Walk Farther and Faster After A Stroke (1/3)

[@LPHounds]

Dr... it's time i say this. Thank you... thank you so so so much. After my stroke, at 47yrs old, it was months before i could even get in the door to physical therapy. I had to take it upon myself and was truly BLESSED to have come across your page. The arm exercises i began with... all i can say is that when the arm returned to function, the therapist couldn't believe it. It was YOUR help, my stubborness, and true Grace. I've healed so much since. Thank you.. thank you.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi David! Thank you for watching and for sharing your story. Stubbornness and grace......a lovely recipe for success :) Keep going and keep inspiring!! I love, love, love learning about your arm progress!

[@San_i12349]

Cn u tell me wich exercise u used to do for d hand plse cn u tell me

[@LPHounds]

I used the suggested techniques presented on this youtube channel. I remember vaguely using my walking cane initially. I could not describe it as well as it is shown in these videos from this extraordinary Dr. Tobias.. patience and hope. ... Follow the guidance here ...perhaps try to not be discouraged by lack of progress but encouraged by whatever does. These days, staying focused on the lessons gained through difficulties help very much. It's critically important I consciously make the effort to stay focused on the positive. The journey has not ended for certain as the lessons of life's classroom are only now even visible.

[@jollyrancher7657]

How long did it take to get your arm movement back? I'm still waiting.

[@candyice9774]

​@@jollyrancher7657 Please don't see it as "waiting" rather, "healing" is much kinder to yourself. My stroke was almost a year and a half ago and I'm still in rehab working on getting mobility back in my arm and leg. Every little step brings me closer to returning to my life. It takes effort to have patience and trust in my body through such a "strange" and unknown process. Repetition is my new friend when i feel impatience creepin on me. Good luck and healthy blessings to you.

[@sandramcelrea1842]

Today I found you on KZbin. It was my fate to find you. I am leftsided hemiplegic with left side neglect, and post stroke nearly 3 years. Since the stroke Ive used a walker inside and outside. Im 76 and female. Recently I suspected I lack the confidence to walk without the walker, as I have no balance when using a stick. But after watching your video and reading FAITH IT til you make it I walked 12 steps without support and then 12 steps back to chair! Im going to build on that without losing quality of movement. I found this a very useful video with useful excercises to do. Many thanks to you. I will keep watching your videos. Thankyou .

[@OlekW]

I have walked over 2,800 steps today. As a quadriplegic with strong spastic stiffness this is a good score.

[@zallamzallam1641]

Yessir tgat is great i dm pleased for you

[@ryukoli4707]

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[@luanndavis-jindela3223]

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[@CarrieFinley-g1m]

Congratulations!!🎉. How are you progressing?

[@ruthmumford1077]

Here is a positive post for your subscribers. I had a devastating haemorrhagic stroke six years ago. Four years ago, I could only walk slowly for 200 yards, with a very poor gait. With the help of an excellent neurological physiotherapist here in England and a great deal of perseverance and determination I have improved sufficiently to walk a marathon over 12 days. This is even more remarkable as I have left side hemiplegia. I use an electrical stimulator to help me walk, but do need to hold my husband’s arm. We have raised £2,000 for the Stroke Association charity here in England. My message is keep trying and you will surprise yourself with what you can achieve. I might never be able to use my left arm and hand, but I can contribute to society.

[@cheriallan8706]

Thanks for that encouragement!

[@edgarlopez1640]

Great effort,God bless you..

[@luanndavis-jindela3223]

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[@cm4022]

Great video, I am just starting outpatient PT this month, yeah! So I am on sedentary side use wheelchair. I have been using your videos & exercises while I was waiting for outpatient. I am right at the 6 month mark since stroke. From watching your videos I am able to stand at least 10 - 15 mins a day. I look forward to talking my first step. Thanks Dr T.

[@rehabhqofficial]

C M that is excellent progress in the first 6 months! Keep it up! you will be walking soon!

[@feliciatapscott7688]

Thanks once again for the xideo

[@minniedeguzmanalfonso2122]

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[@barrodarwin]

have you been to surgery for your stroke?

