i had a right sidehemorrhagic stroke Nov12,2021. I had to relearn how to swallow, speak, walk and focus my eyesight on my left side. I am more fit since my stroke. I lost 105 pounds, my blood pressure and diabetes are controled. I run 3 miles a day albeit a very slow 3 miles, I ride my bike every so often and have been doing resistance bands every day and my muscles are popping like when I was a 16 year old teenager. I can honestly say that my stroke was the best thing that ever happened to me. I am more healthy today and my views on life and whats truly important has changed! Never give up!
@@ifeomaobidinma4044 11/29/22 left side so bad can walk, never drive work and havn't tried a bike. to may falls from walking. Im down 85 pounds, first tattoo and gray haired beard. Thank you
Hey! Love your testimony! Could you explain how you were able to get your eyesight together? I am left side affected and I am a hard time getting my vision back. Dr is recommending eye surgery.
Mine was triggered by the covid vaccination and nothing was put into place when I had a violent reaction to the spring vaccination to ensure I wasn't t left on the floor fir dats
@tawanar1685 I'd had cataracts before I was ill. But I hadn't had my post cataract check up. This was done a few months ago and luckily my eyes had a clear bill of health
I'm currently recovering from a hemorrhagic stroke in the left pons brain stem. My affected side is my dominant right side. From day 1 demanded of my body and still do. Dont give up its a process. Sending all my love to stroke survivors and caregivers ❤❤❤❤
I am currently sitting in the ICU from a mild hemorrhagic stroke, right side. At at the onset I had R-side hemiplegia and aphasia. My symptoms resolved within 5 minutes and got my ass to the ER within one hour. It was scary as hell and I wouldn’t wish this event on anyone. My stroke was mild. Day 3 and just some slight memory issues. I am blessed. Anyone who is suffering from a stroke my heart and prayers are with you and keep fighting and rehabbing. Bless you all
I'm 5 years post stroke and your videos have been a life saver. I was in acute rehab for 1 month after stroke and out patient rehab for 6 months. I listened intently to everything they had me do. This is all new information to me. It's wonderful, gives me hope with new exercises specially for me. Thank you for taking the time.
You may want to check out INR run by Edward Tobininck, MD. He uses perspinal Enteracept, I'm closer to making a trip to his office in Boca Raton Florida.
Have you seen results with using these specific exercises? I am almost 6 years post stroke. I'm living in a nursing home at 50 years old. The thought of living another 25+ years with freedom taken away is really making me think suicide is my only other option.
I had read a lot of your comment after watching the video. I am 9 years since my stroke. I have had lots of thearpy in the 1st 2 years but could not afford any more thearpy for a few years as time went on. So I started to work out in the gym and still do which helps a lot. I suggest you get your balance stabilize as much as you can to feel confident in using some of the equipment to not feeling like you are going to fall. I also do an overabundance of brain activity like Luminosity, puzzles, reading, etc. Dr. you are right...reputation is definitely key for both sides of the body and demands the affected sides participate. my motto is: if you are breathing you got to move. NEVER GIVE UP.
Awesome... I listen to you in the hospital. When I had a mild stroke. In 3 weeks I was 80% better. It’s been 2 months and I can walk 5 mile now. I feel 98% better. Hopefully by next year It will be a 100% better. Thank you for your Knowledge. I greatly appreciate it💕💕💕
She is absolutely correct, recovery will only occur if you make "you" do it, yes its hard, yes it makes you angry for the problems you did not have before but you can get your brain to rewire if you "make it" do what you want, not take a compensation route out of the problem, it worked for me and some of us wont be so lucky !!
Absolutely fabulous video. This August it will be 2 years since I had my stroke. Listen to this video has explain everything. I am a Christian and I know My God going to turn things around for me. Watching these videos everyday. I am doing some of the exercises every day. I haven’t got a Physiotheropist I watch you Doc Tobias. Thanks you very much. Keep posting.
Thank you Pauline. I am so grateful to have this platform to be able to share with all of you. Thank you for taking the time to leave this comment. This is what keeps me going. And of course I will definitely keep posting ;)
When I get discouraged I watch this video a handful of times now. Axonal regeneration is my new band name. If I get fingers back I'm taking piano lessons. 18 months, stronger every day. Thank you Doctor Tara!
Bless you for this info. My 74yr old father just had a stroke 2 nights ago and even though I was knowledgeable about neuroplasticity you put many thoughts in order and helped me research enough knowledge to aid in his recovery. At least when the doctors explain whats happening and will happen - I can understand what's going on and possibly assist. Please pray for my father he is still not out of the woods yet.
Please pray for my Uncle Joe 85 years old 5 weeks in and still can't move his left side and just wants to end it all and family keeps saying he will be like this forever. How is your dad doing 8 months later?
I have had a stroke since 2016 and you are the only one that I have seen thus far who has given me explanations of exactly stroke prognosis and symptom recoveries. Thank you and I have subscribed to this channel. I'll probably look you up for a face to face appointment. Thank you again. 🙏
Nothing was soapbox here Dr.Tobias - my Father who suffered a stroke 25 years ago on the right side, recently suffered another stroke bilaterally, and after physiotherapy, regained some functionality in his right hand that he had lost 25 years ago. Please keep up the beautiful work you're doing putting out all this info on the net - I will do my best to spread it. You're helping us, and so many people who have no access to this wealth of knowledge and motivation. GOD, LIFE, NATURE, CREATION, CONSCIOUSNESS, whatever you want to call it, may it shower its blessings on you always!
