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!

[@thefishinglor6931]

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

[@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 💕

[@cayennepepper242]

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

[@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

[@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

[@KaBaSki714]

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

[@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.

[@richiefinn]

brilliant I'm so happy you are progressing so well. I unfortunately had a major stroke last march 25, I am working really hard but after a year of physio I am barely able to walk. my affected leg just won't play nice.good luck use your own judgement,and never give up.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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. 😊

[@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

[@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.

[@eddieleejr.5534]

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

[@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

[@elmermuceros5893]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@ve2775]

Thank you for the Sunday session Dr. Tobias.

[@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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@visualrelaxationjourneys]

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.

[@loulousunday]

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

[@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.

[@richsadventures1889]

Hi Dr. Tara, one thing I do is bounce a basket ball for a while. About every 3rd bounce i use my stroke hand. Also walking while bouncing i think my walking improves because I'm more focused on the bouncing, so the walking is reactive/reflexive. Not really sure, but its fun especially while watching a basketball game. Thank you for all your help.

[@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.

[@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?

[@barehope]

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

[@neelamsharma2196]

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

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching! I hope it helps 😊

[@IxGENInc]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@Daniel-uo8ee]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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. 😳

[@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 😊

[@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?

[@Freedom-x4u]

Dr T, leg gets stiff and muscles tighten up in my hip, thigh and outer calf just walking a block, now when I am holding on to say like a buggy at the store, it's less painful... will that ever improve, 2 years post stroke

[@jacobkwameeduful1178]

Thanks very much for your advice. I already had a weak left leg before stroke affected same part. I just started walking after about 3 months. I thought a lot of walking will improve it but I will slow down when my therapist isn't around?

[@ganlarohit]

hello Dr. Tara tobias. my name is Rohit (36 yrs oldpresently) from India i see your videos very oftenly. i had a brain stroke on 06062020. underwent a surgery called carotidendorectomy. my left limbs had paralysed. i had hired a local PT for some time later had to quit due to financial hiddles. but after watching your videos i did lot of progressions for legs now im able to walk. some times i will have curly fingers of involved foot. i have a question for you. DOES only WALKING WILL IMPROVE HAND recovery as well? looking forward for your response.

[@i5263sweets]

Thank you for this video my question my husband has had a stroke with left side impairment how do I know which exercise is good for him? He also has right shoulder pain and he cannot extend his arms that far up either arm. There is no grasping his fingers on the left or the right side. He’s also been told he has congestive heart failure at the end stage, so what kind of exercises would be good for him if PT is to continue with home health what would be the best things? I hope that you get this message and somebody could leave a comment 2 to 4 hour reply.

[@leirobinson3103]

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

[@billynicks59]

Great video with great information

[@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

[@zoraydabantoto1235]

Hi Dra.Tara I have a question.why is it my half body paralized is too heavy? What should I do? Thañk you for the advise♥️♥️♥️

[@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.

[@eyesurvivedmyself]

DEEP! Facilitation and compensation!!! 5:55

[@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.

[@disleyce]

Another very interesting video thank you Dr Tara Tobias x

[@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.

[@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.

[@jimfogle4475]

I am going to start this

[@carmelrajkumar4822]

My son had brain hemorrhage on left side ,so right side stroke and speach is problem what exercise is good for him to improve right hand shoulder bong has come out of place

[@appaovidyasagar6958]

My wife is a left hemiplegic. She is walking well but there is some glitch in walking ( like a baby walk). Not circumduction gait but slight hip raise. How to correct it madam?. She could lift her hand but finds it hard to lift beyond her shoulder height( above head).she is also having a slight facial muscle slag under left cheek. Please suggest a technique to correct them. watching your videos from India. Its been useful.

[@richardgayton1337]

I have been watching your videos for years ,to strengthen the involved leg. The VA got me a functional electrical stimulation device and I can walk 1.5 miles. It makes walking so much easier. But I am getting arthritis in the effected foot. Do you have any suggestions on use of FES device. Thank you for what you have given to all of us!

