Improve Walking After a Stroke | Therapy for Stroke
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- If you walk with difficulty because your stroke leg stays stiff and difficult to bend, you might want to do the exercises in this video.
After stretching your spastic, stiff and straight leg and doing your sitting exercises, you need to do exercises to improve your walking. These exercises are components that is necessary for a proper gait or walking.
First we need to practice stretching your stroke leg. Sit on a low chair or a stool. Bring your foot back as far as you can. This will stretch your hip, knee and ankle to bend.
Next we need to practice getting up.
Sit in front of your sink since this area is the most stable and what I found out makes most patients feel safer when we practice this. Pull up from the sink and practice high squats first. Do 10 and then do another 10 getting all the way up and then sitting all the way down.
Third exercise is foot sliding with paper plate. place a paper plate under your stroke leg and slide it back-and-forth 10 times. Support yourself with the kitchen sink Or a walker.
Fourth exercise is leg swinging. Bring your stroke leg back while bending your knee and kick it to the front like you are kicking a ball. Hold on to your kitchen sink or counter while doing this for support and safety. Do this 10 times.
Fifth exercise is knee up. Still supporting yourself on the kitchen counter or a walker, bring the knee of your stroke leg up as high as you can for 10 times.
Sixth exercise is stepping side to side. Step side to side from right to left three times Then rest.
And finally the last exercise is walking.
Take steps forward and back slowly. Do not overthink but apply the concepts of the previous exercises that we did. Like bringing your hip forward, bending the knee, And keeping your foot and toes sup so you are not dragging your stroke foot when you walk.
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Disclaimer:
This video should not replace the necessity of visiting your doctor or getting your occupational therapy session done. Please consult your primary care physician before doing any of this. The video is for educational purposes only.
By performing any fitness exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. Skills and wellness will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of our fitness program.
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Hello thanks so much l had amini stroke this 5th june and l can assure you that am now walking due to your guides may God bless you 🙏
Awww. God bless you too. This kind of progress from viewers inpires me more
@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS Yes cant wait to go back to work next week am just screaming where l am thanks so much bro❤️
Thank you so so much for your guide i can move a round now with my cane.
Left hand exercises
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Thanks
Thank you, my brother... I had a stroke a year ago but now I'm practicing walking by always watching the videos you show on TH-cam...
These videos truly help people recover.
Moms gonna be busy tomorrow 😂❤😮
Thank you, I had an Ischemic Stroke on Xmas day 2022. I do some of these already and am presently still learning to walk without assistance. Life is so different and challenging now, but I try and work very hard to get back some of what was lost. Thanks again!
No problem. What other things are you having difficulty with?
@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS My balance, I get tired quickly and my left side is still weak, but improving. Also short term memory loss and concentration issues.
I got you brother. Try the other exercises i have for the legs and for the memory loss, you might need speech therapy
@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS Yes, I have Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy each twice a week. I will look at your other videos and subscribe as well. Thank you sir.
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December 7th was my stroke date and my whole left side was paralyzed. I was calling the walk , the Zombie shuffle which mentally didn’t help,4 months later I can walk 90-95%normal and know that rest is my friend. My left arm is still weak, but is utilizing the shoulder mor. My biggest enemy is gloves and trying to tie laces again, but I will persist until It’s mastered. everyone heals in their own time, and my most important resources is my wife and family. Dark moments are still around because some days seem like I’m going backwards, but, remember, rest is your, friend, so lie down and try again, until you take those win moments. And meet the challenges. We can beat this and inspire others. Pay it forward and Good luck ahead
Thats amazing. I loooove your fighting spirit. Keep spreading it around please.
thank you ..its encouraging and very helpful..i rec
ently hsd a stroke ...the change in my move
ments are frustrating
Consistency is the number one goal…..😊
What can I do to get my knee to ben back way even to get my toes up again after the stroke it on my right side
Stroke survivor here too. I so appreciate your comment. I try everyday.
Thanks for the very useful video, I had my stroke on the 25 Nov so it's only been a couple of months, but from day one I've been exercising my stroke arm as a play guitar ( BADLY , NOW EVEN WORSE !! ) Now I get up every day and do my exercises in the Kitchen. I started off really slowly , doing very little to start with, but now I'm doing a lot more . Now I can walk about a mile, half a mile to my rest place & half a mile back home . It does take me about an hour, but it's worth it . What makes it a little harder is my Good leg needs a hip replacement. I still have the grim days , the physical effects you can understand and sort of deal with, the mental side, I find very difficult, the panic attacks, the depression & the absolute frustration and anger and anxiety aren't fun. But this is my life now, so I think we're all got to find a way round it . Try not to be too hard on the people you love & tell them you love them, because they are suffering like us. PEACE AND LOVE TO EVERYONE ❤❤.
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Thank you very much for this. I’m in recovery from a hemorrhagic stroke I had after giving birth and am always looking for new home work-out ideas. The paper plate is simple but brilliant. I can’t wait to try it out tomorrow morning!
