Exercise to improve walking: fix a "heavy leg"

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Do you have a heavy feeling leg after a stroke or a brain injury? This is a very common problem and in this video you will learn a very simple exercise progression to improve your walking and improve your ability to lift the leg despite this “heavy feeling”. If you have suffered a stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, parkinsons disease, Guillain barre syndrome, or polyneuropathy this video is for you.
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@cherylhiggins2176 4 жыл бұрын

Please never quit making these videos. You are changing lives. A huge thank you. ❤️

@lanetterippeto3730 3 жыл бұрын

My involved leg knee won’t bend and ankle won’t bend either

@roseanndunn4448 2 жыл бұрын

@@lanetterippeto3730. This is happening to me too

@user-yi4ui6yr2y Жыл бұрын

Yes very true.God bless you ma'am

@wapaki 3 ай бұрын

It takes me a while to move my leg.. a little difficult but i can move it slowly.. now.. thank you very much..

@davidcarnell6032 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE these videos, I was involved in a motorcycle wreck 40 yrs ago, spent many months in the ICU then another hospital and rehab. unit and after 1 yr and 9 mos only to hear, we've done all we can, taught how to be handicapped, wheeled to the door and told goodbye. The reason why I'm sharing that is to tell you that "yes, the doctors put the pieces back together, but 'they' don't heal GOD does", in all HIS wisdom, he gave us a brain that is able to rewire itself and through these exercises we are able to stimulate the areas of the brain that aren't functioning as they were designed. After 40 yrs I am no longer in a wheelchair and at 60 I'm looking for more normalcy. These videos are paramount to the road to health, I have been doing some leg exercises but I studied mechanical engineering and not physical therapy and find myself saying "I'm doing that wrong" a lot, these videos are the gauge that my recovery needed.

@danybastelt8931 4 жыл бұрын

26 years !! post stroke and you've totally re-motivated me

@rehabhqofficial 4 жыл бұрын

I am so happy to read this! Keep us all posted on your progress :)

@lynetteday995 4 жыл бұрын

You are a blessing from God. I had a stroke in 2008. Since I have been following your videos, I am beginning to notice positive changes.

@rehabhqofficial 4 жыл бұрын

This is AWESOME! I am so happy to hear this. Thank you for sharing 😊

@chiquita9896 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video. Have been experiencing problems getting my walking back on track. my therapists haven't even mentioned this as a thing. Great info

@LittleLouieLagazza 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dr Tobias. 2.5 years post stroke and you've totally re-motivated me. You're changing lives!

@mirasollopez5657 3 жыл бұрын

Im 2 1/2 mounths now it ok to excersize like this lettle bit heavey my leg and my arm

@barbgreen7350 3 жыл бұрын

8 years post stroke & Ditto💗🍀

@barbgreen7350 3 жыл бұрын

So true! Not just "changing" lives, but, improving lives💗🏋

@laurencecunningham7864 Жыл бұрын

Thanks doc

@kennethlee1818 Жыл бұрын

I'm 5 years post ischemic stroke. Excellent video! Many thanks for these exercises which I will definitely include in my daily workout routine. Your very clear explanation of everything is superb. Many many thanks for your invaluable advice and for doing this video. I wished that I had discovered your KZfaq channel much earlier. Please continue doing more videos.

@user-is4ik3ti9p Жыл бұрын

But I can't do up myeek leg

@Bmaechtel21 4 жыл бұрын

congratulations Thara, another great video from you, thanks for making them. and keep them coming.

@eddieleejr.5534 4 жыл бұрын

I've spent several hours over the past 2 days watching your videos and putting myself through the paces and I have to say you are a godsend. The information you provided is more relevant to my condition than 80% of what I was told and not told. I'm the type of person who needs to know "why" in order to commit to something and your explanations are very precise and easy to understand. Thank you so very much!

@rehabhqofficial 4 жыл бұрын

I am the same way. If I understand why I need to do something it is easier for me to follow through. :) That is why I take the time with the explanation. I am glad you find it helpful. :)

@wunnathein1323 3 жыл бұрын

Too much talking. Low down your air

@lanetterippeto3730 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I have heavy leg

@mildredroldos1601 2 жыл бұрын

A year after stroke and many months of therapy I was just released from therapy being told I was not going to recover further and I just need to accept the fact and that I would no longer be able to run. I am learning new things from these videos I did not cover in therapy. I am starting my own therapy at home having wasted so much time in therapy. I could not sleep after being discharged from therapy. I basically felt abandoned but I am finding comfort and confidence in these videos. Thank you so much.

