Best Walking Exercise for Stroke Rehabilitation

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2 жыл бұрын

Spasticity and an abnormal synergy pattern are the most common movement problems after a stroke/brain injury. These movement problems make it difficult to walk. A squat exercise can help to improve walking by restoring the necessary movement pattern to walk with more confidence and greater independence! In this video, you will learn the BEST technique for performing the perfect "stroke rehabilitation squat".
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@teresacollinsporterfield5488 2 жыл бұрын

WOW! I never in a million years thought that this squat exercise could be beneficial to me. I am so thankful that you introduced this concept and I can't wait to get started. Thank you so very much Dr. Tobias. Have a wonderful week.

@rehabhqofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you this week Teresa! Can't wait to get an update on how this "mindset shift" has enhanced your squat routine :)

@billrichardson5993 2 ай бұрын

I was paralyzed on my right side, you've helped in numerous ways. I just wanted to say Thank You!!

@Alanc419 2 жыл бұрын

Whoa! These squatting exercises are HELPING!! Thank you again! I had no clue that squats would be so helpful, but they are (helpful). After 10 minutes of reps, I noticed an improvement. I am going to practice these daily going forward! Thank you so much!

@dogrescuer1321 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm dealing with ataxia but still try to work out, don't underestimate a good clean diet . People don't understand the fatigue factor that comes with neurological issues.

@tashirose699 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your help in these videos! I'm battling left hemiplegia and the frozen shoulder/moderate spasticity in my hand, knee hypertension, drop foot and muscle atrophy in my calf is difficult to navigate each day and I'm a Lefty 😳 I do notice that the more active I am the more I regain mobility. I do have a ways to go but your videos are encouraging and helpful as many doctors/therapists that I've seen are unfortunately not well versed in these areas. I appreciate your time, expertise, and kindness 💕🌺💯

@pesto23 Жыл бұрын

Hey. I'm also a lefty but right drop foot, right knee hyperextension, less calf muscle dev on right, left moderate spasticity n left side stroke survivor.

@Leon-li3yj Жыл бұрын

Ditto

@agirlsinger 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tara! I wish I’d had these videos when I came home from my stroke eight years ago! You are so wonderfully detailed I’m sure these videos will benefit a lot of people!!

@rehabhqofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Cassie! Thanks for watching and for your feedback :)

@nolaigmckaigney7135 2 жыл бұрын

u bet dr. t is a life changer. i am 7 years post stroke with hemiplegia and she had been such a wonderful inspiration on my road to recovery & i am progressing the more i tune ineach week /day. she is my hero

@piyal0190 2 жыл бұрын

I follow you from Bangladesh!!!

@rehabhqofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Great to have you as part of this community! Sending warm wishes to you across the globe :)

@dionmedina7251 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been doing squats and have seen the benefits. This video re-enforces and now have new tweaks to implement. Thank you.

@rehabhqofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Dion! Hope it helps :)

@Ax.DaEdge Жыл бұрын

💅 Nail Polish is sooo pretty. Thanks for this video.

@PostStrokeOrg 2 жыл бұрын

Love the tip on putting the yoga block between your knees while squatting! Awesome video😊

@mr-pm4rz Жыл бұрын

I have found shopping cart racks are excellent aids for stroke therapy. A half hour of leg stretching, walking forward, backward and sideways using the rack as a parallel bar with my good hand is more beneficial than walking with my cane at home. Walking the rack "hands free" with no cane is also much safer than at home, as I have the rack rail right there for support if I falter. Cart racks are usually open at one or both ends, encouraging "hands free" walking as you go from one rail to the other. Handicap ramps have handrails, and stairs nearby for added challenge. Having a tall cold cup of cola in the car is a great refresher after 20 or 30 minutes and leg-stretching exercises on the racks.

@Marina-pi4zw 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Very helpful explanations and exercise. I enjoy very much following your videos!

@markreynolds3850 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video, interesting and informative.

@estelitasalvador4036 Жыл бұрын

So helpful❤❤❤thank you so much🎉

@ivannay4925 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, dear Dr. Tara. I lost and missed your exercises for a while... and I am sorry about it... They really are very helpful in the rehab after a stroke. Happy that I found them again.