Thanks again!♥️
Update us with how it felt and your progress please. ❤️❤️❤️
@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS I will! Thank you so much. I’m looking forward to working my way through all your content!
thank you for helping stroke survivor like me great tips on your videos it helps a lot God bless you more
You got a new subbie because I learnt so many new exercises that touch on areas I haven’t moved in a long time.
I love you my brother I’m definitely going to do your exercises so I can better at walking 🚶♀️ and at using my right side of my body ! This stroke struck me February 24,2024 ! I never lost any feeling are anything but my right arm want stretch out my fingers won’t open nothing below my elbow is working and I can walk but I want to walk like I use to before all this happened..🙏🏽🙏🏽😪😪😪
Mine was feb 23 2024
@@celenaballou5470 I’m so sorry beloved I pray 🙏🏽 you and I get better this is so devastating and depressing for me with one arm 😪😪😪😪and I don’t walk like I use to 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thank you sir I'm a stroke survivor last Nov27nagsusumikap pa lng po Ako na makalakad muli at maigalaw Ang paralyzed ko na kalahating katawan sa kapapanood ko Ng mga exercise mo naingannyo Ako Ng Gawin KSI simple lng Naman sa isip ko kaya lng andyan Ang pamilya ko nanood sa ginagawa ko KSI Wala pa akong kakayahan tumayo mag Isa kaya ginagawa ko Ang mga exercise mo na nakaupo llngmuna o kaya nakakapit sa grills Ng aming bintana maraming salamat po sir sa mga tinuturo po ninyo nagkaroon Ako Ng lakas dahi sumubok po Ako na Gawin Ang dapat
Kapit lng at fight lng tlga. 🙏🏼❤️
thany you . i had hemorrhagicon may 15,2024 your videos help along with my pt ot at tampa general
Thanks I had no idea how hard retraining my body would be but now I'm into exercise 1,000%
God bless you ❤
Love your vídeos had ischemic stroke july 31st still in therapy improving
Thanks a million Sir. God bless you. People benefits this who are stroke patients
Thank you too.
I love thi guy exercises they really helped me get through this hard time trying to regain my movement on my injured side of my body
Thank you
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Itsgoodireadthisim a stroke patient for over three years now ang i iam mocked insiltedfor not recovering until now it hurts so much but i cant do anything im big burden to my children i understand how they feel ecause they have a life to attend too i will try hard to do the exercises you have here thank you so much
My boyfriend had a stroke Aug 20th he has no insurance so they won't help us with physical therapy. He speaks Spanish you don't have any Spanish videos do you ?? I will translate this video as best as I can. Thank you for having it. God Bless you 😊❤
I am sorry i dont speak spanish. But im happy you are there to translate
Learn by just watching?
Amen..thank you for teaching us on how to do Legs exercise .
Thank you so much, God bless you 🙂🙂
Thank you for this video. My affected stroke leg gets very heavy whilst walking with a cane. Thanks for the exercises. I hope it will help mei. My next practice walking session?
This was exactly I was look for…TY
Thank you so much for this video. This helps us a lot. GOD bless you..
I’m starting to have an issue now, 12 years post stroke, I was doing great right after the stroke, I was able to walk without a Cain while still in the ICU.
see your doctor please. if you have been consistent with your therapy and maintenance, you really need to see your doctor to see what is causing the new issues.
Thank you I know I will benefit from these exercises😊
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge
Thank you so much for the info exercise about stroke leg...God bless..
God bless you too. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Love love love the videos bro! Thank you once again for the information and the help I do every video once a day just took parts of each video and turn it into a work..love from Atlanta ❤️
I got stroke last year 2022 June and I'm healed completely only my left arm only arm not the whole hand remaining. What to do to open fingers and closing. Exercise really helped me
Good. Exercises
Thank you for sharing Sir Nathan your vedio helps a lot.
I had a stroke and spinal cord injury and hope to get back on my long board some day
Thanks for your sharing ❤❤❤Stroke survivor Ireland 🇮🇪
You are welcome. Check my ither stroke videos. And just follow along
Thsnkyou so much
God bless you I am going to help my husband with this exercises
Thanks again for sharing
I will this sir..love it👌
Thank you so much
Not easy to bend the kneels
Thank you doc god bless you
Love the exercise but do you have any exercises for those of us who have a hyperexetended knee. My knee doesn't bend
Nice information thanks Sir,🙏
You are welcome
Thanks Doctor
Thank you very much.wonderguli will try it.
Yes maam. Keep fighting
Thanks for your videos
Nyce info sir
Thanks you 👍
Thanks Nathan to your video
thanks for a very informative video...
You are welcome
Thanks so much we need excersis for the heavy leg
You are welcome. Keep on going
Thank you so much bro god bless
Hi, Thanks for a very useful exercise video. I was doing ok with the exercises up to the foot slide with plate. Then came the leg swing and try as I might, I can’t get any bend from my knee. I think it might be to do with the fact that while I was in hospital for 10 weeks, my hamstrings disappeared. How do I get them back.
