💛🌸

[@poojahm120]

Thank you so much for sharing this video . Practicing the same , can find a lot of improvement. Gratitude to almighty. You are an angel ❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘

[@edwinacosta3046]

Thank you Dr. Tobias this is what I needed to straighten my walking. Continue to help us with our recovery.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Edwin! Thank you for your loyalty to these videos AND your dedication to your recovery! 😊 I hope this tip helps!!

[@ronaldbradley2558]

I’ve developed a step-to walking pattern,which means I walk extremely slow, what exercises can I do to break this pattern and develop a more normal gait

[@marielhuegel5021]

@@ronaldbradley2558 me, too! Are you doing any better? If so...How did you do it?

[@poojahm120]

Thank you so much Dr , you have both explained and shown how to go about the exercise . Also , if one cannot suggest wearing the braces . A standing ovation for you dr .

[@kajinixon4855]

You had mentioned about ordering a new brace because the afo brace that was specially made for me was too happy I ordered a lighter one from off Amazon and it worked perfectly thank you for that information

[@ivettebravo1162]

Thank You for your great videos Dr Tobias. In my case, I lean towards my involved side. Congrats for the video, it's been so helpful. Blessings !!

[@tenecobb5670]

I suffer from spasticity and you explain it in a way that is easy to understand

[@themutekiununbi4932]

Thank you Dr, it is very valuable exercise. I would like to have the next video, of which engages the left un-involved leg (the weak).

[@mediatorstogo]

Exactly this side lean, first occurred 2 days ago but also with a backward tilt instead of forward. Have fallen and hit my head twice this year. Will talk to doctors now that I watched your video,

[@karindella]

Game changer, thank you for this, spastic foot turning inward and hip fracture on same side. Very hard to control and lift.

[@rizvanaisya5229]

Hi Dr Tara, omg this is exactly what I'm working on at the moment and this video is a bonus. Thank you very much, keep up the great work your doing to help us. 😊😊

[@rehabhqofficial]

yay! I hope this tip helps 😊

[@windelhyde1441]

Thank you for your help with windel brain stroke paralyzed .

[@michelecrosby7016]

Thank you Dr Tobias. You are getting to exactly my issues...lately trouble even getting my afo on...foot is pointing down and won't relax! Ugh

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi MIchelle! Thanks for sharing! Generally speaking, severe ankle spasticity will make it harder to get your AFO on over time. And again, in general, wearing a night splint can help to prevent the ankle from losing range of motion due to spasticity. I hope that helps!

[@frannymoore]

Loved this one! I think it will help me.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Yay! Thanks for watching Franny! I hope it helps.

[@janjenkinson1829]

AWESOME SO HAPPY I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL. THANK YOU MUCH!

[@IndigoBellyDance]

How did KZbin know I needed this:)

[@lucagian9801]

excellent! so informative and up to the point! thank you!

[@martisleister9197]

This is exactly what I needed today.

[@fredeschen3783]

Me too! More please. I've got to come see you!

[@yesenia3816]

I'm ecstatic I found your channel. My twelve year old was diagnosed with medulloblastoma. She suffered a stroke during a twelve hour brain surgery. It's been quite difficult to get PT for her. Your videos have helped greatly. Thank you.

[@parveenkumarswain5070]

Thank you very much doctor Love from India

[@PamelaSmith20010]

I know this video isn't about hands but Tara could you recommend a hand brace that will help my husband's wrist and hand straighten out his wrist is bent down after the stroke and his fingers are starting to twist to the opposite side of his thumbs totally unnatural so can you recommend a brace and exercises for his hand it's his left hand and thank you for recommendations on where to buy one

[@neelamsharma2196]

Thank you for another video. I have become addicted to your videos . Every bit of this video is solution to my gait issues . But again as someone said it gets confusing ... to identify the reasons of a problem . Still whatever you say / show is worth it . Please suggest me a good night splint . I checked on internet which showed splint for plantar fasciitis. I need for drop foot . Is it the same for both? Thanks

[@wendyoloff5944]

I need exercises for a foot and an ankle swelling.

[@tenecobb5670]

I’m 3.5 years post stroke and this is very helpful information for someone like me who needs the why’s

[@jasonc3028]

Awesome video I literally have this can u show more. As hip doesn't rotate left

[@riki0020]

Explaination is excellent and very helpful but please explain if a pt quadriplegic with spasticity how these exercises will help. Or I had seen many of your video but if u explain in spastic quadriplegic issue it will further help us.

