Walking after a stroke: Does distance matter?

[@nathalie7790]

Dr. T I quit going to physical therapy because it spent half the time on a bike and a hand pedal equipment I got frustrated and built my home gym with your videos I've improved so much. Thank you for your faithfulness in bringing these videos to us. You give me hope on days when it seems hopeless.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Nathalie, I am sorry to hear about your experience. I am so glad that you were able to get yourself set up at home. I always love seeing you in the comments and your dedication to your recovery. Keep going! 💪

[@markdavid4897]

@@rehabhqofficial You are a great Doctor, and an equally great Coach. Thank you.

[@vikramgour9343]

How much time spend on treadmill mill for better recovery , really you are god gift for stroke warriors 🙏

[@frankcupidore7811]

What causes burning in the left side all the time after the stroke?

[@frankcupidore7811]

Please for some advice, thanks

[@ruthroberts4983]

Have just watched this video from 3 YEARS AGO...thanks...makes a lot of sense. But I wonder whether you have already or could in the future do some helpful videos for those of us who have had years of 'no therapy' experience and are wanting to get self started again after years of poor self management and after dozens of bad habits have taken shape. Lack of funds/ lack of access to a decent physio close by is often the reason for this + of course absence of motivation/ poor self esteem. >And then...just occasionally one might feel spurred to 'give it another go';;;when spring is in the air and you get a whisper of a notion that it might be worth trying to wake up those lostnlimbs again/ Never, never underestimate how important you are and how important it is to weave hope and belief into your excellent programmes. Thanks.

[@eulachase9728]

😅❤❤❤❤❤

[@ruthroberts4983]

Pi am so with you on this!...😊😊10 years after the stroke and despite lack of access to support and diabolical circumstances to set my own programme...here I am like you...setting another list of NY resolutions and crumbling self esteem!..."but this year I hit my 70th and I am going to make a bid to buying one of the gorgeous byacre strollers to hopefully transform my motivation and walking abilities..meantime...with you 100 per cent!

[@JeffWallace-yc4mc]

I have had a stroke 2 1/2 months ago and rehabbed at home. Your videos are a great help. People are amazed at my progress

[@leestimson12]

Thanks!

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thank you so much!

[@cayennepepper242]

I never did physiotherapy in an out patient settings I did all my physiotherapy at home by watching your videos and self-confidence

[@lizarddronedude3617]

My Pt encouraged me to walk more solo but it made mY walking worse, unsupervised my quality dropped and I fell twice destroying my confidence

[@charleseddy6545]

Thank you for adding to "my bag" of tools to use every day. I now construct my daily exercise routine, after I return home from my morning walk. My leg has recovered down to my ankle and my foot, toes, and ankle are all mildly spastic and negatively impact my confidence when placing my affected foot on the ground. God bless you and please keep up these informative, inspirational videos that I reference daily. I am going to walk again the way I did prior to my cva.

[@AmandaExpanded2514]

Ok, I’ve been going through your channel and am learning so much from you! I work in physical therapy as a pta. Thank you 💕

[@KaBaSki714]

Your content is so incredibly helpful, thank you for sharing!

[@thefishinglor6931]

Hey Tara, I can’t help noticing how cute your dog is entertaining itself in the background stretching and rolling around lol!

[@susan174]

Your videos offer depth of information and practical techniques. I ‘m so glad to have found your KZbin channel. I’m benefiting after less than a week: I’ve begun using more cardiovascular moves and taking action to strengthen and gain agility as well as to walk more smoothly. Many thanks. Information like this is a rarity.

[@karaokehowie]

Great advice: Quality vs. Quantity. "Walking with focus on Quality" putting more body weight on my affected leg, not swinging it out over compensating. No more lock-downs, With first Vaccine shot done, Light at the end of the tunnel during these trying times. Warmer weather in these parts "Keep moving with Quality". Thanks, Dr. T.