[@jamescrawford4388]

I found I could do a lot more with a shopping cart in a store. I bought a half shopping cart from a local store. I now can walk the whole neighborhood block pushing a cart with a handy water bottle/Cain holder. The neighbors laugh and call me the bag man. But it works for me no rain or bad weather I can do 2 complete laps. Works out to about 3 miles a day

[@rehabhqofficial]

James, that is awesome! Yes, I should have mentioned that if you ask, some stores will give you a shopping cart. 😊 Glad to know you are putting one to good use 😊

[@ryukoli4707]

Bravo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. I try, many times, to use one most of the time when shopping.

[@robarbour3982]

It's what you thinking outside of the shopping store, great idea 💡

[@luanndavis-jindela3223]

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[@caroldorsett8170]

Thank you for these great videos. They have helped me with balance, subluxation and so much more. I had a stroke left sided in 2019 just after finishing surgery and treatment RAI for thyroid cancer. Then as I was doing rehab COVID19 hit and stopped everything as I live in a very small community 50 miles to another town. Since I found your videos I am following you and doing rehab using your instructions. Making progress. You are helping so many thank you!

[@lynnecameron6645]

Hi Dr Tobias, you wanted to know who is watching. I had a haemorrhagic stroke in August 2018 and was hemiplegic. I’ve been following you for some time now. I’m now walking around a mile a day but am getting pain in my unaffected knee. I’m probably at the point here I need to take a break and go back to exercises which will encourage better quality movement. I have spasticity in gastrocnemius plantar flexors and also extensor hallucis longus, not which I get 3 monthly botulinum toxin injections. Thank you for your videos.

[@douglasreas9353]

Exactly what I need. Free of leg spasticity (tight muscles) has been my draw back as well as balance.

[@foodroamer6065]

Dr. Tara your channel gives me motivation every day. You have created almost all videos Stroke survivors requires.

[@anjumafshan1297]

Am improving better. Thank you God bless you 🙏

[@relaxwithnature6532]

My goal is to be able to run

[@rehabhqofficial]

Yes Tamara! I might add a part 4 for those who have running as a goal :)

[@revdocrandy]

@@rehabhqofficial That would be great!

[@lucagian9801]

wonderfull! it is a blessing to listen someone so quiet and positive. thank you so very much!

[@revdocrandy]

Thanks for this video & this important series! I was very active before the (severe) stroke from a brain bleed at 49. I exercised & coached my kids’ soccer teams. I averaged 14,000 steps/day, according to my Fitbit. I think my fitness level & determination to get back on the soccer field have helped in my recovery. My daily step count is a bit lower, but averaging 9,000 steps/day these days (4+ years later). I know I need to work on improving my form, which is one of the things about your content I appreciate most! Thanks, Tara! 🙏🏼

[@monicasuyo1330]

I am definitely too sedentary!!! I’m in that vicious cycle! You explained that so well and glad to hear that my anxiety/panic is normal.

[@marielhuegel5021]

With focus and exercise I have better control over that fear now. Also, doing more shoulder stretches allows me to breath better & stand straight instead of tight hunching over and letting affected arm curl upwards.

[@MiKE-jz6jt]

Being a Phyisical therapist you do give good advice... MOST DONT and should not be Phyisical therapist..!

[@ifeomaobidinma4044]

Thank you for the video, GOD BLESSED ME WITH A GREAT AND GOOD PHYSICAL THERAPISTS . THIS MY 8 MONTH AFTER STROKE, ALL I CAN SAY IS THANK GOD, EVERYDAY I KEEP GETTING BETTER TO MY GOAL. MR DMITRIY IS A BLESSING TO ME AS A PHYSICAL THERAPISTS. GOD BLESS HIM MORE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS WHICH KEEPS MOTIVATING ME TO DO MORE ON MY OWN. YOUR TEACHING ARE SOUND AND INSPIRING TOO THANK YOU.

[@teresacollinsporterfield5488]

This video is so perfect to go over again. It certainly helps to always go over older material that you've given in the past. Especially starting a new year. And by the way Happy New Year Dr Tobias!