@RBQ_ 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and its a saver, man you are precise.

@lynetteday995 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dr. Tara for sharing your expertise.

@hazeljoseph3322 2 жыл бұрын

Can't believe that these movements that I took for granted before my stroke I am having difficulty doing. Yes, I do have a heavy feeling in my right leg. Your exercises are making me aware of my limitations. I am trying them over and over. Please do not stop making them.

@jeanettehorend1450 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tara. Thank you for these videos on 'heavy leg' . You've given me a different perspective. I think I had started to take my brain for granted. I've gone back to looking at my brain and how it operates! Even 7 years on, I am still progressing. It's easy to forget how far I have come since losing everything on my left side. Anyone reading this, stroke recovery is a work in progress. Keep going, even when you think you can't! Thanks again Tara!

@jennydenton5 2 жыл бұрын

N t Hands now I know what to do cause when would walk my left don't want to move now I know to do thank you so much

@officialniaadiorr_9922 2 жыл бұрын

Yes you are right I just had a stroke on April 1st of this year

@bryanb0016 Жыл бұрын

without even trying it out yet I'M ALMOST POSITIVE THAT THIS WILL HELP ME! THANK YOU DR. TOBIAS!!! MORE POWER TO THE CHANNEL!

@paulacristinadacostalopes7242 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful Dr.Tobias Thank you for all the tips you’re giving us to help us recover! May God bless you🙏❤️

@JayAnnMazing 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the video tutorials that you are sharing to your channel and it really help. More videos to come 💕

@rehabhqofficial 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I am glad they are helping you.

@wendyinglis4140 4 жыл бұрын

Great sequence of exercises TY, TARA.

@timothywoolsey7984 4 жыл бұрын

WOW. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

@rebeccastanley9151 3 ай бұрын

this series is really really helpful! I'm trying to get back to hiking with normal gait and better balance. thank you for all your videos!

@meoutstandingprojectsoman3645 4 жыл бұрын

Very much helpful, thanks Dr Tara

@user-qs4je7ms9o 7 ай бұрын

You've helped me so much. I am on a very small pension and don't have any funds to get any help. You got me from desperation to starting to walk and having my life back. Thank you. Eric

@lifehacked86 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video just recently I started noticing my leg seems so much heavier than it has these past 2 years so I’m so grateful there’s something available to help me work on this issue.

@rehabhqofficial 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this Amber! I am so glad this video is helping you. :)

@jitendravarshney3734 3 жыл бұрын

You are amazing. I am always surprise how do you know which issue I am facing now and I saw video over that topic. I am greatful to you.

@mprobinson99 Жыл бұрын

Great help from you, Dr Tobias.

@brownirma5685 3 жыл бұрын

thank you DR Tobias! I had stroke as result of covid late May of 2020. Test results showed my brain had earlier milder stroke. i spent my 64th birthday in hospital rehabilitation ward i;m glad to hve found your videos. Thanks to rehab doc, and staff, All of my therapists helped me to use my flopped out foot. Very difficcult journey. After watching just a few of your videos i feel some very much informed an encouraged, to be able to walk stairs comfortably and safely some day Very SOON Thank you Again

@michaeldiodati3819 Жыл бұрын

Keep it up you lift up my hopes of walking again . Your it !!! For me thank you .

@nickwilliams509 3 жыл бұрын

This is great stuff thank you so much.

@annmurray4378 2 жыл бұрын

You are amazing love everything you do I would like to see a real stroke survivors doing these exercises

@steadast Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I needed this to motivate me to do what I can at home🤗. Sitting down is so boring but I wasn’t sure where and how to start getting active. 👍❤️❤️.

@markdeitch3389 4 жыл бұрын

Just heard the answer. Thanks! Great video doc!

@bandidodiesel747 4 жыл бұрын

Yes very helpful !

@ebersingsonstrokesurvivors7510 2 жыл бұрын

Love your video's Dr. Toboias alway's watching, 3 year's 1 month Ischimic stroke...improving walking :) but the battle is not over yet!!! To my mate's The key of success.. routine exercise everyday Have a great day💪🏃‍♂️

@elizabethmendez6435 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I just started watching videos and have learned so much from you. Thank you.

