Stroke Exercise: Fix the foot and ankle

[@marieb381]

I had an ischemic stroke when I was 38 years old and I was bedridden for months now I'm proud to say that I can walk without an assistive device outside, I drive, I go to the mailbox... no it doesn't look "normal" but I couldn't even sit up in the beginning! I had to learn EVERYTHING all over again and your videos helped me so much!!! It will be 2 years on Valentine's Day and I live by myself now and I can make my own food and everything now I don't have a Mobility Scooter or a walker anymore! I used to have assistance to transfer to a wheelchair and have somebody stay here with me all the time for meals etc... I came so far because of you!! Watching your videos made me never give up! I never settled for what happened to me...I'm still tryin to improve every single day. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Seriously.

[@luciannamwale2481]

I'm 38 I have ischemic stroke too.cant put on shoes hope I will soon my toes are stiff & so painful.

[@marieb381]

@@luciannamwale2481 I am so sorry to hear that happened to you! Please don't give up! Just think about today and make it better than tomorrow. Do not think about the future ..just keep moving forward and before you know it you will experience goals that only you can celebrate because you remember how hard it was to achieve!..small goals make me so happy! You know what my biggest accomplishment was this month?? Stepping up onto a curb. seriously I could not do that for over 2 years ....don't give up!!!!

[@faisalahmad3309]

RESPECT

[@JorgeBenavides-d7w]

I had the same problem from 2020 and still need a walker to get around , what was your secret?

[@anhgels]

im so happy for you

[@garypatton3123]

My wife, had a stroke, recently. I cannot stress enough, how helpful these videos are. Thank you, sincerely, so much.

[@sendlocation8476]

Any tips or exercises that family members can do to help one recover from stroke related: - Hand numbness - Cannot move ankles/toes - Cannot walk from one weak leg I really hope recovery is possible since cannot move toes. I been so depressed and worried.

[@drmaniac8870]

​@@sendlocation8476 when it's physical thing just work on it .. don't even think of negativity.. hope u recover soon as i did n doing ... Depression isn't just a mood it is more dangerous than a poison..

[@collincoats4600]

This November will be 3years. Haven’t had PT since my first year bc insurance fell through. No dr or anybody I have seen has helped me like your videos. They act clueless and have helped me to stay in the mindset that there is nothing I can do. I am going to start doing these workouts and going to try to set up a workout routine. Mentally depressed and drifting backwards thinking nothing will get better. I did just buy the sleep afo. Thank you so much hoping I can find the inner me again to help myself get better

[@ryukoli4707]

Are you on Social Security Disability? If so, you are entitled to MEDICARE! They will allow you to return every year, with a doctor's script, for 2-3 months at a time. Check it out. You may want to make adjustments to your plan. They will, also, cover an AFO, as long as you have a script from your doctor. A General Practitioner can write it out for you. Ask about Baclofen, too. It's for Neuro spasticity.

[@julietodd3781]

Agree about dr and physios no help to me at all . Had stroke 2019

[@maristeladiaz6155]

Samesies

[@ImLisaMoore]

​@@ryukoli4707hello can you tell me what an AFO is?

[@koobuck]

Good luck hang in there and stay strong

[@jonlandis3953]

This video is 2 years old and I am just finding it! My son had a severe TBI in March of 2019 and this video has been so helpful! I hope u r still making them!

[@tamarec]

My husband had a left brain stroke 3weeks ago. This has been the best rehab you tube video I've found. He still has another week in rehab and I want to be ready for him when he comes home. Thank you!

[@larryboroff2801]

He’s lucky you found this video so early in his rehab. It took me six years and once I finally found it I was so elated. I’m not sure why my neurology team hasn’t taught these things.

[@sendlocation8476]

Any improvements with your husband? What were symptoms did he have before and after stroke? After stroke I am currently experiencing numb hand and unable to walk. Cannot bend the ankles or move the toes. No toe movement is what worries me the most. Will I be able to move it later on? Any exercises I can get my sons to do to help recover?

[@neothe_road_to_recovery_2062]

Such an important video and think a lot of people underestimate the value. Strapping my legs and a ramp made a huge difference. I can hold my hips now but still strap my legs for some things to prevent my leg from wondering out. And most people already have a walking belt or sling they can use for it. 👍🙏

[@lisawilliams7739]

OMG! I'm a little over a year out from my stroke and this whole video made so much sense to me. I have been dealing with this for a while now. I had 3 weeks of inpatient rehab, home health pt/ot, and have completed 2 rounds of outpatient therapy as well and none of this was ever mentioned when I spoke of these exact concerns.