[@lanetterippeto3730]

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

[@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

[@Tampa2Enjoy]

I did not see an Exoskeleton company in Tampa unless I was in the military (I looked in Google). How can I find one? Thank you for your video.

[@rehabhqofficial]

I think Tampa general might have one. Miami for sure. Also the Shepard center in Atlanta and I think brooks rehab in Jacksonville. Check out the Hocoma website and they may have a list of the facilities that have purchased their product. I would search body weight supported treadmill training and/or spinal cord injury outpatient programs

[@Tampa2Enjoy]

@@rehabhqofficial Dank you for your reply. Have a nice Easter.

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks so much for this presentation. It helps.

[@rodwilkins4150]

Really great discussion.

[@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 😊

[@zoraydabantoto1235]

How I wish I cud do it all the excercise but the problem is my left body paralized is so heavy that I can't move easily.i can't even raise my hands please help Dra☹️

[@lekashameti6865]

Is there a inique place with the videos you mention?

[@timkin6708]

from standing frames to walking ANY THOUGHTS PLEASE ON MS & standing frames

[@rehabhqofficial]

Standing frames are absolutely critical when and if you are unable to stand and walk. And most insurance companies will pay for it with a well written letter of medical necessity.

[@timkin6708]

PS. Your site and vids are fabulous, so many thanks for all to good works. It's so important to drive your own recovery i think, which with your help is better done. your a star !

[@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 🙏🏼

[@geetaasthana7150]

Hi Dr. Five years after stroke my toe still gets hurt by getting rubbed on the floor when I walk.Im diabetic.How can I avoid my thumb by getting hurt.

[@ariskiaznor7673]

Ifif syill hsve stroke gait its still for me to recommend walking?

[@richardfrancisco4376]

what exersice to improve so stroke patient can drive again

[@umashankarsharma1478]

Dr. Tara thanks for your videos, I have spaticity in my legs and have poor balance,after my surgery in spinal cord.I walk with my 4 leg Walker with an attender nearby, with poor gait. I lean forward and use a lot of hand pressure. I can walk a few steps, about 30 feet. In that case that case will more walking help me?

[@susanhart9923]

I'm getting therapy at home. Can a foot pedaler be useful in getting my affected leg moving again?

[@ruthilano4737]

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

[@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

[@AllanGiles-m9s]

Is that with your good arm or weak arm , the kettle bells

[@IxGENInc]

I do enjoy watching your videos, but I have asked a few questions to which I have not received answers. Is this the wrong place to ask my questions?

[@mrstevek118]

Will overdoing walking make clonus worse. I’ve noticed sometimes when I do a lot of walking my clonus gets worse

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi steve! Thank you for this question. Yes, overdoing can make spasticity and/or clonus worse (in my experience).

[@luisamperez2051]

I was diagnosticed with foot drop since 2011 in both foot. I follow your excersises, its a very hard for neorologist can identify the cause. Im diabetc but controlled. I need to have my knees strong in order can seat up without help or chair with arms. Difficult the steps, no heart attack or other. Can you tell me what kind of excercise is better for this. I use a walker for my security, have no balance. Sometime wants to have an appointment with you. Im from Puerto Rico.

[@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?

[@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

[@paulgoss6786]

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

[@Delayna1111Alkamyz]

I've lost a connection to buy your new brace. Not a computer expert... but I need help to stretch muscles, etc in lower right leg. Where can I get updates on the brace you've designed?

[@rehabhqofficial]

It is coming! I will post the link when it is ready for purchase. I am not a "computer person" as well so it is taking a bit of time to get it set up on my website 😬

[@Delayna1111Alkamyz]

@@rehabhqofficial I'm excited!!!!!

[@randholtham8493]

Ok MS makes both sides bad not equal but both bad does that change your stance on the bike?

[@zxcvbmasdfghjkl-r9p]

Hi im fr Philippines 10 years stroke. Not yet totally recover. There's still a chance to recover

[@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.

[@randyk7699]

Bravo! Great video

[@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

[@ariskiaznor7673]

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