[@revdocrandy]

This week, I’ve tried some of these exercises. I certainly have my challenges, but interestingly, my balance isn’t too bad. But, one of the exercises that was especially challenging was standing on foam with my feet in a straight line. That’s one I definitely need to work on! 😊

[@martypowers6329]

Thank you

[@ShyamSundaresan]

NEUROLOGY, FISIO, REHAB .. WELL DONE FOR THIS HOLISTIC APPROACH.

[@TannyMobe]

thank you for the information it is sohelpful to me as a stroke survivor

[@SweetCarolineeeee]

I’ll add another reason: I’m super self conscious of my spastic gait , and it’s less noticeable when i walk slower. It’s really affecting my self esteem 😞

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Caroline! That is really common to feel anxious about the "spastic gait". I address this in this series. Stay tuned!

[@marilynbelton9829]

Thank you so much as always for your information I’m one of those people that is afraid to get caught out I have arthritis in hips and knees and it’s a struggle with the pain that I have but since the stroke it’s not as bad on my effected side which is my right side as it was but long distance walking is something else and I do try ❤️

[@lindadaly7602]

I always need your motivation in the early morning, 🙏 thanks

[@deshungrant31]

Had a massive stroke in 2017 so thank you for the video how does a person run again not sure the best way to start trying.

[@darrinmcdearmon3370]

It's been 3 years now and I still suffer from fatigue after the stroke. Is there anything else I can do to help this ? No one understands the fatigue. It's so frustrating

[@poojahm120]

Thank you so much once again, i have followed many of your exercise you have both explained and shown how to go about.

[@RebeccaHotchkiss-f3i]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This is very helpful😀 So glad to have found you!

[@amymacdonald3436]

I'm definitely more sedentary then I want to be. Fear of falling is huge

[@richardgayton1337]

This is far and away the best specific info on rehabbing from a stroke. I am 6 years post CVA and I keep improving, stronger, longer range, stopping pain. Especially helpful on understanding and maintaining a wise balance between staying dedicated to increasing your movement vs developing bad habits because we settle for the uncoordinated pattern movements we get back first after the CVA. We may give up because It seems like a drop foot will never improve so we walk on it and the ankle gets sore, but the proper exercises might make it improve if we listen to her and try them. Many thanks for channel!!

[@poojahm120]

My friend is using the Walker , how do we go about the same . The videos you shared are awesome. You are an Angel in disguise.

[@rubenmcd4386]

Happy New Year Mam. I'm Ruben stroke patient since sept 20 2020. I'm your avid fan. I'm following your vlog long time thank you very much. I'm from phillipines. God bless

[@Mulata723]

Hi Dr! Yesterday I went to Walmart with my weighted ankle weights and it felt good to do a brisk walk and get toned at the same time 🙂

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Shanelle! Thank you for sharing this "exercise tip" I love it!!! I know it is going to inspire others to get out there and get active!!

[@Mulata723]

@@rehabhqofficial Yes! 🙌🤗🙏

[@Mulata723]

@@lynnbelcher2035 Right now I'm at 3 lbs total (1.5 on each leg) but hopefully by July I plan on raising it up to 5 lbs. You got this! 🙌🤗

[@chatelinolivier2187]

Thanks for your very instructive and motivating videos, yesterday I walked 9 km to a French bakery. Thanks

[@rehabhqofficial]

Yes Chatelin! Keep up the great work!!!!

[@MR..181]

Hope you treated yourself....

[@reynaldocrisostomo8181]

yes i am becoming sedentary.this video is on time.

[@huggbear489]

Hi Tara, I really appreciate you doing these videos. At the age of 51, I had a basler artery stroke in July of 2020 that affected my center line and left side. I have been working out with different trainers at the gym 2x a week. My issue in the last few month has been nerve pain and heaviness in my left leg. I went from walking using a walking stick for 40 minutes 3 days a week to now about 40 minutes a week total because of nerve pain. The nerve pain does not hurt to the touch, per se, but just presents as pain in general in my leg and arm. Any suggestions on what I can do for this?