[@charlesphillips6803]

Good lady. Thank you for this series. I fell in 2016 resulting in an undetectable brain aneurism. I began having seizures and convulsions followed by a stroke. I was hopeless at first as my legs were too weak for me to walk but I willed myself into doing research like this video and devised my own plan. I have most of my mobility back but I walk with a gait that I am very self conscious about. My left hand looks like a claw: Advice please? This has been horrible for my self esteem. I wear 2 braces interchangeably and they relax my hand and I definitely have feeling there. Any advice is appreciated. There is a whole sub set of people who don’t have access to therapy at a facility so thank you kindly for this series.😃😄😁 ~CJMP

[@JanetSisk-jz2ib]

Yes you are right, going to PT has been a big waste of my time. I find your videos very valuable.

[@EricBosse-x3n]

As usual great information Dr, Tara.

[@DeMarioEsposito]

Dr. T. THANKGOD for YOU! Physical therapy has been a joke. I've been to many places and treatment...let's say WHAT Treatment? My treatment has been you and your post. You are my bucket list. I want to meet you in person to thank you as I shake your hand and look you in the eye's to show you how I appreciate you and all you do for us in need of real knowledge and care. Opa!

[@timsager6153]

That's right- I knew a man that always ran in a circle around a track at the YWCA p, thought he was doing good. Years later he had a hip replacement on the left side. HE always ran counterclockwise. Live and learn.

[@scottwhite2583]

I liked. Walking seeing the distance everyday. And listening to walk without hypertension my left knee. In the past week with the warmer weather I’ve gotten over 15 miles in steps.

[@scottwhite2583]

I do multiple sets every day something I call sit downs and stand ups which help your abs I keep my phone in my pocket in case something happens. I brace the back of my computer chair again the wall for stability and do 50 of more a day.

[@scottwhite2583]

The biggest mistake caregivers make after a survior make after being released from the rehab hospital is treating the survivor like an invalid. When they should be sllowed to learn there limits

[@lotaortiguerra]

My PT instructor put me on the bike for 10 minutes before I start my exercises for blood circulation and warm up and I like it. 😊

[@aunteeteen7363]

Inpatient therapy taught me to ride the bike correctly. My foot is still strapped to pedal after 5 months but it is getting better in outpatient therapy. Thank you for expanding on my therapy.

[@elmermuceros5893]

Thank you Doc Tara it's true that repetition is the key for more progress.

[@edwinacosta3046]

Thank you Dr. Tobias. I do a lot of walking every week. Treadmill on weekdays and outside walking on weekends. I get ideas from you.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Edwin. Yes, I think the "balance" point as far as walking AND quality movement AND cardio fitness will be different for everyone. I am glad you have found your balancing point 😊

[@AyoGusto]

Sitting kettlebell work, wow I never thought of that. You are awesome. Thank you!

[@amyhutton5761]

I was so frustrated at PT they would only have me walk, no guidance on correct movement and led to pain in my hips and back. I wanted them to coach me on how to move correctly and give me exercises to correct my movement and allow me to expedite the correct movement progress. Thank you for these videos, I've made more progress here than in a months of 3 full days a week of therapy. So much time was spent sitting and waiting to work with someone

[@rehabhqofficial]

I am so glad to hear you are making progress!! Keep going!!

[@thomasokeefe3081]

I can relate to that issue. My therapist did the same thing.

[@fifthavenuegirl]

do you have my pt? same here

[@darkodarkovic7827]

As far as I have experience the bike is not very good for learning to walk, You explained very wellI. I think it amplifies the abnormal muscle synergies, shown in the previous few videos. At the beginning, it is best to walk slowly and, over time, accelerate as long and slowly as the patient's psycho-physical condition allows. I mostly use the exercise bike as a stable support for daily stretching and other exercises when I need support. Thanks for the good ideas for new exercises.

[@amyfox9659]

My most recent PT was 50% on bike. Then I was one of 3 ppl the Physical Therapists were simultaneously working with. My previous MS specified PT had walking, then Yoga and then also Pilates, with some balance board on ballet bar at first two months.. Im now relying on KZbin FB PT therapists videos.