[@jcline87]

I have been in the same boat, only 35 years old currently and trying to overcome the ramifications of the stroke which was 7 months ago. I have been on medications, and professional physical therapy sessions (stretching, balance, aqua). When I research spasticity due to a stroke there seems to be no cure, only symptom management. I'm an "unusual" case for the doctors I have seen and they haven't given me much hope or options. Trying to take it upon myself to retrain the brain.

[@sravans5505]

@@jcline87 Hey im 33 years old and had a major and “unusual” stroke in 2020 now recovered 99% and still recovering. You can do it as well. Stay positive👍🏼 take care.

[@koobuck]

Same here!Good luck and stay strong!keep up the progress!

[@relaxwithnature6532]

I watch your videos over and over, you are truly a blessing Dr. Tobias

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thank you Tamara. I am so happy they are helping you.

[@ryukoli4707]

@@rehabhqofficial you have become my personal cheerleader! We all get down, ESPECIALLY AFTER A TRAUMATIC BRIAN INJURY! It's a long process. Sure need the encouragement. Thank you!💞

[@BekasBecky]

Hello! I’m a young physiotherapist and I want to thank you a lot because I didn’t had a great education on neuro physio and your videos are helping me a lot to treat a new patient of mine with a stroke in 2012. Thank you!

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Rebecca, glad you are getting some use out of these. :)

[@eltiobry3859]

Hello, I am in this same situation and I use Dr. Tobias videos to help me treat my patients to the best possible therapy, thanks

[@linamora4339]

Hello I have had³ 3 strokes and know I am going to walk again even though they don't think I will. After my first stroke t 26 I was hemiplegic but I could still walk and talk okay. After my second stroke at 47 I could still walk and talk but my balance not that good. Now after third stroke at 57 I cannot walk and my speech is impaired. I try to put weight on my left foot but I can't. I stand half hour daily and then I do exercise for about 2 hours with some resistance bands . With my AFO on. Should I take it off and try to stand without it?

[@ndanemapatricianarsu2915]

THANK YOU SO MUCH . WATCHING FROM SIERRA LEONE - WEST AFRICA. YOU ARE A GREAT TEACHER. EXPLANATION QUITE EXPLICIT TO FOLLOW

[@zitaorosz1975]

My biggest problem is my ankle rolling. Can you imagine how bad it is when I drive? I always have to pull over when it is acting up and adjust it, or ask the person sitting next to me to reach over and “Please fix my leg!” Thank you so much Dr. Tobias. IYou are the best. I am your biggest fan. 😀❤️

[@shezafool2]

Thanks for answering my unasked questions. Before my stroke I naturally supinated. Hopefully, I can correct this using your techniques and suggestions.

[@amejury]

I have been following these videos every day the affected arm and leg are improving and during lock-down are a god send keep up the good work you are a star ...

[@mattblackstock3336]

Impeccable timing. Thank you!

[@drmaniac8870]

As a medical student i had this stroke after my final year before internship... Underwent surgery .. somehow with the help of physiotherapists in our locality i was able to go back to complete my internship n i did it n earned my Dr degree n started working.. even now i have some difference n still on physiotherapy...

[@lindsayp6483]

Your videos are fabulous thank you so much! I will use all of this in clinic and bonus - I am finishing up my OT program and doing a short presentation on spasticity for my rehab class. I hit the jackpot finding your channel!

[@wesongafrankline5230]

I'm a GBS patient, have a drop foot which has been improving slowly,thanks to your videos.

[@koobuck]

Thank you,DrTobias! I'm so glad i found your channel!🙏

[@lhwhatley]

Your presentation is very useful in one’s recovery from spasticity. A lot of medical people talk about but few give good advice for overcoming its affects. Techniques help overcome the lack of effective orthotics. More clinical education understanding stroke is your strong suit! It has opened my mind’s eye to what I believe….

[@ryukoli4707]

She specializes in Neuro PT. Just as surgeons specialize in the various areas, so do physical therapists.

