How to Improve Your Heavy Leg After a Stroke with 5 Easy Bed Exercises

In this video, we'll show you 5 simple bed exercises for stroke patients experiencing 'heavy leg' that can help improve your mobility, strength and ability to pick up that leg. These exercises are easy to do and can be done from the comfort of your own bed.
Stroke patients experience “heavy leg” because of several factors. A patient recovering from stroke might have weakness, spasticity, and poor movement control. During their stroke recovery, they will percieve this as having a heavy leg.
Here are some bed exercises for stroke patients experiencing "heavy leg" that you can do on your bed:
1. Leg Lift: Lie on your back with your legs straight. Slowly lift one leg off the bed, keeping it straight, and hold it for a few seconds before lowering it back down. Repeat with the other leg. Do 10 repetitions on each leg.
2. Knee Bends: Lie on your back with your legs straight. Slowly bend one knee and bring it up towards your chest. Hold it there for a few seconds before lowering it back down. Repeat with the other leg. Do 10 repetitions on each leg.
3. Hip Adduction: Lie on your back with your legs straight. Slowly move one leg out to the side bring it back in, keeping it straight, and then bring it back in towards the other leg. if that is still difficult for you, keep your knees, bent and let gravity assist your knee to go in towards the other knee. Repeat with the other leg. Do 10 repetitions on each leg.
4. Hip Extension: Lie on your stomach with your legs straight. Slowly lift one leg off the bed, keeping it straight, and hold it for a few seconds before lowering it back down. Repeat with the other leg. Do 10 repetitions on each leg.
5. Nose to your toes: Lie on your back with your legs straight. Slowly move your ankles up and down, as if you were pressing on a gas pedal. Focus more on pointing your foot and toes towards your nose. Do 10 repetitions.
Remember to consult with a doctor or physical therapist before starting any exercise program to ensure that these exercises are safe for you to do.
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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.
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[@MarlanWarren]

I just discovered this video on TH-cam I can't report back yet on effectiveness but I believe they are excellent exercises for my foot dragging. Thank you so much!

[@marianacantero2262]

Every time I see your videos I learn a lot and help my father recover from his hemorrhagic stroke. Thank You 😊

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[@rosaliesolanonunez9294]

Thank you for these exercises coz till now after 7 years my right leg is still heavy.. Regards from Albay, Bicol, Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

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I'm also suffering from this problem

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I've been looking for leg exercises for exactly this. I think that this will help a great deal.

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I'm encouraging my husband to follow you while video is on. Thanks.

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[@user-hm8rg8mw9v]

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[@marinamartinezhartfield8887]

I just Started these exercises after my stroke a Year ago and I've been doing exercises since and my leg is getting stronger thanks for this cause it really is helping thanks

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Thanks

[@JamesSheffer]

Nathan, O.T. makes every one of the exercises so simple to understand and imitate, while actually feeling the outcome of the muscles working. And I can graciously say, there has been some improvement in my problems after taking his demonstrations into a daily action. Filled with gratitude!!!

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

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@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS I can tell you for certain, it's YOU who makes ME happy! And a lot more able to move comfortably! Thank you, thank you!

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[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome. Pleasetry to do this daily

[@lorraineapril]

Thank you for your video i Learn a lot doing my exercise every day especially the one by the sink

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Oh and thank you for your videos and God bless you thank you for your videos it might help me i hope your videos my gol is too have good movement

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thank you its good terpe it might help me with my stroke leg so i can have more moments on my leg i hope you have more videos i like you video it's great

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Best exercise.

[@teresitasabino6023]

Thanks you so much

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

No problem. Here to help

[@NorwinRamirez-tg6he]

Maayong adlaw Nathan.you’re video so much helpful to me because I’m ischemic stroke also for 8months…

[@leonilanavarro9016]

Thank you so much I have learn a lot in this video, Godbless

[@sariemasam7464]

Will let my husband do this because when he walks his weak leg still looks stiff. Thank you for this video sir Nathan. More power & God bless.

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Yes I had a stroke i Oct 2021.thank u so now I’m getting some help😊😊😊😊

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With patience I'm following your exercises to help me!

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[@danguilanlorelei81]

5.15.24
..dear Doc Nathan...appreciate your exercises . Tyvm po..Philippine greetings!

