Stroke: Exercise to Improve Walking

[@henryhawkins1194]

The lord said what is lost will be restored, what is broken it will be healed 🙏. I am a stroke survivor and it has taken it's toll on me. Still I believe that I will recover. Never give up.

[@sojoinhertruth9545]

Amen

[@necromantic209]

Amen

[@xxxbabyuxxx]

I’ve also got a stroke five years and I still can’t walk as yet

[@ImammMalikii]

Amiin

[@maryparry3373]

Such a wonderful lady I had my stroke 2 years ago and push myself every day I was told I would never walk again but thanks to my family and this lady I am walking with my husband and a stick but trying to lose the stick ! I will keep on watching and hopefully I will

[@faisalahmad3309]

AMEN u will

[@cherylhiggins2176]

I can’t afford physical therapy since my Stroke. Thank you so very much making these very useful videos for many of us. You are a blessing. ❤️

[@rehabhqofficial]

I am happy to do it. I know how insurance is when it comes to physical therapy. I love being able to provide some general guidelines so people can continue their progress :)

[@mohammadjulkiply7120]

dear doctor i am a ppst stroke i can walk alone but my problem can not flex my knee the affected side pls give me an advice to improve it. thanks n god bless you

[@jeanniehowell685]

I can't either 2 years no income nor insurance loving the videos God bless 🙏 keep praying 🙏❤

[@kelleyjerred8032]

I can't either and I found some amazing videos on youtube

[@dhanamrp5120]

Same as above

[@TammycHoggan-q7c]

I'll try these exercises tomorrow morning with my boyfriend after his 2 strokes recovery

[@maryparry3373]

Wonderful lady I had my stroke 3 years ago I follow tara advice every day

[@Catcoolgaming]

Thank you very much. This is exactly what I struggle with my stroke happened 3 weeks and 2 days ago. Balance and weakness on the right side.

[@CourtneyWilding]

Excellent thank you. My wife had a large left side stroke in Nov, leaving her right arm and leg affected. I am getting her to stand everyday transferring weight. She is not walking. This is very helpful information.

[@dianewhitehouse7244]

I had my stroke in January but try to keep up the exercise because I'm walking now be it with a Walker but the more you exercise the stronger the muscles but you have to keep on

[@m6_jedi953]

@@dianewhitehouse7244 keep at it never gove up I had 2 strokes in september last year and now I'm walking I use an afo for my foot drop but recently have started getting movement back in my affected ankle and my fingers even do little excersises when I'm lay in bed. keep going never give in or up you can do this,godbless you and I hope your hardworking pays off.

[@jessinthamary511]

Hi are you walking with out support How. I am paralyzed. Cnt walk last 1 year. Please give some idea

[@m6_jedi953]

@@jessinthamary511 keep pushing yourself as much as you can even if you can only try to do small movement excersises any excersise will help you I first tried to move by toes this took a long time but I found that its easier when I'm in bed at night time also look into electro stim therapy it stimulates the nerves to try and get them working again it's expensive but I'm going to try it soon because I can walk but my knee is still not right on my left leg, dont give up take it day by day and try to have a day where you can relax completely try to stay positive god bless you and I wish you luck in the future

[@joannwilliams5337]

I appreciate these videos because my Insurance stopped paying when I started moving with a cane. But I have been told I had no permanent damage so I am still working at it. Now walking without a cane!! Hoping to get back to the piano playing, already back to sewing!

[@emilyjude9025]

For walking without or with cane sometimes don't stay much time

[@m6_jedi953]

that's amazing you're lucky I had my strokes last year and I still cant use my my left arm and I still walk weird using an afo for my foot drop. I hope you get to play your piano again I really do.

[@therm1234]

680 like and 47 unlike, why 47 people dislike if something wrong can write any comments I really appreciate. I went through so many experts they aren't even know and teach wrong exercise to the patient. She (Doctor) is describing everything so well and perfact. It is save everyone time, energy and ofcourse money. Thank you Doctor so much

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thank you for watching and for the support!