@shelleycandelario2162 Жыл бұрын

You've definitely been my best resource over the last year. From wheelchair to walking all over italy and up and down all their stairs. And keeping up with my family when trying to catch a bus or a train. Thank you, Dr. Tobias!

@justinrodgers2552 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Your explanation is perfect and helped me to understand better.

@justmarialing 2 ай бұрын

...and here listening again. Thanks x

@peterwilliamson2965 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@shanali9742 Жыл бұрын

Extremely good video for stroke patient god bless you

@user-vt2uf2op3w 2 жыл бұрын

Thankful that you teaching this exercise!!!!!

@Burncity10 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Mochilover268 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@Grace.AlwaysGrace. Жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to log on and have one of your videos pop up ... amazingly timed with what I am focused upon, struggling with. Well versed with “cookie-cutter” exercises from therapy back in the day. These videos offer insight and hope. Thank you, Dr. Tara.

@ramonalautzenheiser9397 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video

@justmarialing Жыл бұрын

Thank you 💫

@VictorGarcia-qg8nr 2 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias por su información y gran ayuda

@JoseHernandez-mp1nw 2 жыл бұрын

Hello I really like your videos they help me a lot but it would motivate us more if you have a real person who suffered from a stroke it’s easy for us to see how they do the exercises that’s my personal point of view thank you. I hope in your next video you have a patient who has had a stroke 🙏

@rehabhqofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your input! I will take this into consideration :)

@ruthroberts4983 2 жыл бұрын

sORRY dR tARA but you have not ever introduced 'real' stroke people! I get it that you want to ensure correct movement and strokers would be all over the show...but there is more encouragement to be had from seeing 'people like me' Try introducing a range of your clients - each with a bit of a struggle ..rather than someone with a perfect body!

@TangJoy-js6eg 7 ай бұрын

I am pastor Ngongtum Chronicle.Thank you for the exercises"I am really imprss.

@lucagian9801 2 жыл бұрын

wonderfull! never i had done more often an exercise, never i had misunderstood an exercise more than tge squat… untill now! thank you so much!

@ezelladams6914 8 ай бұрын

Ive been working on the technique and excersises, you showed in walking without cain only about a week, and im already taking a few steps, you are awesome

@markd3300 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the finite details Tara. I was not bending my upper body and arms forward. Therefore I would simply be unable to control my decent after a certain point. Much appreciated!

@rehabhqofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you this week Mark! Yes, what you are describing is an extremely common problem. I hope these tips help with that!

@shammaz2274 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative !!!❤️❤️😍😍😍

@rehabhqofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I hope it was helpful!

@Courage10.18 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my! Yes!! About a year ago I asked a question about leg rotation, but I didn’t ask correctly so Dr. Tara couldn’t answer definitively. I approached my issues from supination, which I don’t do, but certainly didn’t describe external rotation at the hip. So, toe push off. Maybe I should say toes because I do have single toe (the big toe) push off instead of all five toes, and it’s because of the external rotation of my leg at the hip level. When I “force” my leg to not rotate I hip hike and circumvent so as not to stub my toe and fall. Once again, Dr Tara to my rescue 🛟 Dr. Tara, you have such a fantastic communication style, being able to explain the issue and the knowledge of the road to solution. Truly your superpowers 💖

@rehabhqofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you this week Michelle! Also, thank you for sharing how you have addressed this external rotation issue (it is an extremely common movement problem, so I am glad you mentioned this). I hope some of the modifications in this video will help you!

@huseinalghazali8148 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@rehabhqofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Husein! Thanks for watching! I hope it is helpful :)

@physio-careptrehabgroup4136 2 жыл бұрын

It's pretty easy to demonstrate things on a normal person. But it's extremely hard for the patients to do Anyways I appreciate your videos really very helpful

@rehabhqofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and for sharing your thoughts!

@kengoay1941 2 жыл бұрын

I believed Stroke patient can achieve that level as Dr Tara demonstrated one day sooner or later if keep practicing daily. I already can do squat from staircase level 1, only the rhythm at the end during sitting on the staircase a bit faster. I believe I Keep practicing will get that rhythm.

