by Tara Tobias | Aug 6, 2020 | Movement and Rehab
Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis is one of the most prevalent causes of post stroke shoulder pain. It is a condition that is characterized by shoulder joint stiffness and pain. Other neurologic injuries can also cause this condition. Such as multiple...
by Tara Tobias | Aug 4, 2020 | Caregiver Resources, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Stroke
hemineglect is a condition where someone loses the ability to attend to, sense, and/or perceive information on one side. This condition is also referred to as unilateral neglect, spatial neglect, and/or hemispatial neglect. Several neurologic condition can cause this...
by Tara Tobias | Aug 2, 2020 | Right Brain Musings
Some call it intuition. Others might call it a “gut” feeling. And for those who believe in a higher power, “a direct message from God”. You know, that little voice that prompts you to take action. Yeah, that voice. In the past 20 years, I have had the pleasure of...
by Tara Tobias | Jul 27, 2020 | Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Stroke, Stroke Treatment
Pain is a common symptom after a stroke. Unfortunately, pain can be a significant barrier to regaining function. In some cases, there is an identifiable cause related to a movement or a structural problem. The rehab team can identify this, prescribe the...
by Tara Tobias | Jul 7, 2020 | Movement and Rehab
How do you regain the ability to walk without fear of falling? Fear of falling is a MAJOR concern for a lot of people. In the early stages of rehabilitation, the goal is to regain movement control at the hip, knee, and ankle. This is necessary to ensure that someone...