[@amberhagy8965]

Last time I’ll comment but thank you so very much for this information! I tried this stretch twice tonight with a foam wedge my mom had for her neck from her chiropractor. I used my afo while doing the stretch. Did the stretch maybe 1 minute twice tonight and when I walked again after I was actually able to step more towards the inside of my foot as opposed to the outside of my foot. Instant relief to foot problems I’ve been having for 2 years now. I had thought for a long time it was pain from my afo but after trying this stretch I realize it’s not my afo at all and you’re the only person I’ve encountered that ever spoke on it being from spasticity and offering a possible fix for it. Thank you so much for your videos and spending time to make them!

[@rehabhqofficial]

Amber, I apologize for my delayed response to your previous comment. I AM SO HAPPY TO READ THIS!!! The best comments are those of you who share your progress. Thanks again for commenting and for sharing this. I hope you have inspired others to give this a try. :) Oh, and btw, I hope this is NOT the last time you comment. :) These comments are the very reason this channel exists :)

[@amberhagy8965]

Orlando Neuro Therapy I’m just trying not to comment so much that I annoy you.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Amber, this is what I do. Never annoyed 😊

[@marilynmarilyn5467]

Thank you so very much for explaining the difference between drop foot and spasticity . I have been dealing with this issue for over ten years now and not once has any of the therapists I have seen mention or have me do any of the suggested exercises you explained in your video. I am relieved, and now have a place to start exercising my leg, foot and ankle. Hoping to be walking better in the near future.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thank you for watching and for sharing. I am so glad you found this video helpful. I can't wait for you to share an update on how your walking is improving. 😊

[@blossomrussell8652]

Thanks for your video and I like how u explain I have foot drop I pray it would get better

[@SeekingDove]

I must say you have given me inspiration and hope!!!! ❤

[@marieb381]

Me too! I love her videos!

[@Jennifer-xs8lr]

Thank you thank God you exist and thank you for the information you Give for people with m s And the other diseases that people have to go through That may not have an idea where start . stay blessed

[@brickhouse7401]

I like the way you express yourself with your hands, Doctor. This really reinforces your instructions and is a visual cue for my stroke-induced difficulty with attention span and retention. Great video, thank you so much

[@peymanehgol1284]

Thank you ever so much , this condition is what my 20 years old daughter has been dealing with since she started walking again after her brain stroke that happened after an AVM intervention, her physiotherapist tried many thing most of them extremely painful including inserting needles in her leg but none of them worked and two days a go she nearly sprained her ankle ,she also can't control her knee and over extends it , İ am literally in tears finding some hope here , İ am going to do all the exercises with her

[@ryukoli4707]

Get to a Neurological Physical Therapist. Ask before you book, if they have any on staff. The nervous system is VERY TRICKY! The scientists (and patients) are learning new things ALL THE TIME! Think them as being your team, as well as yourself! Believe me, they love the input. A two-way learning experience.

[@CherrymaeFabz]

i love you videos .. im 36yrs old and got strike already lst ugust 2023tinow i can walk with cane but my prov sometimes is spatic foot so i put foot support whenever i walk outside door..but i walk barefoot inside the house

[@iamrisingphoenixx]

u are a serious genius

[@Marina-pi4zw]

Thank you very much, Tara, your explanations to the topics and the exercises are so valuable. I appreciate them a lot!

[@jaffarhussainkhant8009]

Oh, I was so looking for something like toe separators , I thought it doesn’t exist. I did search in past with some other key words but didn’t find. Thanks for bringing this up.

[@elibrown3670]

Thank you so much For Tara Tobias. I been watching your channel and helping my toddler get over a Grade 4 brain bleed while in NICU 😍Thank you for sharing you are like an angel sent by God. I wish I could give you a hug.

[@rehabhqofficial]

I am so so glad that this video is helping. However, you are the angel sent from God helping your son with such dedication. I have not worked with pediatrics in several years, but when I did, I thought these little humans had so much potential given that their brain was still developing. Generally speaking, as kids (with movement challenges) develop, it is good to give them opportunities to explore and interact with their environment (and whenever possible) being there to help them move with "near normal" movement patterns. I hope this helps! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@lespangen]

agree totally: Dra Tara is a Godsend😬👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@lespangen]

Absolutely 😬😬👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼♥️♥️

[@billkoch9218]

You described my symptoms exactly. Ankle rolls ,I step and lose balance. The issue you didn't cover was how to strengthen a weak ankle. I'm going to search some of your other videos. I haven't fallen in about three years but I've come close and its always the ankle supination. Thanks for your videos they are far and away the best on you tube. I don't wear my brace because I don't want my ankle to get weaker as I depend on the brace more and more. My toes curl a lot too. Some days less than others and I've found I can "walk that off" usually.