[@javiersanchez5389]

I started walking before these videos but they helped to improve my movements and walking , is it possible to ever walk again as we did before the stroke? Btw thanks for your videos, they are very helpful.

[@tyrellbaker3983]

God please bless this ANGEL..🤗🙏

[@rehabhqofficial]

Happy Sunday Tyrell!

[@frannymoore]

Great video! I can never walk quickly enough to the point to get across the street before the crosswalk timers due to my hemiplegia with spasticity and balance issues but I still have learned to walk a mile and joined a gym to keep up my strength. I love the elliptical, I feel like I’m running! Movement is SO important or I’ll get worse. Done that been there. It’s much harder to get back what I lose when I stop so I try to keep going!”

[@rehabhqofficial]

Yes Franny! I love the elliptical and I talk more about this in next weeks video when we tackle "cardiovascular fitness". Thanks for sharing your progress!

[@robinamorris4324]

your goals are your own small goals that add together to be a big change is best

[@rehabhqofficial]

Yes Robina! There is a wide range of goals and potential goals :)

[@robinamorris4324]

i started to walk by first leaning out of a chair to pick paper up one goal plus another meant standing to stepping to walking i’m not fast or perfect but j get there safely

[@jeanfaulk8934]

Thank you, I cane walk slowly with a level of confidence indoors (home and local YMCA). The outside elements (sun, wind, more challenging terrain) make walking look totally different. I need to start back some basics of balance and distractions to make an improvement, I think! ,

[@patriciachilders9955]

Thank you, useful information !

[@privatenexus5764]

15:26 Theres wally! Bottom of screen, slightly right of center. What is the dogs name.

[@thefamilychannel615]

Thank you mam❤️ Happy New year 🎉🎉

[@keningram9597]

I’m using a cane and have became dependent. Had blood clot on brain at 14 years old. Now I’m 63. Had drop foot, Paralysis in my left leg. Did fine at walking other than kick my left toe into the ground every once in awhile. As I got older I started getting real stiff legs. Physical therapy did wonders 10 years ago. I’m at my worst now. Need serious help.

[@jennygibbons1258]

Super important and just what I needed. Thanks. Looking forward to the upcoming advice on breathlessness etc. Thanks 🙏🏽

[@andreawales1938]

I love your videos! I have psoriatic arthritis instead of having had a stroke, but I find that your videos are extremely helpful in addressing my antalgic gait. At 00:54, though, please correct "Tobais" on screen to "Tobias" -- At least that's now it's spelled in another video of yours, and I believe that is how you verbally identify yourself. You might want to check all your videos for this mistake. I have come across at least two that have it.

[@daphnerodriguez9980]

THANKS YOU GOODNESS 🌟 DAPHNE COTTON ALWAYS 💜

[@lukeaw634]

today i walk more the usual from 1000 to 1500 steps but after that i was so tried i got back in my house took a long nap

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Luke! Thanks for sharing! You will definitely want to tune in for next weeks video. I address this issue :)

[@alanaquestelles6110]

Hi Dr Tobias I quit going to professional PT. However I have a good daily routine that I do along with doing some of the exercises you recommend. Like squats against a wall.

[@gloriaortiz5184]

Your tape are great thank you.I am in between

[@cheriallan8706]

Thanks for this series! I’m really needing motivation to increase steps and get more healthy. And I’ve finally come to terms with the fact that sometimes it’s best that I wear that AFO. Big thing for me. Your video on that made me try it again.

[@lindadaly7602]

👍

[@missycampbell4925]

o bought a ground reaction AFO about 5 years ago and it has made a dramatic decrease in my fatigue! it wasnt cheap but worth every penny!!im 10 years post. severe spascity and left neglect. what are your favorite AFOs? do u suggest wearing something on your foot at noght?

[@dancefrance1]

i love love your videos❤️i have MS and scoliosis and i can still walk!! this year i would actually like to go inside a store🙂. i have always heard that the trekking poles are superior to the use of a cane however i am wondering if that is always true-i seem to do better with a cane. and that could all be in my head….if you have time I’d love to know what are your thoughts are🙂

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching and for sharing! You bring up some excellent questions that I will address in next weeks video. Stay tuned!