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome po. Sana po gumaling na kayo

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Great videos Everytime do you have any exercises for thumb drop from stroke

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MOVING❤

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Thanktou

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Thank u po for the exercises given. Am a brain aneurysm survivor and have been stroke since 2001 after my operation. More to watch po of your videos. Thanks again po and God bless.

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Thanks sir mashallah

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God bless you too

[@user-ny7bi8ff3r]

Very nice video. You are the best therapist so far on the Internet. Can u please help with the last exercise which od the toes to nose. I fond it difficult to move my toes after my stroke

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Try assisting it with a belt or a rope along the bottom of all the toes.

[@marlenemcphee3502]

I have just found you. I have had 2strokes 10 years ago and have had a very strong gate in my left leg. My left foot has stopped dragging and l can walk safely but my left leg is still swinging outwards. I am going to follow your exercises and see if they help. Thank you so much.

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Doc my father always refuses. to visit physiothherapy since the hospital allows the patients to only visit the hospital only Tuesday (once per week )so I think this will help me do for him daily thank you

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Any occupational therapy advise for neurological paralysis. Involuntary contacts.

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Moving : sir Nathan thank you so much again.

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Do you have video for stiffness With heavy leg?

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[@tonye8152]

Thanks doc .It's not as easy as you make it look been on this for 3 years now.

[@abusaleh3718]

Dear sir, how are you? I'm Khaled, currently residing in Saudi Arabia and of Yemeni nationality. I am confident that my treatment will be excellent due to the exercises you have explained. (I had a car accident and underwent a hip joint replacement surgery, which was successful. However, after the surgery, I have been experiencing foot drop despite being able to move the leg and it was excellent.) The accident occurred a year and three months ago, and I am still suffering from foot drop and tightness from the top of the leg to the sole of the foot, along with swelling in the foot. I need a solution, doctor.

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Noted

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SIR HOW MANY TIMES A DAY...THANKS!

[@juanitodaylo6393]

Thank you for this video
I'm stroke since 2017
I can't use my left hand and my left leg is heavy

[@theresawiko6547]

I saw this video and need your help, mine is just starting with my left leg wick and the left side of my face is shifting to the right. What do I do

[@eugene1653el]

No stroke or brain injury but suffering with heavy leg but i am obese and osteoarthritis in left knee ,Any suggestions? And HBP

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How do I go about it. If I’m a caregiver

[@MadelynFamorca-ou4xr]

Moving🙋‍♀️

[@aameday]

The left side of my body is affected by stroke.
My left leg does get heavy, and my toes get curled. I have been looking for this type of exercise

[@sweetcake4223]

Moving...... Salamat kaayo sir nathan.. Tagaasa ka sa atoa sir?

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Sa cebu. 🇵🇭

[@VioletRahim]

Now started to look,at your videos,my right foot is heavy cannot lift to much ,have A stroke 6 months ago please advise.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Try to follow along with the exercises. Do it daily please

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Do you have upper body strength for arm

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

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[@FizaKhan-ls2ts]

How many times we can do it

[@zzzz2768]

Don't stop , the improvements may slow down but they continue.

[@brandyhambrick8775]

Will this work for me 16 months after a stroke

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Moving😊

[@jessicagomez6184]

Hello good morning.i am stroke survivor. Hea vy man akong left arm unsay mga exercise nga buhaton. Salamat

[@catslover251]

I have my two legs affected and now i can do all those excercices and yet still walking like you did in the first 😢

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Where are you licated

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I cant move my angkle, how solution

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Exercises for foot drop please?

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Try these if you have a atroke: th-cam.com/video/kXmHHWu0d98/w-d-xo.htmlsi=EPpSwak9B3vwz2fQ

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If you have a true foot drop: th-cam.com/video/VeL4f9B_J2A/w-d-xo.htmlsi=3wnZcWtFxmtuaZmd

[@JenniferBanadera]

It's so hard to do that coz my toes and knees are no movement at all

[@panagiotischristo]

Thank you.... really like the pillow as a tool.

[@davidselwyn5091]

my leg movesvery well when lying but in standing position i have heavy legs and drags when walking

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Are these exercises good for spasticity caused by MS?

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Yrs. It can help

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Keep moving

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Experience pain in shoulder and upper arm

[@lorraineapril]

Hi dr u can do a little of each exercise every day please let me know learning from your video in Suriname thank you

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Yes. Definitely. But just twice a day

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Movement stroke 2015

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5 years na ako stroke may pag asa pa po ba babalik sa dati

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Location and do you accept government Issurance?