@rehabhqofficial 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I am glad they are helping you

@marissa5247 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful 😍 thanks from Philippines 🇵🇭

@destonlee2838 Ай бұрын

Excited to report that at 3 yrs out from cva ihita walking speed (with cane) of 3 mph. When I left inpatient docs were skeptical about recovery potential "don't expect much" and VA cut off therapy at 12 mos. I've stuck to my +attitude and daily low rigor but constant test of my limits and exercise to improve mindset, and I can walk 3mph now. Prior to stroke walked 4.5mph, I was a hustler. But 3 is good for now! Better every day, relax, breathe, relax completely, pour your mind and heart into your work, go for it! Do your best! Thank you doctor Tobias, you are a gem of great worth! APPRECIATE!

@mommy2756 2 жыл бұрын

I am a Taiwanese. I found your videos really helpfuĺ. So I wrapped up some ķey points in Chinese for the stroke patients who have difficulty understanding English. Of course I posted your youtube.

@jihadhaddadin1586 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Doctor so much ❤️ was so helpful

@mariarizalayague4450 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing to us this video.♥️

@karteekkumar9768 4 жыл бұрын

You are really genius doctor .God bless you doctor

@ivannay4925 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, dear Dr.Tobias. Today I tried to do exercises together ... It's amazing... At least I managed to do some movements to fix my 'heavy leg'. Thank you so much!!! You are doing a tremendous job so necessary for the people like myself/ after stroke. Your program is highly motivating and encouraging ...and it makes me to strongly believe I would be able to regain my mobility with your help... Thanks again !!!

@rehabhqofficial 4 жыл бұрын

Ivanna, I am soooooo glad to read that you are moving better! Thank you for sharing this. I know you can do this. Keep setting new goals and the sky is the limit on how much more you can accomplish. :)

@poojahm120 Жыл бұрын

Good day, Dr Tobias , did all the exercise, which you have both explained and showed how to go about the same. Problem i face is i can't raise/ flex my left knee . I need to use my palm to both raise my knee

@christianlordlabusonboniel5052 4 жыл бұрын

I found all of your videos very helpful, it's been a year and 5 months but I still have foot drop and I am still improving because of your helpful tips..I hope to walk normally sooner for it's been my dream to recover back....thanks so much ma'am!

@rehabhqofficial 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Christian! Keep it up. You are still very early in the recovery process and have lots of room for progress so keep working hard!!

@allanastudillo943 3 жыл бұрын

Thsnk you so much doc....watching from phillippines.God Bless

@mrstevek118 3 жыл бұрын

I love the block idea it keeps the leg bent, not allowing it to go straight ❤️

@martinstubbs7838 3 жыл бұрын

I can stand and walk but my left leg feels heavy because I got a stroke eight years ago but this is helpful . Thanks for the videos . I would use these exercises.

@jimn.9990 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are truly superb, Dr. Tobias! You possess very special talents in your teaching methods, by carefully presenting the material in a slow pace, while gracefully emphasizing certain words combined with a masterful proficiency of the English language!

@rehabhqofficial 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback! I see this (pacing) as a potential area for improvement as well. :)

@mahsaaaamm 4 ай бұрын

Your video is very helpful for me , thank you❤

@TarRose85 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great exercise 💪 tips

@EmpowermentAvenue888 4 жыл бұрын

WOW. Thank you!!!

@lydiaalpad7383 4 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to strengthen in my weak leg little by little till I'm ready to next exercise. To remind you I'm 70 yo and a massive stroke survivor. Keep on bringing the videos that I ca n use.you are sent to me to help.i learnt A lot Thank you

@rehabhqofficial 4 жыл бұрын

Lydia, thank you so much for reminding of the specifics of your story. Little by little you can do this. Even if you are just watching the videos. Visualize yourself doing the exercise. Visualization is so so so helpful.