[@gerriedelira1811]

I had a stroke 3years ago and your videos are helping with exercises that I csn do at home

[@zenaidagarcia1014]

Thanks for this video dr.Tara,im stroke patient too,almost a year now since that,mine is right leg and right arm,i had therapy only 2 months since the start,i cant afford the therapy,now i only watching exercise in youtube until i found your vlog,thanks,,im from Pampanga Philippines,im Zenaida Marzan

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thank you for watching and for sharing your story! I hope the videos help. :)

[@tsongdabarkads1759]

Thank u for sharing hope I CAn fully recover from my mild stroke and run once again

[@lucybausa7637]

Im a stroke patient im always watch ur video abt how to survive from a stroke thank u so much for the ideas sharing with us

[@aziimaadyerii8307]

Thanks for the show. My Mom has been with a stroke for 17 years all her two legs were paralysed. Am learning a lot.

[@ShannonGarner-k5h]

Loved this march 19 2024 hope you do more like this sometime this year!

[@markchilton1400]

Thank you for this video my wife is in rehab after a significant stroke leaving her left side dense or effected but is now starting to stand but has exactly the problems you describe and not able to walk as yet. So I will start helping her to do this exercise. She is using a Sarah Stedy to stand so will be able to hold onto the bar and shift her weight

[@ManishSharma-lo8eb]

Looks useful I shall practice the steps. Thanks

[@reynaldomanalang4055]

I can walk now but its too slow what exercise to improve it.. sometimes i tried to walk fast as a can but spasticity acquired.. but very much appreciated all of videos .. very much help to stroke patient like me.. thank you

[@rehabhqofficial]

This is an excellent question! Generally speaking, if you have spasticity and attempt to increase your walking speed, spasticity will get worse. Better to work on quality over "quantity". I hope that helps!

[@elainemashburn9379]

This was very helpful. Thank you for All you do Tara

[@naturalepiphany]

I love your videos. You explain alot which is very helpful unlike the pts that don't try to help you understand the ways. This is a great place to be.

[@chrisnexus1889]

I love this video please keep them coming. The red line helped a lot.

[@cjnthn]

This is a really helpful video for me! Thank you!

[@judyjohnson9743]

Awesome video. Will try these exercises

[@williamkyeremateng1432]

Tnx. Very simple exercises. I like them very much.

[@contactcpl5729]

this kind of video help me alot, thank doctor tara

[@BLeal-tc7qk]

Great Help Here .....Great Therapist ❤

[@movingup41]

Very good I’m working on this thank you

[@danbenzion]

Hello, here we have to work on the nerve pathway starting from the neck down to the shoulder to the scapula. The scapula is the nerve center next to the leg and you need to release the hips in all directions. The addition of a 1 kg dumbbell ON HAND will help in the overall process, in fact all the movements must be very delicate and delicate and this is what the nerves like delicate movements You won't believe it, I discovered that brushing your teeth and gently shaking your head up will successfully release the neck I found myself with a kg weight on my hand solving puzzles when standing my body is bent with rotational movements of the hand and rotational movements of the body and thank God. it works we will emphasize subtle movements it is critical to solveg puzzles for many hours in front of a laptop and the body is bent forward to the computer screen

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for the feedback. Feel free to comments with issues you would like me to cover

[@srikanthvhm6362]

Hi mam, this is sriksnth from india i had brain stroke last year i am 29years old, i can walk well indor, but when i go out and hit the roads i fail to balance it well, and my left part is affected, because of which i fail to climb the steps, it would be helpful if you can do soe video on tat

[@rehabhqofficial]

@@srikanthvhm6362 thank you for the suggestion. I will work on this. Stay tuned :)

[@dilawarkhan9185]

Mam plz talk with me on whatsapp [phone] is my no plzzzzz i m patient plzzzzzzzzzzzz mam

[@sarassmith6900]

Thank you for your help 👌👌❤️❤️❤️

[@BE60IFR]

Excellent video. Thank you so much!

[@jeanetteking7583]

Thank you.