Thanks for watching and for sharing your father's inspiring story! I hope others read this and are motivated to keep going!. Also, thank you so much for your kind blessing. The only reason I can do this is because of people like you 😊🙏
i thank you for your videos. i had a stroke 5 years ago at 45. it has been a living hell for me. i enjoyed therapy but now i get no professional therapy and do not have the money to pay out of pocket.
Does your local community college offer assisted gym classes? Or do you live near a college/university that has PT/OT/ST students who need people to practice on/with? Are you in a stroke survivor support group? If local, then they can often point to more resources and options aside from what's available on UA-cam.
I am 2 1/2 years after my stroke which affected my right side. I find your videos very inspirational. After watching this video I am making a point of using my involved arm and leg all the time, even if it takes twice as long to accomplish tasks. Thank you for all you do.
I love this video!!! I had my stroke 8/4/22 and I started walking right away and moving my arm. I’m not using a Walker or cane to avoid relying on that. I’m able to raise my arm all the way up and stretch out with practice over practice. My hand has stopped closing tight and I can now relax on command . This video gives me a lot of hope for a full recovery
I've had some pretty good therapists over the years and I gotta say without a doubt Tara here is hands down the best one I've ever seen!this woman knows her stuff and is helping tons of people including myself to better understand recovery from a professionals perspective😊my first good therapist I had told me to never develop lazy habits like being in a wheelchair or not walking a lot or putting in the work to better the recovery process💪it's not easy work and a person must take responsibility if they want to live a desent post stroke life,if you don't use it you lose it is a fact!💪💯don't develop shortcuts or lazy habits or it's a plateau that your stuck on in your recovery process💪best thing to do is stay active as well as positive😊🙏♥️god bless you all!❤.....
I am a stroke patient for over 2+ years and I was losing hope and faith in my recovery chances, especially when it comes to my affected left side thanks a lot for renewing my faith in my recovery!
@Henry Louden hi thanks for reply, no I haven’t I search but I can’t found anything under this name., do you have a webpage or link to get more information please
Hi Rudy, I am over five years recovering and still getting better balance and stamina, it never stops getting better if you never stop pushing to get more back, good luck from and too all of us who made it out the "other" side, and happy Easter.
This is fantastic, a friend of mine had a stroke then had a 2nd stroke afterwards which left him in pretty bad shape. He was in a hospital for 3 months then a rest home for another month. He is now at home and we're trying to help him get better. After listing to this I have a much better idea on what to do to help him out.
Thanks dr. T. Five year post-stroke. Most of my improvement(meaningful) was after first year. Meaningful, because first clinic was just interested in money. Once, i took ownership of my recovery. I improved quite a bit. I have recovered enough to walk slowly without a cane, even in public. My research tells me that BDNF helps you expedite neuroplasticity, which is produced by brain to relearn new things, is produced when you do cardio. Which can be a challenge for stroke patient. So, I used stepper bike to be safe. Well, my experience tells me there's no permanent plateau. You keep learning new things all your life. You can augment your neuroplasticity by attempting to learn nonphysical skill, like learning a new language.
I absolutely agree with everything in your comment!! As far as I know BDNF is something they can test for to assess what is going on in the brain. Ie: more BDNF = more neuroplasticity (simplified). Anyway, about the plateau.....I am a firm believer (after 20 years of working with a variety of (personality) types of stroke patients) that a plateau only happens when you mentally give up. So, keep putting in the work and you will keep seeing progress even if it seems small/slow at times. Anyway, thanks for watching and for leaving such a informative, thoughtful comment. :)
I'm post of a tax stroke apparently the worst kind I've reached the point I've lost hope because I've used the exercises daily from I'm 12 months after the stroke and my affected arm hasnt really improved but my affected leg is I'm walking unaided quite well
@@scousescooter all I can say is-dont give up. My hand did not return even after five years, but I didn't let it go into contracture. And, that is a great accomplishment on it's own. Now I can place my hand anywhere means my shoulder and elbow are strong enough. I was told it's all about re-routing the pathways because those synergistic pathways became too strong. I'm still doing FES and some splints. I wouldn't give up. Hand recovery is from proximal to distal. Good luck! Never give up us my motto.
Hi had stroke and brain bleed some time ago . Dr’s said it broke by my eyes . Instead of going inside the brain it went over and broke by the eyes. Trying real hard to be positive . It left damage to the left side , numbing , weakness. Am really sorry for having stroke and brain bleed , had to learn how to walk and speak again . All the words run into each other in the brain if I don’t speak fast enough , and I don’t ,so that’s very frustrating , as well as confusing to whom I’m trying to talk to . Under doctors care , and thankful cause the dr.’s said I’m walking out , most who have what I had , don’t walk out . Taking each day , one day at a time, and hoping for the best for myself as well as all those who have hurdles to get over dealing with stroke . You’re not alone if I could , I would hold your hand , and we would get better together…….
As a former practicing physician and stroke sufferer 2 months ago, I really like this episode. I've been listening to your videos since I had my stroke. I went bowling 5 days ago, and it improved my walking. Thank you!!!!