[@KML421]

Thank you! Your videos are so informative! I finally feel heard.Do you have a website & if so, do you have any books or booklets? I would love to have all of the info you provide in one place because I refer to it regularly. Thanks

[@imeldatagle5818]

Thank you ..thank you very much!!!

[@rehabhqofficial]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching and I hope it helps!

[@virtuosoproductions4589]

Instead of abducting knee on kneeling position. Would it be okay to do it in prone position? Thank you dr. T.

[@karlabrown5002]

Your vedio help me alot

[@caitlinadalton]

Initially after my stroke my hospital shipped me off to a “stroke specializing facility quote and they taught me that I should be leaning to my unaffected leg quote to get the weight off my affected one so I can move “I knew it was complete bull crap...

[@zitaorosz1975]

Thank you so much for this video . I always lean to my to strong ( right ) side.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Zita, that is common problem :) I hope this one helps!

[@zitaorosz1975]

I am pretty sure that it will help because everything you talk about, and exercises that you show us is are very helpful. .

[@lsipel]

Is there an easier way to strengthen the hip I'm unable to kneel on my knees when I do my involved leg lifts off the ground and my foot points it goes into spastic mode

[@valerielambert-reed5418]

Thank you

[@MsCmeehan]

I learn towards my involved side. MS attack on left side so that’s where I bend towards.

[@MsCmeehan]

Have exactly the same hing. MS took out left side, so I basically collapse toward left.

[@usbly]

Very helpful..🙏

[@timsmith2088]

I have bad knees, so what else can I do. Please

[@higherconcentration]

Give thankz...i have a c5-C6 injury and i need thiz...

[@relaxwithnature6532]

Thanks you Tara

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Tamara. I hope this one helps you!!

[@disleyce]

Thank you from England x

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Carol! Great to see you in the comments today! I hope this one helps you 😊

[@ccd1449]

God bless you Doctor 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching!! I hope it helps 😊

[@junmarkreynob9444]

Our baby at 2 years old is diagnosed of Cerebellar Ataxia. We found it very difficult to do the therapy considering his age. He used to be a very happy and energetic kid. Hope you can help us in his condition. A little advise and prayers will do.

[@jaskaur4951]

Please can you do a video on how to re-learn to walk again. Any tips you could share. Ensuring posture is correct and shoulders n best way to step forward with both feet. Weakness on right side so hips extend out and over compensating with the stronger left side

[@kelnoel74]

Thanks for these videos Dr. Tara. This orthopedic PT really appreciates them!

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Kelly! Thank you for watching. I hope they help!

[@olayinkadotun]

Dr Tobias, please my dad just recovered from stroke, though he can walk properly now but when he try to walk he bends to the front, what excercise can you suggest?

[@SteveVanacker-bw6ch]

Hi you make a. Step by step. Video

[@mosheofer]

Greatings Doctor, I have Parkinson's which causing difficulties in walking stability. Inside the apartment most of the time I can walk in small steps. Outside I'm using a stick or preferably a rollator which provides more stability. Please advice what exersizes I should do to improve the stability. My legs are strong.

[@laurencecunningham7864]

Very helpful video however I just can't walk in space is there anything that can help me

[@lanetterippeto3730]

My involved knee e is stiff. And very difficult to bend. What do I need to do?

[@farhadfatah81]

Thanks

[@debrobinson8450]

please explain which leg is considered the involved leg - is that the weak side or the strong side. Unclear

[@donaldanderson1092]

Involved means the one involved with the injury. Good luck! 😊

[@poojahm120]

True i lean more to my left.. please suggest how to overcome the same

[@beenaprem3159]

Under my feet i feel numbness for a couple of years is it caused due to ataxia please let me know

[@emeldogu5583]

My husband has upper motor neuron disease which is called PLS. He shows same symptoms as it shown in your video but he has both legs involved . Obviously one side is more involved than the other, that's why he leans right side more, even when he is sitting in his motorized chair. It seems like everything leaning towards right side. . Do you think exercises shown in this video would be beneficial for him. ? Or adding more or different exercises needed?