@lydiaalpad7383 4 жыл бұрын

@@rehabhqofficial your video help s a lot for my progression.your more understandable than my PT.looking forward for next video's. Your a great help.continueand more blessings

@candypryor5390 2 жыл бұрын

Please don't stop making these videos I have physical therapy at home I got released from rehab and I'm learning how to walk again and I could stand up on my own long as I'm holding on but for me to take that step with my right leg because my left side was affected but this exercise is helpful and I'm going to show this to my physical therapist cuz maybe this will help me transition into walking thank you this video was God sent

@rehabhqofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Candy, Thank you so much for sharing your progress!! I am so happy for you. God willing, I will keep making videos :)

@SoulSociety2021 2 жыл бұрын

Heavy legs can be treated with Amyris essential oil. The high oil content of the wood is called candle wood. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z52SgtaHyMWapYk.html

@hilaryhill4804 3 жыл бұрын

just discovered you on line & will intergrate many of them into my daily exercises

@rehabhqofficial 3 жыл бұрын

Oh great! I am so happy that you find these videos useful. Thank you for watching 😊

@wendellmiller1519 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you it's been real helpful

@nolaigmckaigney7135 4 жыл бұрын

So powerful and effective with such clarity

@rehabhqofficial 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ameymvlogssuperbiker 3 жыл бұрын

@@rehabhqofficial Mom had Stroke in 2014 but still her left half body has a heaviness how can she overcome this issue her main concern is heaviness on the left side?

@kristiassange2786 4 ай бұрын

I see these exercises in my future. I’m not even in a chair yet, but might be by the end of next week. I’m really scared I’ll fall again - both of my legs are heavy & both of my knees are bad - but I have to try! You are helping me. Thank you very much!

@moparmar1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you doctor. You are a fabulous human. You have shown me a fresh ray of hope.

@SoulSociety2021 2 жыл бұрын

Heavy legs can be treated with Amyris essential oil. The high oil content of the wood is called candle wood. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z52SgtaHyMWapYk.html

@paulinesmith8396 4 жыл бұрын

This video is great. My hand and left leg is always heavy. I will try these excised

@killygounden5849 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your videos 🙏

@D-unfadeable 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video!!!!!

@lornamcdowell7843 Жыл бұрын

Continue to show videos of strengthening the ankle due to foot drop. Can never have enough of them.

@ramilgallano3587 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dr, Tobias

@alexkortuem7199 2 жыл бұрын

appreciate your expertise keep em coming!

@alexkortuem7199 2 жыл бұрын

how do I dis asociate my hand and arm fromflexing when doing leg stuff? seems every thing is wiring together

@jubra21 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you Dr Tobias!

@seenavarghese2190 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have MS and these exercises are helping me.

@totem1 Жыл бұрын

Hey same ❤️

@ramiltalinioddiyman3830 Жыл бұрын

Iam just almost two month stroke but you are motivation to live. Normal with your videos

@jenpechan3467 2 жыл бұрын

I will try to remember my right side will learn. Too many years have gone by. I still need to try

@kamalhalder1 4 жыл бұрын

It's really helping me a lot, salute you mam I have been suffering with foot drop strained ankle and heavy leg for the last six months even visiting physiotherapy regularly didn't help that much, your videos on foot drop and heavy legs had really helped me walk with less pain on my ankle earlier it was really bad while walking used to pain a lot . That's Dr. 👃🌹

@rehabhqofficial 4 жыл бұрын

Kamal, I am so happy to get this comment. This is why I do what I do. Keep up the great work!!

@chris-4566 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Tara for another useful video. It’s funny how you described the stroke knee as “going out” when bending. My foot goes outward but the knee leans inward and at the moment I can’t prevent that happening. I’m gonna get myself a skateboard to help slide my leg forwards and backwards. I’m 64 so I can tell the grandchildren that I’m getting a skateboard and hope that they never ask me to “show them my moves”. I think they’ll be underwhelmed.

@_leo_das 3 жыл бұрын

A huge thank to you mam... Am suffer this type of prblm due to accidental prblm on my spinale cord and now i hope this exercise will improve my wakling pblm 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Thank you again

@jeanettelofthouse7926 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou! Thankyou!Thankyou! SO much .

@sjackson7305 Жыл бұрын

This was good. Thank you!

@sibghaumer9277 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing these videos, I m ms patient for last eight

@deborahtofflemire7727 Жыл бұрын

Thank you helpful

@jishnuravindranathan14 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome teaching... Thank you madam👍

@cynthiadavis862 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have a lot of pain in buttock, hip and front of thigh. I now can’t lift opposite leg into car. I am trying these. Thanks again 😊

@davidlinick8296 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are terrific. None of the PT's that I have seen have the level of knowledge that you do. If I might make a suggestion, an "index" of your videos might make it a bit easier to find one that is specific to a person's requirements. Thanks for your good work.