[@eddieleejr.5534]

Whenever I visit your page I learn something useful. I wish I were able to actually visit your office

[@barehope]

I totally agree with your theory on compensation and how it affects the strong side of the body

[@catterin7815]

I know that I'm lucky in my out patient therapy center. I get occupational and physical therapy and we always start with stretching then go to weight bearing and movement. The time we do spend on walking involves slow walking and really focus on each movement to build good habits in proper long term walking. Same goes for stairs. They are more focused on these aspects of my therapy than putting me on a stationary bike or treadmill. Thanks for the video, It makes me feel even better on the treatment I am receive.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for sharing! Do you mind sharing where you are located and possibly the name of the facility? There may be others in your area who may be looking for a neuro PT center. Thank you!

[@catterin7815]

@@rehabhqofficial Northern Utah rehabilitation Hospital in Ogden Utah, 801-475-2102

[@rehabhqofficial]

@@catterin7815 Thank you!!

[@amberlaree2822]

Quality first

[@ve2775]

Thank you for the Sunday session Dr. Tobias.

[@neelamsharma2196]

Awesome info . Thank you Dr Tara . Very practical tips . Thank you

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching! I hope it helps 😊

[@billwoodall4990]

i had a stroke april 2020 at the same time as covid19 kicked in and spent two months in hospital. what a waste of time no family couldnt. see me and my family have given up.BUT since i got home and got back to my computer, i watched your video;s and can go shopping etc.the rehab nurses turn up late every day. bloody useless, i didnt walk out of the hospital but i will walk back in.still not seen my children or the rest of family.im learning to walk again and cook my own food, housework,etc. thanks for videos

[@rajeshravindran930]

Thanks a lot Dr Tara Tobias for another informative video. As you correctly mentioned, it was not helpful for me doing bike exercise and walking alone. I done it for 6+ month rigorously but couldn't find any improvement. Later I change my exercise to 2hrs Physio mainly for arm twisting and leg stability taking instructions from your videos and 1 hr physical walking in outdoor ( initially with the help of wheel chair walker ) Now I am able to do walking with out any assistance. As you mentioned initially it was loading my working leg but after analysing and doing corrections slowly able to load my affected leg ( still continuing my exercise). I don't have words to thank you! All your videos are more informative and very much practical. Thanks / Rajesh Ravindran

[@rehabhqofficial]

Rajesh, thank you so much for watching and sharing your amazing progress! I am so excited to read your accomplishments. Your hard work and discipline have paid off! I am happy to know that these videos have helped. Keep it up!!

[@loulousunday]

You got the stairs!!! Good for you! Now I got to go to Amazon and buy them.

[@jimfogle4475]

I am going to start this

[@ahealingplace2146]

I had this issue of spending 15 minutes of my one hour session on the “bike” 🙄 Since I have a stationary bike at home, I asked if I could do my 15 mins at home first and then come in and have my full hour... he said NO!🙄

[@markdavid4897]

The best PT my wife had was an OT that took the time with her to do things correctly, and we loved her for it. Unfortunately, she was pulled after 9 months because BCBS of and Medicare rules. Lynn# was great.

[@lindalai9092]

@@markdavid4897 Most of them are incompetent

[@conradmaddox6275]

I guess im asking the wrong place but does any of you know of a method to get back into an instagram account..? I was stupid forgot my password. I appreciate any tricks you can give me

[@timsager6153]

Conrad Maddox write all your passwords down in a book.

[@dainalauridsen1135]

Very good topic that's exactly what I did in physical therapy for almost two years problem is I can't bend my knee to squat and I can't lift my knee to walk it was all about how far I could go how many steps I can take how much farther than I did last night nothing about the quality or how I was doing it even though I was walking wrong

[@revdocrandy]

Thanks for this video. I’m nearly 4 years out from my stroke. I tend to get a lot of steps. During the pandemic, I bought a recumbent exercise bike. While I need to work on my form, I have noticed significant improvement in walking on downhill slopes. That said, I take your warning to heart about focusing on quality movement to avoid problems down the road (I tend to swing my leg), especially since I’ve always struggled with back/hip/neck issues/aches, anyway. Thanks!