Tell me exercise for hand please .
Thank you so much 💖
Glad to help
Thank a lot
You are cery welcome. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Good
Thanks for the lesson
You are welcome
Thanks
You are welcome. You are one of the top followers
Great video, thanks!
good day.
iask if i can go binking?
biking
Thank you so much for sharing the above video. Looks very helpful. The problem I face is i am not able to both bend my left leg. Will keep trying the above on and off and i am sure it will help me. God bless you ❤
Thanks .
Thank you from Iran
Im an occupational therapist too😍✌️
That is so cool. Add me on instagram. Skills and wellness
I like ur teaching sir
Thank you.
You are the best. I swear
Aww. Thanks. Just trying to help
Excelente ensinamentos
Dear nathan iam doibg these exercises with you but myhand is not opened and fingers are are curled cause i had stroke 4yrs 4years back but i am hoping to be better don't want to see myself like this
Watching from Ireland
How about exercises gor hyperextended knee please. Thank you
I will look for ways how to convey it in a video
Thank you! Been watching your videos. Laking tulong!
@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS my foot doesn't bend backwards due to tone, any advice?
pwede rin to sir sa practicing to walk again after tibia surgery. . ? thanks
I have mild stroke. Advise me how to exercise.
Hi doc ask po ako unsa ang best exercise
IM USING IT PO FOR PATIENTS
Please make "Speaking after Stroke" Ty
Merci...
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How many times a day do you do this?
Recently pa ako nka kita sa video nimu. Pila pko ka,days nag hand exwrcise
Terima kasih👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
I left these exercises and I started to do long distance walk and jogging on smaller hill.
Then ,I started to experience NERVE PAIN.
Should I continue with these exercises only?
I got stroke more than 2 years is this exercises still applicable to me
My brother in Law had stroke for around 2years he had slight improvement but unable to move as normal both legs are weak, do this excersise help him? 🙏🏽
Plz make a video about MS
I do have a series for that
th-cam.com/play/PLvSelbjivxk3Wc99k7RGlPlRRJFLhdaAG.html&si=2me6LaKzYKg-5fud
A person affected by both hand and leg how can suvh person exercise onis own.
Hi dear it's very important and interesting I am physically challenged person My Question is how to walk with balance? Plz make vedio on balance
Im glad you found it.
Even 10 years already i have a stroke can i recover pls anser my question
Thank you doc.
Yes. There will be improvement. The best time to do therapy was yesterday. Next best day is today. Everyday, practice and pray
hi nathan naoerahan ako ng cervial at lumbar mahigit na isang taon pero ang mga paa ko parang matigas ilakad at mabigat hips at ulo ko
How do I get up from a chair on my own without sink there
Hi can i ask you,now i can wlak but a cant walk normally like behinf my leg is glued or something is that exercices going yo help that,its being 1year since my stroke
Hallo ...I'm Michael from negros occidental Philippines... Na Right stroke ko.... I was thankful nabuhi pa tawon ko.... Sir natural gyud na ang area na stroke ga number ? Sir unsan man proper na exercise para Nako.
. God bless you.....
Usual progression na xa sir. Consistent lng jud sa practice sir. Whole day if possible nga incorporate nmo tanan therapy methods. Daghan ko exercises sa stroke. Follow lang try to pause if lisod and proceed na sad. Ask for help from family members. Mas dali jud if naay motabang
6months stroke have been trying hard to move my left hand but it's very difficult but the leg is improving small small
stay consistent.. i have more videos in the playlist
What if my hand refuses to stay on the kitchen table please how do I mount pressure on the hand
Ask for help if that is not possible, out your stronger hand iver the weaker hand
How to gain your balance on your weaiste
My problem is my left stroke leg is painfpul when i walk and scratching the floor or road when. I do. Walking
I will try to research more on that
Dear nathan I am walking with cane because left leg is effected my right leg i feelweak balance is not good what todo following your exercises theropist is slso helping while walking i have fear iwill fall 😂😂
My tigh was numbed but I am feeling pain in tigh now. What does it mean?
I had stroke August 8, 2023, since then am not walking good with my left leg an arm please help me with some exercise.
Follow along and do it daily
Will this exercise be able to make me run my walking is pretty decent now
Start on an eliptical machine and see how fast you can go
For the span of 2mos ian now walk not alone with asisstance but my hand stil cannot move
Finally found you !
glad to help
After look at this video,do you have any exercise for left footfinger?because my tiptoe was so close with my fourth finger,and then,my motherfinger is too close to my 2nd finger.that's my problem.Its hard for me to walk...can you help and suggest?😅
Yes. Try getting a toe separator
Paano po Kong my arthritis at senior na hindi po ba masama ginagwako po yan sobra sakit
I found that two years after my stroke and still had some paralysis on my left side and what i call brain fog, that the supplement Acetyl-L-Carnine helped clear my brain fog and eliminated almost my remaining paralysis. Now, I mainly have retrained my muscles to work correctly.