Thank you for watching and for sharing your story! I mean it when I say, it brings me some sense of reassurance knowing this message resonated with a practicing physician. I am also super excited to know that you are getting back out there and getting back to doing "normal" activities! This definitely has some utility when it comes to your recovery. 😊
@@rehabhqofficial Tanks for the reply. You've been a big part of my success. I've started making youtube videos to highlight my recovery for the benefit of others in their recovery. At one point, I couldn't move my left arm at all, so I go out of my way to use it when I can, because I get it. It's a use it or lose phenomenon.
Just had a stroke Monday back home Thursday num left arm and leg face i can walk and use my arm and hand working hard to keep moving start pt next week asking for prayer hopefully we all get better 🙏
Thank Dr Tara, so happy that your vids are available. I suffered a stroke in 2020 and am happy that I do not only depend on the doctors here in Spain whose general message is rather negative regarding recovery. I feel I am on 65% now which is much more than they expected.
Ich bin begeistert. Instinktiv habe ich, die vergangenen 35 Jahre, meine linke körperhälfte (hemiparese) mit-bewegt , -belastet und -benutzt. Sieht teilweise komisch aus, aber die Zeit gebe ich meinem Körper, und die Zeit nehme ich mir. Ohne Hilfsmittel. Kein Rollstuhl, keine Krücken mehr von nöten. Ich habe JETZT seit kurzem ein ElektrostimulationsGerät zur Unterstützung.... Nahezu täglich in Benutzung. Stundenweise. Ich werde dieses Jahr 57 jahre alt. Zu hören dass das Gehirn sich auch nach zig Jahren nochimmer zu helfen weiß, wird/wurde mir täglich in Vergangenheit gezeigt. Deine Worte, Gedanken und Ausführungen geben mir Mut. Endlich fühle ich mich in meinem Tun bestätigt. Weiter. Never stop. I enjoy your helpful videos very much. Thank you 😊
Wow, what an incredible BLESSING you are!!! I like how speak with a hopeful determination in your voice, I would really call it a type of conviction almost, I can tell you wholeheartedly believe what are advising! I almost teared up (takes a lot for me..lol) 2 years ago I had 2 Ischemic strokes back to back, 2 brain bleeds , & a I had an aneurysm rupture in my head as well as according to my medical records shown I was believed to be having a myocardial infarction(Heart Attack) upon arrival to the hospital, all at the same time, all due to untreated High Blood Pressure. I was a Realtor at the time & had no insurance, my friends had tried for 2 days to take me to the hospital & unfortunately I fought with them as I thought I just “felt bad” was all & couldn’t justify an expensive hospital visit. I really have made an incredible recovery, Thank You God!) But I often have a lot of regret bcz if i would have gotten there sooner I really think mentally , would be further along. I have not had even one therapy session because my family did not want to spend the money on it. But I heard one of my doctors tell my family that if I would start walking that would be a free & great therapy for me. Well that was it for me, the hospital had given me a very nice walker the day before, I somehow made my mind up, as soon as I could ,I would stop using it and WALK! That I did, I had some pretty falls but I would say within a few days I had stopped using it & within a few months ii was walking a few miles a day, I am convinced if I had still used that shiny new walker, shower chair etc that I would not be where I am today. In a few months I will graduate from college as an X-Ray Tech, honest to Hod the 1st few month I would just sit there in class, lost, as they would talk about Quantum Physics etc & eggs had to repeat a few classes but today, I am immensely thankful that went down the road that I did! I really do believe that walking (cardio) is pristine for a free therapy because it gets oxygen to the brain, as your patients or followers are able to do so. I get so frustrated with myself at times bcz it often takes me a little while to express myself in a thought (was a public speaker before this (associate pastor) and how I so wish I could have had occupational therapy etc. It is what it is & I am just so thankful I am alive & I know once I can go back to work, I can start therapy etc. I had been told that I only had 2 years to recover, but I believe bcz I put the demand in my brain & commanded it to learn again as far as my studies as well as The Lord touching me is my I an where I am today. I am trying to be more social abs force myself to join in conversations more & more, even tho at 1st it was embarrassing because I could read the facial perplexities on others in the groups as to “why I had having a hard time getting my thoughts out, lol. But I want to encourage EVERYONE just to continue trying, I sincerely believe it’s that demand or commanding our brains to not stop & generating the neuro plasticity that you had mentioned, it really does work! I am praying for all of those who are struggling today, YOU CAN & WILL make it back it just do NOT STOP TRYING!! 😁👍🏻🙏
Had a stroke on 4-1-22 and couldn't move right side of body for two days. I used visualization techniques and was able to stand by the 3rd day. I began doing everything I was doing before the stroke and even though I was clumsy or limping with lost coordination I kept pushing it. Today is 4-11-22 and I am typing this message with BOTH hands, climbing stairs, and walking fairly good, showering, brushing teeth as normal, combing hair with right hand, eating and drinking with right hand, and everything else I was doing before stroke. The key is to do your best to get back in the groove without changing anything. Positive neuroplasticity is key! Also, I had an ischemic infarction of the left lobe internal capsule and only lasted a few seconds. I've been taking several supplements to help with brain injury as well. I am very fortunate! Lastly, I am 57 years of age and stroke doesn't run in my family. I don't drink, don't smoke, I exercise daily, my blood pressure on the morning of stroke was 109/69. I don't have diabetes and they ran countless tests of heart and arteries and everything is perfect. I have 0% plaque in arteries. My cholesterol was 169, triglycerides 59, LDL, 103, and HDL 47. My CRP is 0.6, my homocysteine is 6.6, and all my clotting factors were optimal. Only thing is I had COVID in June 2020 and Omicron in Jan 2022. Docs think my previous COVID infection is to blame. Scary for sure....