@rehabhqofficial 4 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion. It would help me to know, is it more helpful to organize them by body part (ie: al hip exercises in one playlist), or by "problem" (ie: spasticity, stroke neglect, stroke weakness, walkiing problems). I appreciate any feedback you might have for this :)

@shawnainthekitchen8011 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tara. My suggestion would be to do it by body part because sometimes people can't adequately describe what's wrong, but they know where the problem is occurring. For example, I didn't know anything about spasticity but I knew that something was wrong with my arm.

@rehabhqofficial 4 жыл бұрын

@@shawnainthekitchen8011 Thank you, I have a hip playlist and a knee playlist. I will add an ankle playlist :)

@shawnainthekitchen8011 4 жыл бұрын

@@rehabhqofficial Sure thing! Don't forget to include an arm and hand playlist. That way you'll have them all from head to toe.🙂

@mikeh1404 10 ай бұрын

I have MS and have just discovered your channel - ❤

@jerrytalaue4137 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dra. For the exercise tips.God bless.

@SoulSociety2021 2 жыл бұрын

Heavy legs can be treated with Amyris essential oil. The high oil content of the wood is called candle wood. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z52SgtaHyMWapYk.html

@donnadugas-pc9gt Жыл бұрын

I have HSP7, I know it’s very rare, I would like you to address any videos that would help me. I’m getting so depressed and discouraged! Is there anything that I can do? I want to come to Orlando to see you, hopefully you’re still doing these videos! I know you are helping millions of people. Keep doing your videos!!!!!

@pia2419 3 жыл бұрын

I found this video very useful. I had a brain stroke 8 years ago and I walk but un general I feel, that a move a column. So those excercises they give me fluidity in my walking. Could you please continue to give us more tips to equilibrate our body?Thank you so much, for sharing all your knowledge!! ❤️❤️❤️

@rehabhqofficial 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Pia! I am glad you find these videos helpful. 😊 New videos every week 😊😊

@SoulSociety2021 2 жыл бұрын

Heavy legs can be treated with Amyris essential oil. The high oil content of the wood is called candle wood. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z52SgtaHyMWapYk.html

@linzhaoxu 3 жыл бұрын

thank u for this video.

@thanga0106 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video..!! 😊

@rehabhqofficial 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! It is absolutely my pleasure

@patrunkel5821 2 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video ❤❤❤

@shanali9742 2 жыл бұрын

You are serving the stroke patients guide lines

@johnasbell920 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@nahieshabaker402 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what happens to me but I didn’t know what it was thank you I appreciate you a lot

@SoulSociety2021 2 жыл бұрын

Heavy legs can be treated with Amyris essential oil. The high oil content of the wood is called candle wood. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z52SgtaHyMWapYk.html

@jasanirani4970 4 жыл бұрын

Good work dr

@abdulqayyum7097 2 жыл бұрын

Really great Dear Doctor Very useful

@tshiree1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@SoulSociety2021 2 жыл бұрын

Heavy legs can be treated with Amyris essential oil. The high oil content of the wood is known as "candle wood" or "torch wood". kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z52SgtaHyMWapYk.html

@orlandotogle4394 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful

@frankadams9644 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU

@nakiolic640 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks dear 😊 much love from Uganda

@rehabhqofficial 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Naki! Sending positive vibes to Uganda now 😊

@contactcpl5729 4 жыл бұрын

very good video, help me alot

@sachidanandjha7027 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video thanks

@vishaldixit4016 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou 😊😊

@paulinesmith8396 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you doctor

@Rockie38343 4 жыл бұрын

I am still having problems on my stomach and lifting the effected lower leg. I do three sets of 20 each day and the lower leg is not loosing up. This effects my ability to walk and stepping up on a curve. Thanks to your videos, I can walk without the cane and the brace. But my lower leg and my hip on my effected leg are the issues

@rehabhqofficial 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching and for the comment. Hopefully on of the exercises I show in this weeks video will help. I show the same exercise on the stomach but with a modification if you can not move it at all in this position

@davidlinick8296 4 жыл бұрын

@@rehabhqofficial What is the title of the referenced video? Thanks

@merrychrisplatiobaritogo5996 Жыл бұрын

Doc Tara Tobias thanks be to God for these video at magkaruon akong na chance na moask sayo kon anong dapat gawin sa aking right leg hindi ako makatindig matagal at hindi rin makapaglakad kailangan muna akon maymakapitan sana bigyan monang pansin ang aking problema at matulongan mo ako senior citizen na ako doc