[@sylvieblouin662]

I want to have a visual On the movement to jogging again I walk fast. But what is the difference for jogging stroke I had thanks

[@rehabhqofficial]

Great timing! Tune in tomorrow (5/22). I will be posting a video on how to go from walking to running :)

[@mattmortenson9677]

Great video Tara! I think another element to this getting better is to get really pissed also so that it gives you the fighting spirit to overcoming anyting. and you need people with you that support you and help you a little bit otherwise you're just kind of screwed. I'm not saying that getting mad is the key to it but it's the beginning psychology to say f*** this I'm going to get better attitude and then you realize that you need Jesus Christ in your life2 have the belief that he is your savior and will give you the right mind to be able to come back with help of a great doctor like you.

[@lifegarden8221]

hi. Doc, i'm stroke survivor i hav very tight fingers please suggest exercise thanks

[@Snailmailtrucker]

Hi Dr. Tara... I have a related question. Do Stroke patients get tingling/numb arms from a stroke ? I had a stroke 2 1/2 years ago and my left arm is still about 60% numb...it feels exactly how your arm feels after you have hit your "Funny Bone" real hard...that electric shock kind of numb. Personally, I always thought the numbness was from the nurse who inserted the IV needle into my upper left wrist and my whole hand started going numb immediately from there....after 2 days of that I threatened to remove the IV myself if they didn't do it for me (after my complaining constantly for the 2 days) ...... I Love your dedication ! Liked/Subscribed years ago !

[@IxGENInc]

I had a stroke 2 years ago, and over time, I have been experiencing heaviness, which is making me lean forward when walking. My lower back has started to hurt, and getting up, especially from a low sitting position,. My doctor told me that it's allmin my mind. Is there any remedy for this?;

[@theobuchoy5797]

Dr. Can you make a video or teach me exercises for my toddler. He extends when standing, sticking his tummy and butt out.. what can i d9

[@harimdh]

Hi Tara, thnx for your help:), could you please explain if arm swing is really required, even if there are shoulder/balance issues? Can i swing my arms while walking before the shoulder issues are fixed? I saw the video you made about arm swing, it was super useful. Swinging my arms gives me stability while i'm walking , but im not sure if im doing it correctly as i have shoulder pain and neck pain (on the right side), It would be of great help if you can make a video on "WALKING" (how to use the limbs correctly). I'm a TBI survivor (diffused axonal injury), I'am with it for 5 years. I really want to walk properly, as i have along way to go, i'm 33 years old. Kindly help me. Thank you!

[@georgepnf8596]

Hi Tara, can you please show us how we can MOVE the patient from the supine position to the tall kneeling position ? Thank you

[@Courage10.18]

This is so extremely close to what is happening with me!! Where I am different is that my involved leg, the knee down, collapses towards the center and instead of a supinate, my foot turns inward so my push off is only my big toe and interior of my heel. I can’t seem to figure out how to strengthen my four other toes and the outside ankle. My affected side is my right leg and arm

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Michelle! Thanks for sharing your story! This is also a very common problem. This video might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5WqeJ96Zd14btE If this does not describe your exact issue, please reply with how your "pattern" differs. I would love to learn and possibly make a video to address this specific "gait deviation"

[@Courage10.18]

@@rehabhqofficial I definitely think my hip abductor is a culprit. I haven’t tried the exercises lying down. However I do stand at a ballet barre and step out and back to the face of a clock. Although good, not sure it’s enough to strengthen the abductors. I will ask my daughter to video my walk so you can see what’s happening as fully describing is difficult. A serious big thank you!!!

[@Courage10.18]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3bHpIyBpK9kaNE This is someone else I follow as a compliment to you (Trevor’s main focus is MS). About 8 minutes in he speaks of the hip TFL and describes really well what I am experiencing with my leg twisting and the walking push off being on my big toe only instead of proper weight distribution across all five toes for walking push off.

[@sanjibkumarraha2558]

Pl demonstrate unreal situations

[@chandrasekharathikari427]

Thanks mam.I got brain surgery on rt side 9yrs back.I can't walk freely due to spastic left leg.spastocity increases when ifeel nervous

[@mrstevek118]

Nailed it. I can’t find my center. This is probably why I lean on my cane so much ♥️

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Steve, I hope you give this one a try!

[@mrstevek118]

@@rehabhqofficial I don’t have one of those beds to do it on. Will the clam exercise help

[@PasMatic__Pyros4Life]

What if I lean toward my stronger leg?