I taught myself to knit and do my hair with my affected hand, also to paint and do calligraphy again! My walking still sucks but I need to use today’s strategies more! Thanks!
I absolutely LOVE this channel . I had a fall and a stroke at 32. I had an undetected aneurism that burst and I lost my left arm use and I can only squeeze but not release my left hand. Again, thank you.
Thanks a lot for your very informative Vedios. You will be pleased to know that your therapy and exercises are giving wonderfully positive results even after twelve years of brain stroke.I am a lawyer aged 53 from India. I suffered from a stroke and my right side was paralysed in 2008. I did approx 7 to 8 hours physio Therapy and exercises for first two years and again started my law practice, successfully. I had achieved almost 90% recovery in hand and leg . I can walk with a little limp for five kilometres. In the hand i have difficulty in fine movements. Since last 12 years i have continued physio Therapy for five days a week. But because of lockdown I was unable to go to the physio therapist and the courts are also closed. Luckily I saw your vedio for the first time on 31st March . And I watched all your vedios and started following your suggestions and exercises for Atleast 2-3 hours a day . And I am very happy to let you know that for the first time in 12 years I could feel heal-strike in my walk yesterday ( only for few steps). Still I cannot get body weight on the heal but this is definitely a massive improvement as my ultimate aim is to achieve 100% recovery. The end conclusion is that Brain does respond even after 12 years of stroke, if your muscles are not vested.Thanks once again and please continue posting vedios s👍🙏🏻
Thank you so much for sharing this! I hope everyone in this community read this. This is exactly what I hope people learned in this video. Put in the work and you will see positive brain changes. Keep up the great work and keep sharing your success stories! You are helping a ton of people and giving them hope. :)
Orlando Neuro Therapy Thanks Dr Tara for a positive response/reply. I genuinely appreciate your selfless service to the world community. The effects of your vedios is priceless / very precious for people. My only request is to post some vedio on how to attain recovery of last 10%. When a person is walking independently but still has a 15% foot drop where he can’t have a heal strike and in hands lacking in fine movements only. Is it advisable for me to use a splint / braces for heal strike ? Again thanks a lot for your invaluable services to the entire global society.
Hello sir my father is also having brain stroke in 2019 Its been almost 1.5 years And there is a very little movement in his shoulder Can he recover from it or not Please help And please guide me Thanks
Recovering from a stroke I had 1 year ago. Still having issues on my left side and I've been looking for yoga exercises I can follow. I am so glad I cache across your yoga tutorials. I've done yoga in the past. I enjoy your morning and bedtime yoga tutorials. Thank you so much for helping me find my safe place and comfort/relaxation space! Praying for us all 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I had a stroke oct 5thand my ot pt and st were like you made me use my flacid side for everything and im so blessed they did in 2 weeks i went from high fall risk to i walked out of there. Now i use my damaged arm and leg for everythinv and its still getting better
I’m proud of you I’ve had a stroke for 15 years all my life I had it since I was 6 months the only thing I can give u is don’t give up find ways you got this
Thank you I had mine June 2011(Left side) but what was bad for me I lied on the floor for 3 days after I had mine (I lived alone) that's how long it took for someone to find me so I didn't get medical attention immediately after the stroke which is crucial as I understand it. Also I'm in a life situation where I dont have acess to a physiotherapist relyiing on youtube videos for my self healing. so 11 years on I'm still struggling with left side. Thanks for this information. I think that's the mistake I make I use the strong limbs mostly just to get throgh each day, I recovered enough to return to work,(deskjob) but then again its tough trying to survive in a world with one hand where everything is made for people with 2 hands.I need that second arm and hand to start working again. But its going very slow. But this video gives me hope, thank you very much.
Thank you Dr. Tara🙏. My mother just suffered a moderate stroke a week ago. Your information helps me to help and support her recovery with a greater understanding and strategy to assist her with her recovery.
Thank you dr . Tara 🙏. My mother just suffered a moderate stroke a week ago. Your information helps me to help and support her. recovery with a greater Understanding Strategy to assist with her recovery.
I have watched/listened to this video more times than I can count and finally heard , understood and digested the part about only using the involved side when safe to help brain rebuild nerve talk for that side😊👍 9/11/2020 main stem clot stroke - learned so much from you! Bless you♥️and thank you
I had two strokes in October and it has been 10 months. I was a runner before and I have forced myself to walk and enter two 5k races. I do best when i force myself to do better. Thank you for your knowledge and willingness to share it. You have been a great encouragenment to my improvement.
Thank you, Tara. I wasn't aware of the negative neuroplasticity issue until I saw this. A close relative of me suffered a tbi three weeks ago and is going through the stages of regaining conciousness these days. Now he's still the chance of reaching the golden window. I'll discuss this with his therapists.
