Core Exercise After a Stroke

Core Exercise After a Stroke

Core weakness can significantly impact walking after a stroke. And that being said, core strengthening is one of the most neglected “muscle groups” in a stroke recovery program.  Needless to say, a core strengthening or core stabilization exercise routine...
Drop Foot Exercises

Drop Foot Exercises

Drop foot can make walking extremely difficult.  It can also place someone at a very high risk for falling.  In the video below, you will learn the BEST drop foot exercise progression. But first, here are some basic facts to help you understand your condition. What is...
It is spasticity, NOT foot drop

It is spasticity, NOT foot drop

Is it really foot drop (also called drop foot)? If you have an upper motor neuron lesion (damage to your brain or spinal cord), drop foot may NOT be the best term to describe your symptoms. Yes, your foot points down and you can’t dorsiflex (lift the foot up) your...