[@KhanZada-sv8do]

good effort you right Dr Tara but a stroke patient cont stand like good person on their legs so it may b little difficult for patient

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thank you for the comment. If you follow the progression it will help to build the ability to stand on the leg that is weakened by the stroke :)

[@jessicamiller7559]

Very helpful, can you help with arm and hand contracted exercises

[@jimryan2115]

Thank you so much. You have more info than my local PT's

[@barbie-jn1qp]

Pls send more exercises for my left arm and leg so i can properly move it thank u

[@FrankBuisRoyalPressAmsterdam]

Dray needle therapy, is it a good therapy for spasm after a stroke

[@cynthiavelasco7173]

What leg exercise my husband need since he always flex his affected leg, he always complains of painful groin and with foot drop. Thank you

[@gerriedelira1811]

Love watching your videos

[@mariettatasitorno7672]

I am post stroke for more than 6 years. Have difficulty in walking & speaking. I can't use my right hand affected by stroke. I am 64 yrs. old. My 1st stroke is July 20 when I am 58 y/o. My 2nd stroke is Nov. 5 of the same year (2014)

[@julietnekes53]

Hello,thanks for your videos, very educative,but can I request you do a video on an hemiplegic patient on admission,the type of exercises to start on the patients,thanks

[@robatisan]

Love this will try this tomorrow thank you!

[@michaelcook-h9c]

Hello Doctor, I've been getting mixed signals from my doc and PT. THE neuro doctor said that I should have been walking years ago. And my PCP told me that in 2018 she wanted to see me out of the wheelchair to a walker then a cane. I was so happy to hear that news that tears came to my eyes. Now ten years later I'm still in a wheelchair while the PT companies tell me to forget about it. Yet a nerur at Hartford CT hospital told me last year what have they been doing to you? There's no reason for me not to be walking! I had the stroke in 2014 I was at home going to bed and woke up in Yale-New Haven hospital. Doctor I'm not giving up old fashioned southern hardheaded. I don't want to hear that I reached my limit, yet my insurance tells me that I have many more times I can go for treatment, the pt company tells me that they are worried about their insurance company and that I will have to live with being in a wheelchair for life! I should not be taken to that way, and yes, I'm deeply depressed and on a whole host of meds. Plus, my seizures and a broken left hip which thank God has healed. I've turned to KZbin because of the hope that this median has given me. I'm not giving up! Yes, I'm so damn made at these people thinking profits before people crap. If they would heal us, then they can move on to another patient! Tell me, am I wrong? Please reply to Michael Cook, 1534 Berlin Turnpike apt. 308 Wethfield, CT06109 God bless and have a blessed day! I don't always remember to check my emails! Telling my age hint 10-10-1952! What's hurts is that was my home and my job was a live-in care giver to a 48-year-old who is autistic, non-verbal male who I've known for over 12 years working with him for him to see me on the floor I guess I fell out of the bed and he was sitting / standing over me not knowing what to do! I felt so hurt for him, I'am sure tjhat I told have to tell you the amount of water that came out of my eyes when I woke up with him standing next to my bed. He has a day program with another staff member who found me on the floor. When I did wake up I found that I could- not talk -just for a couple of days. My niece told me that I had dad two strokes and that I should really thank GOD! Do you thinkb that you might be able to work a small miracle and help me walk again. This has already cost me an relationship due to ED. And it's been ten or 11 years since I had a kiss! I know if I don't use it I lose it! My phone number is 860-881-0373. you have to let it ring since I'm still in a wheelchair. Thank- you once again Michael Cook

[@bouaninbaislam1026]

When shift the weight laraly the ankle in stand leg is in planterflex or dorsiflex

[@ernelitadacumos-obreno3630]

Hello, I like this exercise a lot, I'm seeking guidance please, it's not stroke related but a family member was diagnosed with a tumor on her spine, tumor is now dormant but she's gone through surgery, radiation and chemotherapy and now just trying to walk again. With this, she lost strength on her lower body, no muscles on her legs, it's all skin and bones, what kind of strengthening exercises can you recommend for us please. With covid and limitations in our country, she's not able to see a PT, I would truly appreciate some tips that you could give us. Thank you in advance

[@chandrasampanthan9851]

Thanks.for.sharing i syruggle to walk pl help me.

[@chiquita9896]

Dr Tobias can you a video for hipstrength. My foot kicks out and I’ve noticed that my hip hurts when I walk

[@D-unfadeable]

I love your videos!!!

[@lenamcalinden1621]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge, I missed the first session, I kindly ask if you would replay the first session.