@Henry Louden hi can you tell me pls what kind of medication is this? My Partner had a stroke almost 2 yrs now..and had affect his right side of the body..his walking is not bad but his upper right limp has a limited movement and we always encourage him to always move it and even a certain movement that you want him to do his response would be"I cant its hard" without even trying. Hes got expressive aphaxia aswell
🧡🌸🧡 Dr. Tara, you are right, there is constant improvement especially if you constantly demand new (also small) steps and abilities from the body. AND they are building on each other. No free walking without first manifesting the feeling for balance through lots of free standing. No reaching up to the head without stretching away that elbow spastic etc. There are many themes that I teach my brain now 20 months into the stroke that were unthinkable 10 months ago. So you are 100 percent right 💝😃💝
Oh my gosh Nina. Dumb youtube did not show me your comment. :) (mind you, I look forward to sunshine happy). I am so mad. Anyway, just now seeing it. 😊I love every word of it!! You are spot on. Hardest part is staying motivated and I think you have that down. :)
Yeah, staying motivated is the key. There were many setbacks, like losing balance last Nov and Dec, like falling and breaking a foot bone a year ago... it is a rocky road. But then it's good to take steps back and just practice free standing, deep breathing, taking red light and Vitamin D... and then there are jumps in development again. The body has it's own rules and it is best to respect this and go with the flow. Constant stretching and practice in the end absolutely pays off. 🌸👍🌸
Thank you Dr. T. It's like you answering all my questions in this video. I'm 4 years out did OT & PT for the first 2 years. Experienced a mental plateau in 2018 .Depression & lack of motivation. Thank you for the encouragement not to give up. Plateau is a state of mind an excuse not to move forward! .
Omaha, you are exactly right. I am so glad you have found renewed motivation. I tell people it is normal to get discouraged. Have a pitty party, get it out of your system and than find the strength to channel that energy back into your recovery!! You can always turn the "attitude ship" around. :) Again thank you for watching and thank you for sharing.
I'm just wondering what's going on with stroke in 2005 and it was a PFO it was caused by a hole in my heart when I was a kid it never healed and I was taking a nap if I get home from work one day and I guess just hold on my heart I blood clot went to the home my heart went to my brain and had to pull on stroke that was 15-20 years ago and I recovered fully now I'm getting my stuff back again like my balance is off I can't speak real well I don't know if it's coming back I don't know why so confused about that can someone answer that question for me please let me know what I can do thank you so much
I’m a neuro RN, stroke certified, 18 years experience. I agree 100% with “everything” you are saying. That’s unusual. I had a left cerebellar ischemic turned hemorrhagic stroke in August 2020. Because I could not work, I lost my insurance and only got about 3 weeks outpatient PT/OT. Just had another stroke, this time frontal left ischemic. I’m losing a lot of hope and need some help.
Keep hoping, keep trying, keep moving- good luck! Criminal that your rich country does not offer free health care, hang in there! The brain keeps re adjusting! Believe you will continue to make progress!
Sorry to hear about your strokes, any update? My wife is an icu RN, ischemic stroke last year in October, had a second ischemic stroke this year in January. We had covid last year and I suspect it has something to do with it, she’s only 38. Currently in rehab trying to recover as this time around it’s taking longer to get the left side movement. Hope things are well, hang in there, you’ll heal with time
My mom is as also an RN nurse who got a hemorrhagic stroke this last year. The best thing we do with her is constancy! Even if she doesn't feel like doing it! We set timers for 2 hrs each day, split. Even small steps are still steps in the right direction!
wow i just wrote such a eloquent and detailed comment explaining my reasoning for asking but the mobile youtube app deleted my entire comment while i was trying to prevent the video from ending and starting to play another video on another page… sooo annoying!!! please fix this problem this is NOT the first time this has happened! lol but anyways i was curious to know if the stroke victims in the medical field that had the stroke occur during the last 3 years, were they/you vaccinated beforehand? i have no secret intent or motives for this question just genuine curiosity . i know it was a requirement for all medical personnel to be vaccinated from the very beginning, for everyone’s safety (especially there’s since they have been quite literally at the front line of all of this) just trying to see if they had the stroke before or after the vaccination or if there was no connection what so ever to the date in which the stroke occurred ?? my father had a major stroke in 2011 at 52 in peak physical condition, incredibly gifted musician, award winning high school teacher of the year for multiple years, was my only lovable supporter/parent/role model (i’m an only child) my best friend, my number 1 fan , incredibly talented and gifted at just about everything he touched, was raised in an indiana state home for children since age 5, yet managed to be break all prior records and was awarded full ride scholarship for basketball,was prom king and voted most handsome and likely to become rich and famous. he was a pivotal role in many underprivileged, ignored and seemingly hopeless at risk youths in his high school class where he taught english and would perform at the school auditorium in front of the entire school with his guitar and would sing his own written, produced and performed songs to standing ovations ! had many of these kids personally tell me how much he changed their lives at such an important year (15 ) how it was him who encouraged them to learn and stay in school, that they were worth something. he went to the gym every other day and ran 3 miles on the days he didn’t , religiously! for my entire life! was the epitome of peak physical condition and was the belief that he would “live till 100” . unknown to my mother,father and myself, he had an undiagnosed heart defect that had left him with a hole in his heart from birth (his mother was institutionalized for mental illness and was heavily medicated while pregnant with him since he was the baby of the family aka her last child & i’d assume since she was admitted during her pregnancy and never