@strokesurvivor2367 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@rehabhqofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I hope it helps!

@apinhmi 5 ай бұрын

I was a powerlifter . Never thought this would help me.

@user-yc4fz7vv6u 9 ай бұрын

I feel that squats are the most useful of the exercises that I was taught in the hospital following my stroke, with the advantage of not causing massive pain in my arthritic non-involved hip. But these are next level with all the detail and I am puffing after about 10 of them where usually I can do 40 at a time no problems. Thanks

@ccd1449 2 жыл бұрын

You are a lifesaver .... Thanks a trillion Doctor

@rehabhqofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you this week! I hope you found something useful in this one :)

@nayzawaung2989 Жыл бұрын

Tha k a lot

@anjumafshan1297 2 жыл бұрын

I love love love this video. Thank you God bless you 🙏. Am suffering from ischemic brain stroke paralysis .

@rehabhqofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for sharing your story! I hope this helps!

@madeleinenavarce8549 Жыл бұрын

I am challenged by these exercise. Its beena year now since I had my stroke and I still have difficulty to walk back to normal I mean I still lack balance . I hope I can achieve now following these exercises. Thank you so much Dr. My goal is to do these for 3 weeks and ill updaye you of any progress. Thank you do much

@darkodarkovic7827 2 жыл бұрын

This exercise is a very tricky tactic to synchronize the muscles of the hip, knee and ankle in a proper rhythm and thus avoid hyperextension. This is exactly what happens to me, it is good at the beginning, but due to the weakness of the affected side, it turns into hyperextension and it only gets worse and fatigue increases. This exercise should teach the brain to use proper proprioception information to maintain proper muscle management rhythm. Thanks, have a nice week.

@rehabhqofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you this week Darko and I always love your perspective! Thanks for sharing this :)

@TheCorecut Жыл бұрын

Thx alot vids are very usefull my experience is weakness is not only case while walking quick responce is the key for movement walking and stairs.

@tanyabond4671 2 жыл бұрын

Dr. Tara this is so helpful ❣️🙏

@tanyabond4671 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so so much ❣️🙏

@rehabhqofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tanya! So glad you found this one helpful :)

@revdocrandy 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video! (I say that every week, I think.) 😊 I’m going to incorporate these squat progressions into my routine. Having done squats since I was in high school, I was accustomed to doing them on my own (I use resistance bands these days). Your explanation of a good squat technique for neuro rehab is very helpful, & especially after the last Live Q&A. Thanks!

@rehabhqofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you this week Randy! Glad you found this one helpful. I had time to give our discussion a little more thought and felt like this is a much better solution to the problems that were presented during the live :) Glad you agree. Have a great week!

@poojahm120 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for both briefing how to go about the exercise. Looks very helpful mam . Problem in my case is i both imbalance and cannot sit unaided

@reynaldocrisostomo7197 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing.🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

@rehabhqofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you this week Reynaldo! I hope it was helpful!

@jamesrhodes7019 2 жыл бұрын

Love it

@rehabhqofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching James! I hope it was helpful!

@maiabdulah9702 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dr Tara for all your videos it's very helpful.. I want to ask if I can do that exercise every day ?

@poojahm120 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for both explaining and guiding us how to go about the same. Wow , you are amazing.. wanted to say i need support hence I hold the grab bar and do the squats . The other problem i face i tend to buckle too . Please guide me how to overcome the same.

@mm-yo6es Жыл бұрын

Would u please make a video about restoring normal walking or general rehabilitation for small vessel disease patient Thank you so much from egypt

@legendary8838 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve always loved squats squats and lunges Arely main 2 things in my leg recovery

@susanodeyale2876 Жыл бұрын

Thanks once again for every video has been helpful. Another question is. Please How can I overcome fear for my leg is now strong but still not steady while walking

@joannakerr7801 2 жыл бұрын

I find when squatting my knee of the affected leg falls in as opposed to out. So do I still use the strap. Thank you I love these videos

@susanodeyale2876 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help. My question is what benefit is treadmill for walking improvements

@karenlambert4973 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! how many reps do you recommend?