[@charlenekulukulualani9447]

I also have weak ankle and curled toes…

[@julietnoma3446]

Thank you so much. I got a big tip on how to work on my problem. I had undergone cranial brain operation due to meningioma tumor. GOD BLESS for giving us an information on how to do it even on our own.😊🙏

[@Angela86798]

I had my stroke oh year ago and you give me more information than the doctors or my physical therapist have her my ankle turning in. Thank you so much for the information

[@ryukoli4707]

Tara is VERY THOROUGH!

[@mariashrager9678]

I’m having my husband who is 6 months post stroke do these. Thank you!

[@rafsreels]

Great info! Just what I needed. Hopefully, the suggestions will help me reduce my ankle rolls. Thank you.

[@relaxwithnature6532]

Love this video it was very informative but I would have love to see more of these actual exercises for the ankle and foot. Even though you’ve placed clippings in your video those clippings go really fast. Thank you for your videos they really gives me and others hope and motivation.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks Tamara! That is an excellent point. I will try and make a separate video with just clips of the exercises :)

[@shelleymm7]

I agree I really need help but I cant see the foot in the bottom of the video

[@davidnewland2556]

yes I've been subscribed for a while, my afo is hinged and I have a light carbon composite that is supposed to assist my ankle in springingup

[@davidnewland2556]

I did try the motus hand mentor, while they told me I was gaining strenght I never saw the improvement they said I was making,I did get a little extension after 3months, but i had so many issues with the units they sent, soft wareissues andhardwareissuesI ordered some of the saebo equipment, the mesh glove and some contact electrodes, unfortunately the tens unit I need to make use of the things I actually recieved was on back order I've been waiting for it to arriveI'll update my progress when I make some, my wife and son tell I'm not as patient as I used to bewhen it comes to spending money disability doesn't make up for what I used to make, it may seem I was hard on motus nova,I paid $199.00/er month for the use of the stuff they sent, and the clinical support was minimal

[@fredkotthaus1518]

Thanks for the video library that one can revert to when necessary

[@louisaa3911]

Hi TARA god bless you i dont find words in my vocabulary best and beyond excellent

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Louisa. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words. It means a lot to me and I hope these videos are helping you. :)

[@virtuosoproductions4589]

Thanks, still waiting for a video on scissoring of affected leg. I was doing majority of your suggestions and I'm not even physiotherapist. Great work dr. Tobias

[@farabanabi4944]

I am so grateful that I have found you and your programs.You are the only one who have proposed the using of toe separators (thin & large), night splint and foam wedge to me (as an MS patient). Could you please address the provider of outrigger (kickstand) as well. Thank you for many times. 13:36

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching Fara! I hope these tips are helpful. An Orthotist can build the "out-rigger" on the shoe. :)

[@farabanabi4944]

Orlando Neuro Therapy ❤️

[@alenkajarc6382]

Thank you, dr. Tara. You are the best. 😊🙌 You help me a lot with your videos. 🙏

[@vibhutimalhotra9455]

Thankyou Ma'am for sharing your knowledge... really helpful..god bless ❤️🙏

[@stha7548]

You are brilliant Tara! Thank you so much! I followed your advices and my walk is improved so much! I have a question here, my walk was really good for a couple of days - no hyperextention, no curling feet, strong core etc. From yesterday, my walk suddenly went back to the my old way. It has been very difficult for a couple of days. I wonder why that is? Is there anything I can do to continue the level I have achieved? Many thanks!

[@scottaussem1771]

Im14yrs out from a stroke your so encouraging ive been getting slot more pain on my left side in last year its a bummer but i look at it like my brains waking up

[@scottaussem1771]

No one ever talks about it First my throad has bern getting sore latly whrn i tslk ivr googled it im yhinking my lrft vocal chord is paralized i can talk its probably been irritated all along but now that things are waking up i can feel the soreness

[@mus495]

Thanks a lot for your great support Dr Your channel is very much helpful and I am glad to hearing from you couple of times in a week, since I stop going to the gym because of corona. By the way, I have completed one year following your channel, thanks again for youuuu

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks Mohamed! I am glad I am able to help. Just for fun, I went back through my KZbin analytics.......and 1 year ago I had 450 subscribers. :) I can not thank you enough for sticking it out with me. I hope to keep improving and bringing you quality videos to help you in your recovery.