ended up leaving that hospital till the day she died) assume the powerful antipsychotic medications were the cause of the defect but never any actual answer. doctors never diagnosed nor had any idea of any said “defect” and my father was the type to never see a doctor EVER and we all felt why would he need to since he was the epitome of HEALTH! how far offf and how wrong we were, a life lesson i’ll never forget (yet don’t seem to follow myself tbh ) you never know what your body is doing inside and what could or could not be normal and be a potentially fatal flaw that would set off something as strong as an ischemic stroke, right as he was walking into the gym. they said that the hole caused plaque to get through and that’s what caused the stroke. my dad went from being the greatest, the most handsome, talented, charismatic, charming , inspirational, loving, most intelligent person i’d ever know, my literal hero. to put it shortly ( and i’m obviously not good at doing so because of the vast amount of facts and details that are involved in my story that i’m trying to convey but in a short amount of time (i’m at work lol) he did not follow any sort of after care therapy what so ever , absolutely was defiant and horribly mean to the devoted icu nurses while he was in hospital for the month he was paralyzed and recovering. he came back a total stranger and came back so angry so hateful so cruel and so defiant and totally unwilling to do any sort of therapy. only cared if he could be physical again which he regained but totally neglected the mental aspect and in my personal opinion due to experience, the MOST CRITICAL therapy necessary for recovery. please do not neglect the therapy needed for your mental recovery . it’s pivotal that you never stop trying to try new Things to keep your mind active . i’m sorry to end this so abruptly but i must get back to work and i don’t want to end up not posting this. best of luck to all of you and my heart goes out to you and you’re all in my prayers. just remember: you are in charge of your own recovery and if you want to make the effort and do the due diligence to get to the point of feeling somewhat like your old self or even normal, it’s going to be the hardest thing you’ve ever done, seem hopeless and for what point since u had the stroke and damage has been done, but that is just your mind being stubborn. don’t listen to the negative thoughts and please please please do the therapy not just for yourselves but for your loved ones that are sticking it out with you day to day, without missing a beat, with all the love in their hearts and all the best intentions to help bring you back to “being you.” don’t neglect to remind yourself that not everyone is lucky enough to have loved ones who stick by their side and you don’t want to push or quite literally force them away. we all have faith in you and we all just are trying to help you find your faith in yourself again .
2 years after stroke, I became aware that I couldn't raise involved arm above shoulder height. I missed initial window, but I have done exercises for last 4 years and have improved arm motion to point it looks normal even though spasticity persists. I had similar unknown issue with toes on involved foot. I have increased toes strength and flexibility by doing toe grip and flex exercises regularly for last 3 years. You can rewire even belatedly.
@@activehealing7964 I do them 6 days a week, with 5 mins on each. Regarding both, they still feel stiff, but they are much quicker to react and feel stronger. By doing them regularly, I feel more empowered. I am trying to help myself. Raising and rotating arm above shoulder is still a movement that tires me out.
Thank you! Very informative and gives me hope. I needed this today. I'm only 2.5 months out and while I was blessed to have my leg return, I am struggling with my arm. I will keep forcing my left arm to try and pray that I can regain the movement.
Hi Kelli, try little steps at a time, get a ball of tissue in your left hand and try to squeeze it and feel its texture , sit down and relax only concentrating on this one action, do it every day as many times as you can before you get bored !! it might just help your brain to start to sort out your arm, keep squeezing tissue then move on to a ball of wool, then a foam ball. soon be "benching" 200lbs. with your left arm and tearing doors off cars when you get angry.!!
This is so knowledgeable and informative. After having an aneurysm, brain surgery and stroke, your teachings are educating, motivating and inspiring me to continue therapy and use the uninvolved side as much as possible. Thanks Dr. and team. Continue to save lives ❤️ blessings
Anastasia, Snap. My surgery was 3 years ago and I still keep searching/ learning. Sending you love and wishing you courage in your struggle. I assume you never used the number.
The detail explanation you have provided regarding stroke and its effects and then how to restore motor functions via neuroplasticity is absolutely mind blowing, impressive, thnku so much,luv u so much can't explain but very happy
Yeah I m 46 had a brain stroke from India being a dentist by profession can understand what is happening post stroke In three months got recovered fifty percentage helped me very much my lots of questions being answered by u a big thankyou....
Thank you so much for this video. I intend to continue to use my affected side daily. Even though my injury was 7 years ago. I can say since i discovered your channel in February, I'm having more movement and sensation on my left side ive never tried the constraint therapy. But at this point i will try it. I wish you were closer to Nc.
Albert, this commenting means so much to me. This is exactly why I keep making videos. I am so glad you are seeing progress. I see people make progress years after a stroke so I know you can continue to see improvements as long as you keep working :) Thanks again for sharing.
Thank you for the encouragement. A year and a half ago My son at 49 had a massive right side stroke in recovery from open heart surgery. He was vent dependent for 2 months, followed constant complications and hospitalizations
I pray all is well. I had brain surgery and had stroke. I went into cardiac arrest and pulled my breathing tube out. These videos have really helped and the comments give my hope. 😇
Thank you for this wonderful video, it's another eye opener learning for my home recovery. It's my 2nd month of recovery in stroke and still researching of the different things that is happening in myfeelings, body and brain. Now I realize the importance of making the affected part to always be involve. Thank u so much. Hoping that next month when I go back to work I will be more ready.