@alanaquestelles6110 11 ай бұрын

Hi Dr Tara Tobias I have alot of tone still in my left leg and left hand after suffering a strike in 2020 June.

@ezelladams6914 8 ай бұрын

What I'm experiencing is my affected knee, struggles to bend.

@MuSicdotOrg Жыл бұрын

Hi dear doctor! Such a wonderful channel and great advice that you provide 👍 Please could you give some recommendations for MS? I am struggling with walking: spasticity and lack of control of different groups of muscles and ataxia and balance issues and so on... Thank you very much in advance. Olga Bobrovnikova pianist teacher and author

@deshungrant31 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video I had a massive stroke 2017 buy ur videos help very much and ur do damn beautiful ❤️

@rehabhqofficial Жыл бұрын

This is awesome! Thanks for watching and for sharing!

@shelleycandelario2162 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the single leg squat exercise! I've been having trouble figuring out how to strengthen, so I can mount my horse from the ground again.or climb in the back of my truck by stepping up like I used to.. I can feel how some of it is strength and some of it is lack of confidence. I don't trust my body like I used to. Well if I get stronger maybe I will.

@LolaandElsasMom 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have any videos on neuro physiotherapy for dissociative seizures or PNES after a stroke? My aunt has this and doesn’t believe it’s possible to get better. I need to show her she can. Thanks in advance 🤗

@usbly 2 жыл бұрын

First View 😊 Thanks for the video..

@rehabhqofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Always glad to see ya :)

@carolgates5297 Ай бұрын

Shazam, really good

@razvanroman8006 2 жыл бұрын

I will ask you to explain en exercise to do without having Balkance

@nisatristan 2 жыл бұрын

fortunately I often do this in my daily activities, what abnormal movement is when I try to squat down, my involve foot heel automaticaly up a little

@thefamilychannel615 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you mam, 💗 one more if we can't able to make balance .. in tat case how this help..

@rehabhqofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! This should only be done with a licensed physical therapist. Hopefully they can guide. you as to when it is safe for you to perform this on your own :)

@mariaestelle4494 Ай бұрын

I went through a stroke March 9th this year. Yo do I get the right knee muscle to come in the hip muscle for normalization?

@piyapornpasook9273 2 жыл бұрын

Can you recommend exercise for increase abdominal intra pressure or reduce full bladder.

@NenadArsic Жыл бұрын

Hello, I have a different problem. At least I think so. Had a aneurysm and now my whole right side is screwed and my left eye. I'm 30 right now. So my inner muscles are active but my outer thing and gluteus maximus are very weak, almost not working. So what excersize should I be doing to help that because this is exactly how it does right now, leg goes inside and foot outside. Sorry if you already have a video for it, I just found your channel and haven't looked detailed yet.

@rizvanaisya5229 2 жыл бұрын

Hi doctor Tara thanks for this video, I'm relearning how to walk after spinal cord herniation. The only problem I'm having is putting weight on my affected leg do I just keep training it. Many thanks😊

@rehabhqofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for sharing your story! I hope this one helps you in your recovery!

@mrstevek118 2 жыл бұрын

Squats are my favourite exercise

@pamd1536 Жыл бұрын

Don’t know if this will get an answer after a year but here goes. I am a year and a half out and I was doing pretty good until the super heat came out in Florida. I feel, I guess weaker is the word, in the heat. Like I took a step backwards. Is this normal?

@suhadsenan479 Жыл бұрын

Hi tayra I am an arabic MS patint i wish if u translane ur vedios please coz its so helpful but i dont undestand every thing of ur wards thank u so much

@KisekiGamer1 11 ай бұрын

I have the problem where I knock my knees together when I squat. Any suggestions?

@muratatlantis8472 2 жыл бұрын

When trying squat myleft foods dont want stay on floor due to hemiplegia

@fredkotthaus1518 2 жыл бұрын

Extremely valuable information. I've been doing squats for a little while now but haven't really focused on the single leg biased approach. Thanks so much for your time and help

@fredkotthaus1518 2 жыл бұрын

BTW what happened to my little membership thing up at the top

@mpampistsotsos3629 7 ай бұрын

How i can stronger mi arm after stroke

@elianahermoine6398 8 ай бұрын

Hello mam my mother is a stroke patient of about 2 and half months she couldn't balance herself while walking what should i do now?