[@divakark1254]

I'm 7yrs post stroke.. left hemiplegia,I walk for 8. To 10kms everyday from 4:30am to 6:30 without rest. N I am good with this Is this good / not? . N I have circumduction too

[@moe485]

Thank you - thank you - thank you! I will look up things and/or exercises on your channel -- that will surely help me improve my walking skills. -- Walking more naturally.... -- Getting my walking skills/patterns back into a more balanced walking-picture .... -- Achieving a healthier/effective way of walking. You are so very inspiring and helpful in your videos. Great job! 👍 THANK YOU

[@eyesurvivedmyself]

DEEP! Facilitation and compensation!!! 5:55

[@maryloiscallander489]

I am 12 years post stroke and just found your extremely useful video's. How I wish I found you years ago. The left side of my body was greatly affected and I had to learn to walk again. Sadly, though, I was left with drop-foot in my left foot. Because of the drop foot, walking is somewhat difficult. I can walk without an aid, but am not confident. If I have to walk any distance, I use walking poles to avoid falling when the toes on my left foot do not fully lift. My left arm does not fully raise either. However, I started ballroom dance 5 years ago and it has been tremendously beneficial. My entire body and my balance is greatly improved. Taking forward steps is a bit scary, but people often say they had no idea I had left side weakness. In my experience, ballroom dance for stroke rehabilitation has provided the very best rehab. Do you have any recommendations for improving - "eliminating" - my drop foot?

[@maseratilo2829]

I am sorry to hear about your hishaps and I am currently going through the same situation as you are on my left side of my body and I want to really try to get rid of the walker and just be back to normal. This has been a very long and hard journey for me,I pray that all gets better for you and if you can provide me with any advice that I can benefit from I would really appreciate you.

[@enhanceyourgrowth]

Yes that is what's going on at my session with my PT, and I think a supervision should be present during therapy therapy's.

[@FullTimePatient37]

This is such a rich informative video for those who appreciate it! I'm definitely sharing it. However I don't know if this applies to spasticity from general dystonia?

[@84naners]

I feel like I've plateaued and have developed bad habits when walking (particularly hyperextension) - i have issues with glute, Quad weakness)..and I can feel how I compensate with my good side ALL the time...im fairly independent and I have no idea how to cut out or stop these habits. .I dont know how to change this pattern without stopping walking altogether (which is impossible in my life) and just exercise- work on isolated movements, muscle re-education and all that. How am I ever going to retrain myself if I have to walk every single day repeating the bad habits over and over again. I'm so confused.

[@joseburgos5106]

Thanks Tara, I experienced that in one of the "best places" for my loved one Survivor. Now, we are in a different place and they are more about the quality move. And you are correct, those experiences other than just walking are paying off. I am a witness myself.

[@skylarwong2702]

I had a stroke 3 months ago and I can walk. Get out of the therapy hospital the kids working there are students and not certified. My advice go home wash dishes, clean your house, tie you shoe laces,take a shower by yourself, walk back and forth in your home.Each week I got better by myself.

[@mrstevek118]

I did a lot of walking in pt, sometimes 2 hours a day or more hours a day plus some biking and stairs but my therapist was beside me the whole time

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks so much for this presentation. It helps.

[@mommy2756]

I told mý thearpìst not using treadmill sìnce I can do it at the gym. I can have a better use of my therapy tìme. I am glad I made a good decision.

[@disleyce]

Another very interesting video thank you Dr Tara Tobias x

[@boboshanti3262]

Thank you so much❤

[@billynicks59]

Great video with great information

[@Daniel-uo8ee]

With having a stroke and a temporary treatment needed how much walking is necessary for the healing process

[@strokerecoveryworkouts]

thank you for this video i had those questions going threw my head about is more walking better or not .i have been following your channel for about a yr now love the content it has opened my eyes about some things .so keep up the good work . have a great day

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thank you for watching Richard! I hope the information is helping you to progress toward your goals 😊

[@mhairi3726]

Great suggestions, with thanks! My problem is that I had a CVST & Subarachnoid haemorrhage (5 years ago, due to an underlying blood disorder), involving both sides of my brain equally so I don't have one side better than the other, they're both bad haha. My mobility is really poor and I use a mobility scooter/ 2 walking sticks for stability and to keep going (otherwise I just stop or collapse)/ bed bound & I suffer badly with fatigue (to the point of sleeping/ body shutting down, even after a full night's sleep) & immobility after I try to exercise. The more I walk, the less I'm able to walk. My body, particularly my legs, just seem to cut out all of a sudden & I can't do any more (within minutes of exercising). Can you do a video specifically with these adapted exercises? (my core, legs and arms are getting weaker because everything I do is making me more fatigued & I'm ending up not exercising at all which is making me weaker), with many thanks 🙏 After watching your video on core & improving walking (legs), I'm thinking maybe 5 or 6 targeted exercises of 30 seconds (like HIIT) with 30 seconds off after each exercise, so that's 3 minutes of exercise & 3 minutes rest, total 6 minutes. That would be more than enough for me to start with. I can only dream of 15 minutes walking haha. But gotta start somewhere right?