[@eswarikamireddy260]

I haven't started early and lost all the movement that I had. Now, even I have rotated ankle and dorsiflexed ankle. Am trying to figure out how to improve them. Your videos really educating me. I understand the importance of bracing.

[@MiniSoodaYT]

My mother also improving now and now she is having ankle problem . Can you tell me how long you took all the movement came and which or what stage is this of stroke

[@eswarikamireddy260]

@@MiniSoodaYT Mine isn't stroke. I have Spinal cord infection. I have not recovered completely and not walking yet.

[@MiniSoodaYT]

@@eswarikamireddy260 i am sorry please dont mind

[@eswarikamireddy260]

@@MiniSoodaYT no problem. I am also trying to figure out how to improve myself.

[@MiniSoodaYT]

@@eswarikamireddy260 god bless you .

[@LindseyFlello]

This is brilliant thank you my physio just keeps giving me botox instead of exercises like these so I'll be doing them by myself myselft thank you so much 🙂

[@ToradEmire]

Nice presentation proud to be a physiotherapist.

[@suekinsey7978]

Happy Holidays Tara. I appreciate you so much!.

[@cherylhiggins2176]

This is another helpful video. I will practice practice practice. I also have toes curling. It started just before the two year stroke anniversary. You are a Godsend. Thank you. 🤗❤️

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Cheryl! yes, toe curling usually sets in a little later. Keep up with the exercises and thanks again for watching!!

[@ellynnyoung5406]

Hello, I am so glad I found Your site.I have gotten more information and help from your videos than from my Neurologist.I have spasticity on my left side, and all the problems that go with it. So, after 5 MRI's about to be 6 and 2 EMG's etc. He still doesn't really know where it came from.I have been dealing with this problem for two years! I am now going to start Physical therapy.Wish me luck, I need it!

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching and for sharing your story Ellynn! I am rooting for you. You got this!

[@chinaguy4425]

Thanks Dr. Tara, all this information is going to help my wife with her ankle recovery. My wife normally uses an AFO brace when she walks outside, mainly to protect her from rolling over her ankle from uneven surfaces and things that can create a problem. We love your videos, the content you share is very basic, yet for me, it is a good learning experience...

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching! I am glad it is helpful. And yes, my goal is to make it very basic :) So I am glad I am accomplishing what I intend :)

[@chinaguy4425]

Dr. Tara, my wife is experiencing so soreness with the muscle that causes the foot to bends towards her, located at the top side of her foot that stretches up to her shine muscle. For myself, I experience a crap with that same muscle if I over-exercise, would you have any therapy that can address our problem.

[@ryukoli4707]

@@rehabhqofficial even after 7 years, I am STILL IN REHAB MODE! I appreciate your pep talking and reiterating the simple/complicated truths. The last part is my foot and ankle. You are a beautiful inspiration. I am fortunate enough to have been able to buy a non- insurance covered AND VERY EXPENSIVE, BIONESS! Goal? To eventually NOT NEED THE BIONESS! STRESS GAVE ME THE STROKE (WHICH I MIRACULOUSLY SURVIVED) AND IT'S COMPLICATING MY SPASTICITY!

[@TheTexasMortgageGuide]

These are great videos. So helpful. Thank you!!

[@tatynad1]

Thank you, a very important and necessary topic.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thank you for watching!

[@mariakrizkukucka6486]

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[@mariakrizkukucka6486]

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[@romeldelizo7249]

Hi dr tobias pls help me am a stroke patient for about 2monthsi cannot control my left foot pls help me

[@ziaakhtar267]

Love from Pakistan ❤️ Dr zia Physiotherapist ❤️

[@liliarevalo8683]

Excellent video.But i can't find the sleeping foot brace.

[@terrysmith5868]

I have MS and tried the sleeping foot brace and it caused burni g hot nerve pain so be aware.

[@HalfWarrior]

Thanks again Tara, always hitting the mark! Much appreciated!