@carriespencer7125 Жыл бұрын

I’m almost 2 year post stroke. I limp when I walk, what can I do to stop the limp?

@3xcalibur_23 9 ай бұрын

Hi i have a question ⁉️ my dad had 2 strokes what type of excuse should he do? He can't walk to do no exercises. 😢

@razvanroman8006 2 жыл бұрын

All exercises are with balances neded

@z.j.2352 2 жыл бұрын

Dear Dr.Tara, I love doing squads. My problem is that while doing squad my weak knee turns inwards, I have to keep it strait with my hand. Do you have exercise to fix it?

@rehabhqofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the question! Maybe watch the video again as I give my rationale as far as how to set this up for various "movement impairments". I hope that helps!

@johnsells5341 Жыл бұрын

But what if your ankle still rolls over and u have to be in your afo to do things like this.

@aaronoyster9627 2 жыл бұрын

Tara, my afflicted knee (the left one) already caves in towards the opposite one and my quads slant to one side (my right) whenever I try to squat instead of staying in front of me. Do I really want to encourage this behavior by strapping the knees together?

@rehabhqofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Aaron! I think you missed the part where I give my rationale. I think if you watch this through a second time you might find the answer to. your question :) Have a great week!

@Annniiika Жыл бұрын

What if my knew and hip falls in?

@sumanngon 2 жыл бұрын

I had a hip replacement surgery, one month after which I had the stroke. Need your advice if I can squat that low. I had posterio lateral surgery.

@rehabhqofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the question! It depends on the surgeon. Definitely check with your surgeon because if he gives you the OK, it is a valuable exercise.

@emilyhoffmannopitypilates 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a personal trainer and stroke survivor I love your videos. have major synergistic dominance when I Walk and my knee hyper extends like crazy when I walk plus my abductors haven't woken up yet and my knee collapses inward when I practice sit to stands. lately I've been practicing weight bearing on my affected side while doing sit to stands and just standing on my affected leg while bushing my teeth or waiting at a stop light, I also know that this will help my balance significantly, I want to try the block between my feet and strap around my knees but my knee internally notates can you recommend a way to prevent this if I sit to stand so i can use to block and strap to help with weight bearing while keeping my knee in line? thank you!

@raulmendoza1536 7 ай бұрын

Will my walk ever be the same I work hard on it

@ramonalautzenheiser9397 2 жыл бұрын

What about a squat machine? Is it the same thing?

@rehabhqofficial 2 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent question! In the early stages yes. But I think it is best to progress to this variation where the back/hips are not supported. :) I hope that helps!

@jamescrawford4388 2 жыл бұрын

I was a work out junkie before my stroke. I was lucky to have smith press in my home gym all ready, I put a bench under the bar and do a sit to stand press quiet a few everyday. I like them because it feels like my life before stroke. If I do them in the morning it gives me walking confidence for the day. My biggest problem is confidence. I know I can step off a curb but sometimes just psych myself into thinking I cant and end up freezing and depending on my caregiver for the confidence to do it.

@gladysma308 Жыл бұрын

6:35 exercise

@nolaigmckaigney7135 Жыл бұрын

Difficult execute with AFO on

@nolaigmckaigney7135 Жыл бұрын

Difficult to execute with AFO on

@angelabowman343 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so mad- why didn’t the physical therapists EVER go over the Exercises that you put out. It’s not fair. All thousands and thousands and thousands of people now with bad habits having to re-learn because nobody told us

@rehabhqofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Angela! Great to see you this week! "My way" is by no means "the only way". Keep in mind I have endless time to cover a variety of nuanced topics. With that said, I am confident your therapist was focused on the things he/she thought were the most important for you and your goals. :)

@revdocrandy 2 жыл бұрын

I hear what you’re saying. I only had a few/several months with my therapists. They got me to a certain point, for which I’m grateful. But I’m really grateful I found Tara. The last 8 months of following this channel have been extremely significant!