[@maseratilo2829]

True just keep on pushing yourself and don't give up.

[@leirobinson3103]

Thank you for your education! It has always bothered me when a therapist put me on a bike first!

[@debrahanmer6074]

Thank you for all the great ideas!

[@rehabhqofficial]

It is my pleasure Debra. I hope it helps!

[@MrDRDMDR]

hi i had a stroke in 06/12/2019 a massive stroke i am now walking with a lot of care because of my stiff leg but if i can fix that in my head i believe i ll be walking i know i will never be the same but i have improved so much, it takes time and never giving up also with gods help all is possible. i hope to be alot better next year. god bless everyone that has been disabled with this illness dont give up get stubborn the more they say you cant the more persistant you should become god bless.

[@rodwilkins4150]

Really great discussion.

[@michaelbmccann3225]

Thank youfor all your videos it i a pity youare in the USA i could Do with you in Ireland I do have a very good physio it's just getting uptoseeher when iam with her it's do some of your work outs

[@Tampa2Enjoy]

The bike and stretching with a therapist are funny. I do not think many of them are smart enough to think of this. Except you. You are very good. 😳

[@lanetterippeto3730]

I’ve, been doing the leg press to help with bend in my knee and ankle

[@rodolfocedeno599]

Im from the usa and had a stroke im in dominican republic getting therapy from my cuzzin she a doctor gies me electric muscle stimulating

[@edwardhotchkiss9085]

Dr Tara. I was on a bike both with PT and using ahraltg club. Holding with the affected hand was problematic. I started HIIT IN MY SUBDIVISION. USING TELEPHONE POLES I’d walk a distance briskly, the next was leisurely. Using a quad cane. Felt like a walking stick would be better (eagle scout). So now I use Nordic poles on my path. Should increase cardio and work out my neglect. Enjoy your videos. At some point I’ll work out each challenge. (Reading a book on contracts. 😂😂

[@wendyr9558]

Are you available for virtual consultations?

[@CharlesKing-mr3wc]

I respect your opinion . More than any other doctor or physiotherapist in the medical system in New Zealand this video is very relevant to the inadequacies in New Zealand medical system be great if you could send this video to all the hospitals and physiotherapists in New Zealand

[@normasnockers323]

my stroke was 18 days ago, i keep having deepdreams of playing basketball, i just ordered pne from amazon, so i csn try bouncing it at least. passing from one hand to the otheron hard floor.

[@aliceelilaialfonso8252]

thank you so much... God bless you

[@randyk7699]

Bravo! Great video

[@andrewzanas9387]

Too many interests, too much time spent on those fun cerebral activities that I live for, and not enough on exercising and mobility... calisthenics, walking, riding a trike, etc. It was an easy habit to fall back on. I woke up at 4 am falling head first out of bed! (Sleeping too close to the edge). I landed on the left side of my head, neck and shoulder (two weeks ago). Couldn't get up off the floor. Took me several hours and finally succeeded but it was a wake up call to get back to walking, biking and weight training. Thankfully I have good therapists; you, Dr Tara, and my other resource, a weight lifter/dietitian/physical therapist. My left kidney was screaming at me but it made no sense. I'm not fat, drink black coffee and distilled water, no alcohol, and consume the usual vitamins and fruits with yogurt. I have been on a strict intermittent fasting diet (less than a thousand calories) w limited carbs, lots of veggies, very little red meat, for a long time. He said it sounded to him like a slipped disc. He advised that I try standing at 90 degrees to a wall 3 ft away and leaning in and stretching the left side. Pain went away immediately. Definitely a spinal pinched nerve issue. Now I have to get the strength back in my legs and center core. You're right, Dr. T. It never ends for us. It's a fact of life. Stroked out @ 62, given a week to live according to what the doctors told my sisters. When I made it out of rehab and back to living in an apartment, I was chatting with a bus driver one morning and mentioned I'd made it my plan to go on surviving for five more years. He laughed, "Survive?" then told me his mother just had her 94th birthday, and her stroke had occurred 30 yrs ago. I'll be 78 in a month, 16 yrs so far and now I'm hoping to make it 22 more, a full century, but hope alone won't get it done.