Tanks for your knowledge and support as we recover I'm Daniel I'm a year out from my stroke, I was a runner 3 miles 3 to 4 times weekly pace 10 minute mile, eating clean vegan diet learning from this experience lost left side arm/leg use, but I'm alive thank God & my wife who called 911 when she noted I wasn't functioning well.big thanks to the Doctors nurses, those in our family's providing support and care to my wife & family have my wife has been amazing thru this she's been a real key for me to remain positive thru this.
Pt is telling my son it is too late to expect change…..I totally disagree …..he has not had a far chance to even begin good therapy because of all the repeated problems. You have encouraged me and will be looking for your other videos so I can continue guiding him on the journey to recovery. His left side has some voluntary movement in the leg and some reflect movement in the arm. He has terrible nerve pain and strong spasms. Looking forward to finding answers in your videos. God bless you.
Thanks for this video from a while back. I think it is both challenging and a little scary. The scary part is that I’m 4 years out & know that as much therapy/exercise as I’ve done, it could’ve been better. But, the challenging part is to continue making improvements to my therapy. Thanks for your help! 😎 I also love the word, Neuroplasticity. Every year (for a decade) I choose One Word for the year. Following my stroke, I chose Neuroplasticity as a reminder. Thanks again!
@@pinklove3752 Thanks for sharing. Interestingly, I heard about grounding, I think it was a little before my stroke. I was curious, but ultimately didn’t think there was much good science to back it up. If you have some good scientific resources, I’d be interested. Thanks!
@@revdocrandy ua-cam.com/video/7qn_YnLudgg/v-deo.html I this is a great video. I work with senior and some tried it and told me they got good results. I do it all the time.
You are amazing!!! Your explanations and your voice is very soothing!!! I had a stroke 3 months ago and I have always wondered why I had to do certain things and now after watching your video, I can finally put 1 and 1 together now!!! Thank You!!!
I had my stroke a year ago. After being unconscious for a week and a half, I spent the rest of that month in the hospital and the next 2 months in rehab with some great therapists. When I got home, I was mostly still using the walker and exercised 6 times a week on my own. Days 1 & 4, I worked on arm strength, days 2 & 5 on my core muscles, and days 3 & 6 on my legs. Ten months after, and walking on my own again, I was able to go back to work! Recovery is possible, but you have to work at it!
Absolutely! All these comments on this video are literally making me cry. This is why I do what I do and I am so glad you all are sharing how hard work DEFINITELY pays off. Keep sharing your successes as everyone in this community can regain their hope by hearing these stories. :)
Finding this video is a blessing. I just had a stroke 3 weeks ago its my left body that was affected but my doctor never explained much to me about what's going on. Its just that he said let's not mind about the numbness and immobility you are feeling and just control your BP. My BP has been stable for 2 weeks now so am starting on my PT. Learning about how to give demands to those good nerve and create the axon sprouting made me realize that i should not wait for my sessions but do small exercises on my own that i can do while doing nothing at home. Thanks a lot. So information with zero knowledge on the brain and everything... hehe.. thanks a lot.
After 3 days out of the hospital my doctor advice me to get back and try to do alll normal activity as safely as i can ,anf with in 4 months i was able to drive upto now ,this video is very helpfull
Thank you,mam. It was a wonderful video. It's about 2 and a half years since I have suffered a brain stroke. The entire right side of my body is paralyzed. I have sustained 20% of my brain damaged. I am taking exercise whenever I get time. I watch your videos regularly. I am very thankful to you. You are Florence Nightingale of recent times. Thank you,mam. May God bless you. It's very kind of you you to respond to my comments.
This is day 7 for me. Nothing came up in the imaging and I left the Dr's office with no information and no treatment plan. Just a shrug of the shoulders. I still feel the pins and needles and am concerned. I passed out, and hit my head twice on the way down. Fully blacked out for about 5 mins (?) and the dog woke me up. So I'm dealing with symptoms from the concussion and if it was a stroke. Thank goodness for medical professionals like you who care enough to produce such life changing information.
Hi dr tobias I'm a stroke patient for years now but I'm still working on therapy my left arm still none functioning after watching and listening you I have hope that I will still recover from stroke my left arm can now feel senses before totally nothing thank you
So back in April 2018 I had two strokes that knocked me back to a wheelchair, but I was able to walk unassisted in 6 months. I was on my way to an amazing full recovery when in November of 2019 I suffered another minor stroke. That one knocked me back to a walker. I am recovering at a much slower pace, so I’m wondering what I should expect going forward. Thank You Nick G
Thanks for watching Amy!! Keep at it. You CAN have positive brain changes if you just keep at it. I appreciate you sharing you story and I am glad this video gives you hope. :)
Thank you for the information that you shared. I suffered mild stroke last aug 25. And now i manged to walk all by myself. My left hand is still in progress.