[@rehabhqofficial]

this is the only session. Sometimes I refer to "other videos" if I have repeated something in another video :)

[@amberhagy8965]

Thank you so much for this video I’ve been struggling with my affected knee snapping backwards when I walk. I also wear an afo that really hurts my foot due to tone. Is there something specific I can do for my knee and possibly ankle?

[@rehabhqofficial]

These are 2 very common problems. I have 2 series that I recently uploaded: Here is the one for the knee: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2aoqH1-qtCcp8k; And here is the one for spasticity in the ankle: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2a1mZWDqK1nebM (there are 2 videos before this one that explain why your foot/ankle are doing this tha tmight also be helpful)

[@byrdie06]

Hello new to your channel. I recently had a stroke on Aug 13 and I have some of these symptoms and this hopefully will help me with my recovery. Left side weak

[@rehabhqofficial]

Glad to have you as part of this community! Lots of good videos to help you regain your movement and your independence. Check out some of my more recent videos as I dive a lot deeper into each specific problem area following a stroke. Also comment on the videos with your questions or concerns.:) and again, welcome. We are glad to have you. :)

[@wearerockstarz85]

I'm survivor too... please don't give up. It's hard but it's possible to get better. "Rome wasn't built in a day "

[@mrconcept]

hi do you have any videos on excercises i can do with mum whistl she's standing in her sara stedy?

[@dancers1113]

Hello Dr. Tobias I would like to know what can I do to strengthen my leg for running/jumping? Cuz I’m trying to get back to work?

[@rehabhqofficial]

You are awesome! Sounds like you have recovered quite a bit. What type of problem do you have when you try and run or jump? This will help me to help you :)

[@dancers1113]

Orlando Neuro Therapy I just can’t jump or run at all!

[@anythingwithkaren7191]

is it still possible for a stroke patient for almost 4 years to have a full recovery?

[@bridgetmbawala1029]

Yes

[@daphnerodriguez9980]

THANKS YOU GOODNESS 🌟 DAPHNE COTTON ALWAYS 💜

[@chantelrichard1018]

I have trouble lifting my affected heel.any tips?

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching! I am not sure when you need to lift your heel. Can you explain a little bit more about what you are trying to accomplish or what type of activity you are trying to "re-learn"?

[@chriscorse782]

Excellent very clear thanks

[@refjude6247]

Thanks for the tips

[@raytinsley7911]

Can you please put a link for the wedge step

[@davidhall8049]

@rehab hq how do you get stamina back after stroke

[@rectomapa1797]

Hello what best exercise for stroke patient since 2019 till 2021

[@jeanniehowell685]

2 years post stroke I'm happy for these videos I'm trying hard to walk again

[@rectomapa1797]

@@jeanniehowell685 thank you very much

[@mcthorps]

What happens if you don’t walk with an orthotic, can you damanage anything?

[@EarthSkyPVideos]

Thisy is good. It answers some balancing problems I've experienced. My stroke was 10 weeks ago. Ibrought myself back to almost completely normal walking but my legs especially at night feel like they weigh a ton. I am finding that keeping a PMA is crucial on the road to complete recovery. I'm going to try this exercise you mention here. I'm thinking it will help me now at the stage I'm in now!

[@rehabhqofficial]

EarthSkyP1000 Videos thanks for watching! Check out my stroke playlist with some good progressions that will improve your standing and walking. Also, more recent so better editing 😉

[@martyholybee2670]

What is the “invold leg/side, etc??? Michele Manning

[@mariemedeiros5672]

Involved, means the leg affected by the stroke.

[@sanjibkumarraha2558]

Mam you are great,how can I contact you for your advicey left leg hiper extended what instruments I can use to overcome it

[@lynnmorrison]

I'm walking better, but my mind wants to look at my feet. My therapist that works with me is great. I still can't get comfortable looking straight. Any suggestions?