[@sbenjapong]

Thank you 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@tomford172]

Thank you👌

[@aunteeteen7363]

I want to stop out patient therapy, but they push me farther than I would go on my own. I need that.

[@michaelbrien7210]

My wife and I do decent amount of walking but we always focus and good quality steps and positioning cause that's what your brain will learn. Minimising the lasting effects of having bad form and later causing using "cheat" ways to just get it done

[@ariskiaznor7673]

Thanks rhis video i still keeping my therapy in hospital i walk for about 1-3 km perday in my free time

[@ramakantvadje9216]

Nice video 🙏

[@stevemackenzie4359]

Excellent ideas for cardio workout HIT Training.

[@IxGENInc]

I am experiencing heaviness affecting my walking, and which is not due to excess weight. Can you advise?

[@wendyozalp4507]

Going to try the seated kettlebell exercises

[@abdulelahkhunji6871]

A very good question 👍🏻❤️

[@lynnecameron6645]

My physio concentrates on movement quality and giving me rehab exercises then I do these exercises and walk daily at home. I do seated exercise classes at home for cardio. Currently I’m enjoying seated Xumba.

[@virtuosoproductions4589]

Walking with good gait at even slow speed is better than fast speed with bad gait. That's my experience. If you want to increase heart rate. Just do sit stand by wall. Btw, I left a comment on your website for online consult. Did you get it?

[@thoswallace]

I've had an Apple Watch for the last couple of years, which is helpful with counting steps. And I've found by trial and error that 6,000/day is challenging but reasonable for me. I'm not competing nor getting paid by the step. so I see no compelling reason to do more. I do most walking on my own, but do a 10 minute "warmup" at my PT sessions and am glad to get in some steps at PT. Most of the older PT patients I see (during my sessions) have joint problems of some sort, so I definitely don't want to end up with rehab induced joint issues. As odd as it might sound, even as a stroke survivor, I feel less disabled then patients with more acute joint issues/pain. I feel like my gait is pretty good, but would still like to improve it. I would like more out of my PT sessions, but the place I go is very upbeat and motivating, as well as nearby. Overall, I am much better off with it than without it.

[@lanetterippeto3730]

That’s what my pt session does, walk,walk,walk,then work practicing going up and down a step, or going to the mst to practice rolling,on the mat

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Lanette. You mean walk? Is that the entire session or just a component of the session?

[@CortezMusical]

Thank you for your videos and advice. I also strongly believe in precision movements.. But as I was practicing my walkingI was also trying to correct my foot posture, my foot subpoenaed and I fell and fractured my wrist.. that will not stop me from correcting My walking performance I know the pain Of my fractured wrist will go away but If I don’t correct my walking now I will have more pain later, thanks again 🙏🏼

[@2ubester2]

I would go for 40min. sessions and usually 10 of those minutes would be a "bike" for legs or hands, then walking in a harness. Mostly I would benefit from learning about my condition. Hardly anyone knows or has answers. I had a cerebellar stroke.

[@paulgoss6786]

i need free help, from stroke. the left side of my whole body is pins and needles!

[@rishanaalibach9416]

Dr. if the temperature is 9 or 10 degrees and dry wheater, i walk with my wife or my brother 15 or 30 minutes ( something like 400 meters). I do every day 2 hrs in the morning from your excersices, which i think is best for me. Right now the weather in holland is not so good, that i can walk, but i hope to do that in the spring, if the weather is oke. I did also the treadmill, but you know, that is not good, because you have to hold strongly the bars of the treadmill. That i'm walking outside, i know that i'm compensating to mine left leg. You know that. I hope the weather change soon. I know that the path to succes is not easy, but stay strong, to do that. That is the only way in the world.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Very well said. Thanks for sharing these encouraging words 😊

[@samfrazier7735]

Awesome, Awesome Awesome! Thank you!!!!