[@marielhuegel5021]

Hi. I use the poles on my best days. Lightweight balance. If I really need strong support, I lean into the cane. I think the the poles encourage better posture.

[@luanndavis-jindela3223]

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[@acelgallander2497]

Thank you 😊

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching Acel!

[@shanali9742]

Always excellent videos

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching Shan!

[@myrafesasis8297]

hi!im from Phils.i love watching ur videos.,just want to ask why my knee is still weak,I can walk and stand but i have to lock my knees ,I have my stroke last year August but still my knees are weak,,is it normal ?please help me,thank u

[@annamay3707]

would you suggest swimming to someone who has hip arthritis and cannot walk fast,? so in order to get cardio, the only option left is swimming to avoid the hip pain.

[@janjenkinson1829]

Help could you address a tendenberg gate

[@lyndaatherton-miles9026]

Tara, please can you do a video about properception? My left leg doesn't know where it is in space - why does that happen?

[@09ironman1]

You're a good video that was entertaining

[@betsyholbrook355]

Recently left left collapsing. Two falls in four days. Walking reduced dramatically just in one week.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Yikes! I hope you can get to therapy soon

[@rudolfwester758]

Hi Tara. Wish you a prosperos 2022. Think I can reach my goal at 67? I was an athlete long time ago and quit jogging just some time before my stroke( ischaemic) I follow your videos all the time. And they helped me alot. God bless you.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Rudolph! Happy New Year! Keep working toward that goal! Just be smart about it. I find I have to pull in the reigns sometimes with my patient's who are former athletes 😊

[@rudolfwester758]

Hahaha. So it is with us. We still believe( which is not bad) we can do what we did before.

[@rehabhqofficial]

@@rudolfwester758 And you can! It is just about working smarter (and safer), not harder :)

[@rudolfwester758]

@@rehabhqofficial Thank you. Will do.

[@daphnerodriguez9980]

THANKS YOU GOODNESS 🌟 DAPHNE COTTON ALWAYS 💜 AWESOME

[@rajanishah4859]

How to leg big toe bending stop… Thank

[@judynoyes5281]

What do you think of Nordic walking poles? Using after a stroke. Thank you for your videos.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Judy! Thanks for watching and for the question! I love them!

[@nitayaboosri4878]

I​ had.sroke​ and​ brain.surgery​ and​i.had​ seizure.what.can i.do.​ My​ sister​

[@kimberlylivingston4066]

I need to get rid of this cane. I hardly even lean on it. It's like a pacifier to me. I feel safer with it tapping the ground.. please help! I'm 6 years post injury

[@lalithasundararajan2119]

I had a stroke 3 years back. I am 79 year old female. I do have some walking setbacks. I am able to walk with cane outdoor parking lot which is backside of my house. My left side was affected. I do walk; but some time I drag my left foot. Not able to lift the foot high enough similar to the right foot. I walk 3 rounds about 1.3 miles in an hour. The walking is enough do you think? Any suggestion Thanks

[@pete555947]

I had an ischemic stroke in October 2022 and have been doing PT & OT ever since. It has most affected my left arm and hand. My legs and body feel heavy but i don't have any of the problems that you illustrated, I have pretty good balance and knee bending is not a problem. I think that I am walking correctly with good quality but my whole body feels heavy. Is this normal? Any suggestions? I have watched many of your video's and really enjoy them.

[@jennifernorris1720]

I can walk but I have a tendency to drag my left foot. My big toe is stiff while the others curl if I apply a lot of pressure. Can you tell me what to do to correct this?

[@harimdh]

Thank you Dr! Very useful video

[@SreedathDatz-xu2ie]

Mam please can you make one more video with subtitle option on the same topic

[@chrisnexus1889]

I am not walking much because my toes curl downward when I do. It is painful. Stroke left side affected.

[@ginn818]

I feel stiffness in muscle around my neck and shoulders while I was walking, and I don’t perspire that much as when I was not a stroke.What I did incorrectly?