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thank you for watching and for commenting. :)I hope you are staying safe :)

[@aliyahrashid7084]

I had a stroke 25 years ago. My left side was affected so even now my left foot rolls in. I've damaged so much shoes. I can't even wear heels. But my leg is fine do I need to follow these exercises to tie both legs..? Please advice me or share another video that I should follow. I stopped doing pt because it hurt too much

[@curlychew2736]

My lord, I’ve just discovered you.. thank you 🙏

[@god8177]

Hello I been a fan of urs since you have started these videos and I have had 2 brain surgeries and 3 strokes on top of that and I was told that I am paralyzed on my left side please help

[@rajendranganapathy5560]

My son R Ganesh is having spasticity in the left leg ankle. I find no tool is available in India for the improvement. I find the Norco Fasciitis Night Splint will be of more useful. But I am unable to buy this since the cost of the material is very much on the higher side. By seeing that image I started trying to make it on my own. Thanks for the idea and the information given by Dr. Tara. I subscribed the channel with notification reminder option.

[@maurocruz1393]

Thanks you very much from Misiones Argentina

[@symbolizercom148]

great info and so glad it aligns with what I have been doing.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Awesome! So glad to know you are on the right track ;)

[@debrawolleycrochet]

Y0ur v channel has help me regain my balance. Thank you. My dog watches over me alot. She does what is called leading. She leads me and frce me to walk. She helps me with balance.

[@Chasbelieves]

I had a foot injury almost 3 years ago. This video should help😁

[@jihadhaddadin1586]

good job Dr.

[@howardjones638]

Im 2 months after stroke left side the VA has not been much if any help most of my help has been from you thanks so much

[@lucaonelove8176]

Left side inept. I don’t know what to do! I just started your videos! I always tell myself! Heel in! TOE DOWN!

[@ericawhite9430]

Thanks,I fell down stairs and knocked a couple of my bones out of place,but these exercises and physical therapy are helpful

[@johnnymav1]

Thank you so much for helping out so many of us...

[@rehabhqofficial]

It is 100% my pleasure. I hope you are staying safe wherever you are at in the world..... :)

[@ChrisTankCrasher]

I really believe I have this in both feet. I had a severe army accident and I’ve had it ever since. But I had no head injury I’m aware of? Also every person I’ve seen always just says, they have no idea what is up with my. Both my feet just hang from my leg, but I can lift my feet ok. The pain in my calf’s etc is so bad constantly. I’ve had those for years.

[@elainemashburn9379]

Great info! Definitely addresses my issues!

[@jenpechan3467]

You’ve stayed in many different videos that wearing an AFO is important. However, I used my AFO religiously when I had little kids. Yeah I worked for 10 years and whenever I took my shoes off, I fell frequently. I always had a horrible gate that made sense with my right foot no matter what Pt I went to. Moving to Florida I need to learn to walk on the beach . So barefoot or with light weight, then shoes I walk to the beach. The past two years I barely wear my AFO and I’m able to walk with shoes and I do have a foot drop ankle hook that I use (have several different types for different shoes) But I found for the first time I’m able to wear sandals now without an AFO and not have an accident be falling . Therefore, I really disagree with many physical therapist, saying you need to learn to live with the AFO . I did for 10 years and it didn’t work. Everyone is different . So please try something safely for yourself.

[@kellygilmore8626]

Thank you for this! My PT told me I will be in an AFO for the rest of my life. I refuse to give ip hope and will keep trying. I hate the AFO

[@shannonkahra28]

Thank you this is what happening to me now.

[@mayhemm6879]

Thank you for all you do

[@H.Dr.Bashirahmed7841]

thanks.dr.ur dynamic teaching simple solutions.these are very helpful for any body.who canot afford hospitals .

[@sylvieblouin662]

Thanks so much I do most of your exercises starting in a pool what do you think example walking on my toes , backwards did you ever think doing a book showing the exercises it would be so helpful u ser so useful

[@coachmulok8431]

Hello Dr Tara Thanks to this video Very help us

[@aprillynvaleroso-dolor2374]

may i know where to buy the AFO with internal splint as shown in your video 13:05? thank you.

[@janeturibe9298]

Hello Tara, my foot is over pronated thanks to spraining my baby toe 4.5 years ago. I have had MS for over 27 years and unfortunately, that entire leg is now weak. I watched the hip drop video...which is one of my challenges... super helpful! Hoping you can do a video on overpronation. My foot of course turns out...which makes walking very awkward and unstable!! Thank you!!

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Janet! Thanks for watching! Thank you for sharing your story. This is a pretty common problems. I will try to address this in a future video. Stay tuned!

[@hcm444]

I would advise you to look up Trevor Wicken in the MS gym if you haven't already.