[@marie-danielleoreilly3468]

Very useful ! Thank you !🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭

[@Iamgayathrinagarajan]

This is not one day project...Every day yo be done... Have seen my relatives and my dad..everyday is a progress... surrounded people hav to teach and talk to them and motivate..First have to start with bed exercises then make them sit everyday...make them stand everyday and ask thwm to press the affected leg as much as they can...next is good food..adding pepper turmeric and veegtables and greens to diet helps..other tip is using oil massage we use narayana thaila and also ayurveda thaila sudarshana thaila massage from amazon.. progress is slow but worth it..we shoild alsontry to get a flouwer cot so affected person can bend their body make them sit in cot itself

[@surtrpicks]

Thank you!

[@nonoybenid6467]

thank you very much,,as youve showed,,were exactly what s happening now upon my walking,,

[@caino1583]

Hi Tara Great standing control video, Pre walk. I have damage to - T10, L4&5 through compression. Balance a big issue, locking left leg doing heel raises. It's taken 5 yrs to get to this point of walking. Thanks Ps - your trousers around the ankles - making it hard to see your movements, lucky for us you have great verbal clarify & tempo. Cheers T

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thank you for watching and for the feedback!!

[@debsh6346]

what kind of shoes do you recommend for doing these therapies? thanks.

[@deborahfreeborn-nj3of]

I would like prefer practical sessions with stroke patient in your walking re education especially for those liping gait while walking. Thanks

[@rexhayes1719]

I'm so glad I found your videos but I feel I'm too late,,I had my stroke in 2019 I can walk but it's so painful in the groin hip and knee,I also still have that neuropathy in the calves so it's getting harder to walk,do you have a video for those of us that feel this way?

[@jeanniehowell685]

It's hard but it's not too late it will never be too late keep on keeping on with your recovery

[@rexhayes1719]

@@garywalling4341 hang in there brother,I understand what your going thru

[@lynsteingard1469]

My right hand is compromise and can't make it flat to hold the counter. Any suggestion?

[@rehabhqofficial]

That is an excellent question and a very common problem. try and just get your arm up on the counter and do not worry so much about opening the hand. You will still get a TON of value out of this exercise even if you hand stays closed. I hope that helps and thank for watching!

[@byandatfabre3030]

Hello good day Dr Tara.. my mom is paralyzed her half body can't move. Which therapy or what kind of therapy you can suggest? She's in therapy in hospital but she's not comfortable in it.she told me its like their crashing her body...thank you your fan in philippines

[@rehabhqofficial]

it is hard to give a specific "therapy" for your mom. If she is still in the hospital I am assuming her stroke happened recently. I would learn as much as you can from her therapists so that you can help her between therapy sessions :)

[@byandatfabre3030]

@@rehabhqofficial yes it's been 3 weeks now and she's already discharged in the hospital.she only come to hospital for her therapy.but it's expensive. I want to try something exercise for her even at home.

[@rehabhqofficial]

@@byandatfabre3030 ok. my videos should help. I give clear explanation in each video as to what type of "problem" it will help solve. I have a video for each of the most common problems that happen after a stroke :)

[@anthonycarney7849]

What do u think of the c back it looks good

[@josephbotti2142]

Thanks so much for these videos! How do you ensure that you dont tilt when practicing this exercise of standing and swaying from left to right using the red line as the midpoint, where you know or perceive that the involved leg is shorter than the other leg?

[@lionland219]

maam tara thanks so much for all your lessons can i personaly chat with you i will send you some videos of my walking and i have some couple of questions to ask if its ok thanks and godbless you more

[@frankadams9644]

i love your vidios how do i make my leg stronger to help my foot drop

[@hamadagamea]

I have cerebral stroke since about three and half years ,I never walk with astek but now the pain at my leg is so hard while walking or sitting ,do you advise me if that's natural or not?

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching! Anytime you have pain you should be seen in person by your healthcare provider

[@MrRoseandrc]

I had multiple strokes heart and brain have no balance ringing in both ears had motorcycle accident when younger and walked with a limp on left side

[@paulgrimm7842]

I’ve had three TIA strokes . All the same. Effects my left hand and arm and my left face. Run all the test and found no reason . Now I use a CPap. Waiting for the big one to finish me.

[@jeanniehowell685]

You can prevent a large stroke take your meds and go to all your appointments I had 1 TIA and 4 years later a major stroke I'm working hard to recover don't ever never claim defeat I'm 2 years post stroke and trying everyday to walk again talk right eat right I'm praying keep the faith

[@khalsakhoj8274]

Do you have Research Intersts ??

