by Tara Tobias | Oct 2, 2019 | Balance, blog, Neurologic Conditions, Stroke
Does your leg feel “heavy”? Is it hard for you to lift it off the ground when you are walking? Or worse, does it drag (on the ground) because you are unable to lift it? You are not alone. It is a common “problem” that happens with many...
by Tara Tobias | May 12, 2019 | blog, Stroke
What is a “stiff leg”?A stroke can cause many different leg problems that can make walking difficult. One problem is (what some people refer to as) a “stiff leg”. So, what exactly is a stiff leg? Well, do you ever feel like at the exact moment...
by Tara Tobias | May 12, 2019 | blog, Parkinsons Disease
What is Physical Therapy For Parkinson’s Disease? If you have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, physical therapy should be the FIRST treatment. Now, I know what you are thinking. “That is a pretty bold statement”. Am I really suggesting that...
by Tara Tobias | Apr 28, 2019 | blog, Neurologic Conditions
Ataxia is a sign of dysfunction in the neurologic system. Ataxia can occur following a stroke, brain injury, or a hereditary disorder (Friedrichs ataxia) and typically involves some sort of damage to the cerebellum. This can result in clumsy, shaky, and/or...
by Tara Tobias | Apr 21, 2019 | blog, Guillain Barre Syndrome
What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome? Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is an inflammatory disorder of the peripheral nervous system (nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord). Normally a person’s immune system recognizes and destroys foreign “invaders”...
by Tara Tobias | Oct 21, 2018 | Balance, blog
Are you ignoring a balance problem? Falls in older adults are NOT just a “possibility”. Whether you are 65 or 85, more likely than not, you WILL fall. Let that sink in. More importantly, a fall at any age can have catastrophic consequences. 1 out of 4...