[@craftyplanner]

I’ve started counting my steps again. But it’s so difficult. I know I’m compensating on right side. It makes my hip hurt a lot so I’m barely going to see my neurologist next month. I have a bike but I use it at home. I only did PT for 2 months prior to the pandemic, then it closed down. I did bike 10 mins. The tens machine. And we did practice walking in the mirror and he would throw a ball for me to catch to help my arms.

[@johngalt26]

You should discuss rhythmic auditory stimulation for walking

[@barehope]

I quit physical therapy because I never saw improvement in my walking technique. I’m still walking incorrectly without improving the way I walk. After walking 10 steps my left hip hurts

[@ernestmiles4901]

Thank you for the information

[@mynameispaul0530]

I practice slow, quality steps cuz I never have to get anywhere in a hurry walking.

[@aunteeteen7363]

First 10 minutes on a bike, yes, and walking laps for next 5 minutes. But I practice walking on my own everyday. My biggest problems are weakness in my chin. That's why I want to remove the AFO for strengthening.

[@atgf8001]

Thank u doc giving theropist money better then i realize i walk by my self 2 hrs a day,that does helping me

[@abdulelahkhunji6871]

Very smart.. Thanks i will follow you more convincing , MashaAllah. ❤️👍🏻

[@robinmilner8905]

Thanks for some good ideas Pre stroke I had some shoulder issues my doc sent me to a sports Pt for. 15 hand bike. He said for warm up. Most of what he he did wasn’t very helpful Therapists post stroke 2-5-2012 massive right MCA were fantastic. During my 1 month hospital Thdn 2 month residential rehab and to a degree in some of my 5 mthOp therapy. The walking part of therapy was mostly practical and progressive Sitting on edge of bed. I was bad and stood up on right leg which got me 2 of the best things for me one my favorite to this day saying. rule number one is do not fall. This was in response to the collective gasp of two nurses snd 3 med techs. But I was so dam tired of being picked up and strapped into a wheelchair. It also resulted in a therapists talking to me 15 minutes later asking if I wanted to start therapy. H$m&ll yes. The walking part was Progressive use of assistance equipment. When I got to where I could shuffle for a bit on my own things like scanning for obstacles how to get through doorway without banging my arm, walking in crowds, navigating real world situations. At the end and for a long afterward. I used hiking poles. I still keep one in my car and by my door that I can grab if I think I’m going to be-on my feet for a long time I had arthritis pre stroke as well as a Bunyan. On my affected side which is still an issue. Using my right side too much is due to that, having s buzzing low level pain which hasn’t stopped for one minute since 2-5-12, some weakness and not 100% confident in my balance. I can walk fairly well, if I’m tired and having a more painful day I may have a bit of a limp/not proper full rom. I’m not good on curbs and I need a handrail on steps. My distance is about 3/4 mile stroll with my dog on a good day. Things like shopping can wipe me out. I will now after watching this work on Using both legs more evenly. Also Watch more of your previous videos. I just recently discovered your channel Do you know of any channels as good as yours focused on cognitive therapy? Do you have video on curbs and stairs ? Fighting fatigue. ? Getting rid of the dam painful buzzing in my leg and arm. Mostly my hand?

[@amberlaree2822]

I love your channel

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching Amber! I hope the videos are helping you in your recovery :)

[@NorieEvasco]

thank u

[@ruthilano4737]

your rehab website is down I think? i cannot access it

[@frannymoore]

I’m pretty sure I got put on the bike as a time filler when they had too many patients at one time or didn’t know what to do with me 😂

[@nojtone59]

For what the outpatient rehab clinic was billing my insurance ($550/hr!),you would think a licensed p/t would be on hand...p/t assistants did most of the sessions,while the licensed p/t only did the monthly reviews!..I've found my progress has continued doing rehab on my own at a gym after the insurance ran out...you make a good point Dr. about finding a balance when putting together a rehab program.."Variety is the spice of life"..