[@reinpahit714]

Hi! I had my stroke years back and i am on walker since, but when i read your vlog about trying to walk again i was able to do little baby steps without my walker, but i can feel heaviness on my head whenever i try to do it, Please Help! thnks so much! -Gerein

[@dianeweisberg9623]

I use a walker. My stroke happened just before Covid became an issue, so l haven’t really tried to do much community walking. Mostly I walk in the house with the walker, and some wall walking, too. When I walk slowly I can usually keep my left leg from going into hyper extension or collapsing, but I don’t know what I should do to get my heart rate up for aerobic help.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for sharing this Diane! You are on the right track and next week I have lots of tips on working on cardiovascular fitness (including other modes besides walking 😊)

[@mariaestelle4494]

I’m Walking 60 minutes per day 90 days after stroke.

[@wendyozalp4507]

I walk 5,000 steps daily indoors just getting around my house going up and down the stairs I also cyle every day for 90 mins on my recumbent bike

[@reynaldocrisostomo8181]

thank you again or the video.

[@mantshegoselepe3844]

Hi Tara I have been trying to walk after a stroke but I can't seem to be able to walk without my walker. I had the undiagnosed stroke in 2017. What could be holding me back

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Mantshego! Thanks for sharing your story. Use the YT search bar and type rehab hq and walking. That should get you to some videos I have made on this topic :)

[@ericmo2738]

I want to go back to running, but it has been a month that I had my stroke. Dr want me to take it easy, I can walk 5 km without assistance, mobility is good, just my left hand has these pins and neddles.

[@wendycastellanos5093]

I'm 42 I've had my stroke at 40. I was doing really good until about Oct of this year. My energy level went way down even my speech is bad. Its hard for me to get out of bed. I recently had another MRI and EGG those came back good. So I don't know why I'm feeling like this?

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Wendy! Thank you for sharing. go to the YT search bar and type "rehab hq and fatigue". It might help but I am glad to hear you went to see your MD regarding this. Also necessary to rule out a serious medical condition when it comes to unexplained fatigue.

[@hilbenj624]

I'm now getting my balance after a stroke on the left side which is a bit weak the right side is okay

[@ΠαναγιώτηςΠαιδαράκης]

I'm thanking U for the video, BUT I didn't find the : "Walk Farther and Faster After A Stroke (2/3")! Unless there isn't any.

[@ireneslusher387]

I didn't have a stroke and I have the same problem with balancing. Is it possible to have a stroke without knowing?

[@chris-4566]

I had a stroke just over a year ago. I can walk short distances (150 meters) but then need to rest a while. My question is: Has the stroke affected not only my arm and leg on the right side, but also internal organs such as my lungs. It would make sense to me because I’m not overweight.

[@BetsyDIY]

High fat diet eating unhealthy . Even if your skinny can still affect you also smoking

[@Canada93214]

i had cervical and lumbar spine operation but difficult to walk i feel like my feet are so heavy and my legs and my head . what exercise i will do i fell like i dobt have balance

[@springtime8029]

I'm Still dealing with stroke fatigue

[@SuperDemonhunter777]

walk run 5 miles per day

[@billybob-en4zh]

Is it possible to learn to walk without a cane or walker if you have no feeling at all in your affected leg?

[@douglasreas9353]

Cervical fusion C5-C6 and C3-C4, with myelopathy causing poor ankle proprioception.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching Douglas! And, thanks for sharing your story.

[@rudyrico6770]

Can we use a wabble board with an AFO

[@catslover251]

Its been a year since my strok i walk 1hour in day but its not normal my legs feel stiff behind my knees i font nkow howa can i fix that pls help what can i do

[@staceypalmer6674]

Need Outpatient Rehab Facility

[@tonyarnold3187]

I have my stroking standing for long periods of time what exercise can I do to maintain a strong strong posture I am walking 20 ft without a but I'm still wobble please help me

[@onehandedwonders]

This series is exactly what I need right now. I've been wondering how to increase my stamina and walking distance, especially since I will be driving soon.

[@cjnthn]

How do I speed up my walking progression? I tend to be going from walker to nothing. Using a cane just feels weird?

[@ineztaylor6497]

Good morning i had a stroke my right hand and right foot is slow