[@Leo-rb9sp]

Thank you for the advice! Do you recommend practicing walking without the AFO at some point to alleviate the foot ankle spasticity so the stroke patient does not become dependent upon the AFO for life?

[@ryukoli4707]

@Bella,Ella! Wow, not good! It only weakens the ankle more! I love the wedge. My first outpatient PT used it with, and I right away saw/felt the benefit (they were made of wood vs foam). My husband made me a set. I used it along with my BIONESS training mode all through the pandemic lockdown. THAT COMBO WAS A GODSEND! When I went back to outpatient PT, (yes, I go back every year, 2-3 months, as the insurance will allow) my PT was amazed I hadn't lost any of my acquired range!

[@robertmartin8762]

Hi Tara. Firstly I appreciate the flow of good information. Bless you my dear. Do you have any recommendations for those suffering Gout. Also was a recent patient(4 mths ago) for triple bi pass. The care afterward was less than stellar if not any at all. No physio for either. The experiences had me believing it was all a new Stephen King concept. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks again😇🤓😎

[@ryukoli4707]

Contact a PT that specializes in orthopedic PT. Anything to do with bones and/or joints. She can help you, however, her speciality is Neurology PT.

[@AamirFitnessClub]

Amazing video. Its very helpful for all of us. keep doing and keep sharing beautiful videos like this❤❤❤....

[@lindamilligan336]

great video just wondering if the foam wedge stretch works while wearing afo

[@melissamccormick3153]

My daughter has a brain injury and per your video, her issue is spasticity and causes her right foot to roll outward. Serial casting helps alot to stretch her so she can get her foot flat on the floor. She also has the Bioness 300 which works well at lifting the foot but if she is super tight, it can't clear her safely for walking. She started with an AFO with SMO insert as you suggest and no doubt she is stable in it. But I don't like it because I feel she is locked up in it and doesn't have a chance to stretch and get stronger. She also gets Botox treatments in her leg. Clearly it is all a balancing act. Can you speak to using the Bioness versus the AFO for someone who does struggle with spasticity.

[@stephanielandgarten3342]

Is there a brand and style of women's sneakers that is best for supination, stability and balance as I had a stroke 17 years ago when I was 33 years old? Thank you for this very important information!

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Stephanie, that is an excellent question. It is best to work with the person who made your base so they can help you choose a shoe that will work best. In my experience, I have tendency to lean toward new balance (not minimalist sneaker) but the actual "traditional" old school new balance. They have a wide toe box (to fit a brace), pretty stiff leather (adding stability), and you can get them in velcro or lace up. I hope that helps!

[@stephanielandgarten3342]

@@rehabhqofficial Thank you!

[@samirsaha9689]

I like this foot drop vedio.i am a paralysis pasen.my ankle foot drop distrap..Thank you mam for vedio you tube.

[@adrielians1152]

Im a budding neuro physiotherapist and I am a big fan of orlando neuro Physiotherapy

[@Tampa2Enjoy]

What companies do the kickstand to the outside of your shoe?

[@paulinesmith8396]

This is exactly what my foot does Dr Tabias. Fall over sometimes. Dr you very much for this information.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Pauline. Thanks again for watching and for commenting. I hope this video helps!

[@eliasdavidreyes8611]

Great great great video.

[@Sbannmarie]

I subbed! Happy to do so

[@curtisp70]

Yep your videos are a godsend

[@stevenhollinshead8932]

Absolutely brilliant!! 👌

[@saurabhsharma-eb5ky]

Dr Tobias. Thanks much for the wonderful self help esp these times 🙏 Need guidance if there are any foot finger and hand finger exercises. Meningioma surgery affected rt leg and palm. Foot drop improved by doing most of ur videos. Hope to get back perfect soon. Thanks and appreciate

[@arvindcv7943]

I humbly request you to make a video to fix Delayed response on movement. Lately. I was in a passenger seat on a motorcycle and while getting down I was finding it difficult to extend my knee and abduct as my hip was arrested on seating position and as my knee was bend for a long time. Kindly advise on a fix and recovery tip for this issue. When I took advice from my therapist. He told me this will get better in practice regularly as it's a new movement for the brain.

[@MsCmeehan]

Circumduction - do have a video. Thanks!

[@chaitanyapaderla]

Madam got stroke and left body is effected taking physiotherapy now iam able to walk but my arm functions are not good mainly not able to open my fingers

[@VYAS4321]

Please put videos exercises to overcome foot twist