[@Aliakbar-uu1fd]

I feel there is a problem in the upper back ....can it also be related in here coz it makes me walk side

[@MariaPerez-um3tt]

Knee extation my left arm is in pain after stroke no help from ot or pt they said I platoe 😭I need help 😫

[@awayne56]

I am definitely guilty of rotating my body to the involved side. As a result I am a side-walker! After many years of doing this sub-consciously (to the point that the rotated torso feels normal), I am now aware and trying to keep my torso neutral positionally when I walk. To get closer to neutral I am trying to rotate toward my uninvolved side to get back to neutral. I will incorporate the exercises you demo in both this video and part 2. Apart from using a mirror any other tips or best practices to ensure belly-button is pointing forward when walking in real life situations? Excellent videos, thanks so much!

[@rehabhqofficial]

This is an excellent question! Generally speaking, when I am working with someone who is having a hard time "squaring" their shoulders and hips, (and they are. trying to practice at home alone between therapy sessions), a mirror works really well. There are other things I do with my patients but they are no safe for everyone so I have to make that decision on a case by case basis. But it sounds like you are on the right track with the mirror!

[@MuSicdotOrg]

@@rehabhqofficial Thank you for great videos. I have MS for many years and I am experiencing a lot of problems with walking. Could you please give me your email address? Cordially. Olga Bobrovnikova

[@annelanders2462]

What about ppl lean toward the weak side and hike the opposite hip?

[@chris-4566]

I so much wanted to do this because it looks easy and useful but, 13 months since my stroke, my leg will not bend sufficiently at the knee.

[@lanetterippeto3730]

I told my pt that we needed to work on my gait and correct my abnormal synergy pattern, two of them said I needed ta baclifin pump. I’ll not doing that

[@lsipel]

When practicing the standing and shifting side to side how long do you do this?

[@surujisuruji1415]

I am using cane since 1 year. Now I need to try walk without cane stick. How to start walking without cane support

[@Zitahun]

I always notice right away when I am leaning towards my involved side. I just stop for a few minutes, and straighten my body.

[@airelle1989]

Avoiding hip surgery so sometimes I lean forward

[@Simon_Aesthetic]

TOP !

[@jabmd2nd]

My left side is weak & kinda soft...?

[@plramirez2449]

Can you please adjust your terminology because I still have trouble following your explanations because I don't know which sides you're referring to when you use "involved and uninvolved" sides . Maybe say the affected or injured side so I can follow easier? I'm sorry my cognition is so bad from midline shift from a CVST craniotomy and stroke. My left side is my weak side but my "affected" brain area was my right frontotemporal parietal. Thank you for these videos. They are great!

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for the feedback! The correct terminology is the terminology I am using. You leg and arm are NOT injured. It would really be helpful if you started conditioning yourself to say involved or affected. I promise I give this suggestion with nothing but kindness in hopes that you might take this suggestion to heart. I appreciate you watching and I am cheering you on! Have a great night!

[@denisequalls905]

Walking without the limp

[@ojasdeshpande7296]

My knees hyperextend, I didn't have had any stroke, or any major injury, what could be the reason for this?.. I'm just 15 years old!

[@waltercash3068]

How my toes to move again toe not moving

[@waltercash3068]

Everything else is doing just find just the toes is not moving

[@noorasmahahmad5946]

Balance fittness routine part3

[@myrnaurquiza3891]

What about if you walk like a penguin side to side or walk like wobbly went I get tired I started to walk like penguin or wobble

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Myrna! Thanks for sharing this. Let me give it some thought. When I address this in a video, I will be sure to include "penguin walk" in the title. I can totally visualize it. Great descriptive word!!

[@myrnaurquiza3891]

Thank you

[@lizarddronedude3617]

Co fidence in my involveledl eg is a big problem

[@mrstevek118]

How wide am I supposed to have my feet

[@rehabhqofficial]

Excellent question steve! As close as is comfortable for you without feeling like you are going to "tip over" 😊

[@mrstevek118]

@@rehabhqofficial I was doing this today and it feels a lot more comfortable walking, I’m not leaning on my cane so much, thank you ❤️

[@dianacollazo5169]

@@rehabhqofficial I have lymphedema in one leg and that is what I do, I bend to the side, trying not to put effort on the affected leg.

[@SuperPudge08]

Foot turns in

[@kajinixon4855]

I know you love your job and i respect that. Get a 💍 o that finger..and don't die alone beautiful

[@kajinixon4855]

I meant to say it was too heavy

[@dahaniyaalrajhi3307]

My patient is able to do all this exercise yet she leans to one side