[@rehabhqofficial]

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[@lynsteingard1469]

My name is Lyn, I am 89 and had my stroke 4 yea and I rs ago. I have been in. PT almost the entire time. When I saw your first video I realized that I has spactcicy and not foot drop. Thank you. I have been following ...You ever since. Is there a way to number your videos so that we don't have go through all them to find the one want?

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thank you for watching! You can try going to the playlists to find the videos that will be best for you. I hope that helps!

[@AnthonyMartinez-es2tx]

I had 5. .strokes. Thvid. Wasrellyhelpful

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Armando. I am so glad to read that it was helpful. Thank you so much for watching and for commenting. :)

[@joycemaddox1055]

I had 3 strokes just before covid and came home from hospital jan 24 2020 in California Dr. Tara Tobias your video are the best!!! A real life saver. Covid!!! Cannot go into PT very often because of restrictions and their ability to handle everyone. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH.!!! You are doing society a great service

[@thenuguruge3866]

Dear sir/madam, friends , please coments your view for this case diagnosis : MCA infaction left side onset : 28.12.2020 Lower limb power : hip- 3 knee-2 encourage to walking with AFO and non affected hand support . Do you agree or not for this walking training

[@RREDDWARFF]

How often should we be doing these exercises?

[@rehabhqofficial]

Great Question! as much as possible. If you arerecovering from some form of damage to the brain, it takes many many many repetitions for the brain to "rewire" and for the body to learn the movement. I hope this helps!

[@RREDDWARFF]

@@rehabhqofficial Great, thank you.

[@markreynolds3850]

Hi! I need a cane for balance ,but I can walk all by myself. But I favor one leg over another , my stroke leg is weak and sometimes buckles.

[@kiawest5247]

can you do a video on why my stroke hand always feels like it’s sleep . I don’t know if it’s spatiscity or nerves damage .

[@Shan-bd6zk]

How to train hip control for stroke survivors? What is the concept behind?

[@nayrnovtv1569]

my affected left hand is totaly no move ment how can i fix this cant find video of you dis cussing that

[@michaeldayoan3966]

Hello. First of all, thank you for helping us. Anyway, regarding my issue. It relies more from the inside. Anything I should do?

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching! I am not sure I understand this problem "it relies more from the inside". Can you maybe explain this a little further?

[@ranusiahowe4413]

I have drop foot and hyperextension in the knee. I can now be conscious of the drop in my hip when I take a step. Not sure I understand the concept of keeping hip straight or whatever is needed to not drop the hip. Any suggestions?

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching! Please check out my hip and knee playlist or "walking progression" playlist :)

[@reginarizzolo7359]

@@rehabhqofficial where can I get the thing for my foot?

[@Rockie38343]

Hi I am walking now but have trouble keeping my effected foot straight when walking. When I plant my foot down it points toward the right. I had an ischemic stroke no issues with balance but can’t keep my involved leg the right leg foot straight during walking. What can I do to correct this problem?

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching and for telling me a little about your exact situation! These are very common problems. Please check out the hip and balance playlist and also the spasticity playlist. You might find some helpful videos for this problem. :)

[@physiocare9179]

Hello mam my neighbour is affecting with left side hemiplegia. He can't stand independently and his leg always externally rotated he can't flex his knee joint during in supine lying position

[@physiocare9179]

Can you tell me some exercises for his better recovery thank you and regards mam

[@KhanZada-sv8do]

thank you so much

[@himayamaydiones5038]

I have a patient she suffered a stroke, shes been more than two years now on bed, but recently i tried her to get up on her bed to stand up but my problem is her butt is heavy to lift up, but eventually she can stand up a bit now so what kind of movement should i give to her. I do really appreciate if u can give me some ideas.

[@ELMOCK-e3n]

Exercise to keep my balance with crutches need help

[@SalsitaDk]

I am going to try this with my old dad he had a stroke early last year and was told because of his neuropathy he can not train back his walking. We are both stubborn and will not allow this to be true...🤷🏼

[@eahczarinacruzcredo4614]

What should i do fot stiff feet my feet becomes stiff after my stroke what should i do to be normalized my left geet again