Thanks , I’m learning and learning. To be brief my stroke was 4 years ago in did not know I was having one. Since I’m quiet physical it was easy for me to accept the exercises needed. I’m a healthy eater , I exercise and swim when the weather gets warmer. Hurricanes have stopped my teaching to swim and water exercise. The point,recently my right leg feels heavy , I have just had pace maker put in December , but I’m back in the gym. I am studying Spanish and do other exercises for the brain. I just would like to thank you for your videos, particularly the one about neuroplasticity , it has shown me where I must use the damaged leg more. As I use some of your recommendations , I will keep you up to date, not quit as long as this. I’m 88 years and have arthritis in my knees. I live alone and still drive . Again thanks you for your videos.
Thank you, everything you say makes sense and that's what matters I get the picture perfectly . Will do everything I can to get better and your videos give me hope, thank you. We love you!
i had a mini stroke from chiropractic neck adjustment. after 2 or 3 weeks i did my first very light jog the most a quarter of a mile. total walked and jog i did like .8 of a mile not a complete mile and my vision stopped getting blury after that. i dont suggest jogging right away but walking is important to get blood flowing to the brain and nerves stimulated for healing. walking also cured my panic attacks before i had a stroke. stay away from cruciferous vegetable like kale the first few months it might hurt you . kale almost killed me again and i was bed ridden and dizzy the entire day but carrot juice didnt bother me. be careful what you do and do what works best for you and talk with your doctor
I'm new to this whole scene, moderate stroke last week.. can still walk and swallow and see, but right arm and leg are pretty screwed.. This is the most important and helpful video I've seen out of the hundred or so that I've watched. Thank you so much. I've heard about the concept of using the damaged side, but this explains it best, and drives it home. Look forward to more. Thank you so much.
Thank you SO MUCH!!I I just found you last night and stayed up late to watch several of your videos. You make so much sense and have helped fill in all the holes of information that I didn't know I had! My mind is "blown" (pun intended). I look forward to using your strategies so that I can fully recover. You've given me great hope! 💕
This is amazing. Thank you! I am so fortunate to say your videos have helped me tremendously. I did incorporate the “use your affected side” so your brain can send help to that side and form new connections. There are no videos on what someone should do to get assistance. Unfortunately, the hospital staff not the doctors, as they were great! But the staff at Hialeah hospital in Florida were not nice at all. They assume you know what to do and really don’t even share where to get connected to get help. I have worked my entire life and I can tell you after the pandemic many have suffered tremendously. Maybe you can shed light on a video as to where to go for needed assistance such as food assistance organizations to help you get assistance in general! I have always been there for people and some how when I needed helped everyone evaporated not interested in helping or want to get involved. If you doctor can create a video like that I believe it will bring a whole new massive of followers I was lucky to stumbled on your video. Many Blessings Your away!
Thank you for this excellent training on theory neuroplasticity. It was so helpful and encouraging. I am extremely motivated to push my brain to help me heal. Thanks so much.
Hey I have just had a stroke only to find out I actually have had 3 strokes after the MRI. Have been totally paralised on my left side .being 56 and ex special operations I have found the confusion the toughest problem to deal with .you 100% right the army neurologist that my wife spoke to told her to get me out of bed and onto the tread mill and the weight bench so I week after my Stoke I got up and started teaching my self again to run do press ups and burpees just like I used to and three weeks on you won't believe how I have improved
I've been working out and intermittent fasting. I have gone from walking to running awkward. I had an ischemic stroke February 2017. I have been improving a lot with squats and leg curls. I also use a balance board to improve balance. You can improve over 3 years out. Great video.
Thank you. Six months today since my stroke. I’m finding rewiring to be really uncomfortable! I lost the ability to put tasks in order as well as long division. Also, walking across certain patterns in carpeting or changes in flooring can stop me in my tracks. Some left/right confusion too, but very lucky to still be able to walk and communicate.
I had a stroke 2 years ago, whilst on vacation in Thailand. It was in the cerebellum on the right side. Was a clot type. Doc said I had lost about half a golf balls’ worth of tissue. Physical impairment was on the right . Walking I needed to keep my hand on someone as they walked with. spent a month going to rehab which was simple but effective. Plus on my own, I got a ball to relearn how to kick it again It was a bit heartbreaking to have to learn like a child how to catch a ball again. Definitely focused on right side tasks. Returned home after a month and went back to work on large commercial aircraft as a mechanic . Move it or lose it.
Thank you so much for the excellent explanation of how the stroke effects one. I learned a lot and plan to listen to your other videos as well. I am working with a person who had a stroke a year ago and this is all very encouraging. I am just learning.
i had a mini stroke from chiropractic neck adjustment. after 2 or 3 weeks i did my first very light jog the most a quarter of a mile. total walked and jog i did like .8 of a mile not a complete mile and my vision stopped getting blury after that. i dont suggest jogging right away or doing cardio more then once every 1-2 weeks make sure you give your body to heal. walking is important to get blood flowing to the brain and nerves stimulated for healing. walking also cured my panic attacks before i had a stroke. stay away from cruciferous vegetable like kale the first few months it might hurt you . kale almost killed me again and i was bed ridden and dizzy the entire day but carrot juice didnt bother me. be careful what you do and do what works best for you and talk with your doctor. i only did very light cardio once a week and barely a mile. again i dont suggest jogging right away but walking is a must. you can recover from this but everyones stroke is different some is perminant damage some isnt but you will recover to a certain degree if not completely. dont give up and think its hopeless that is the biggest mistake you will ever make. i also did this medication free i dont believe in it there are too many bad side effects and it might even weaken blood vessels. blood thinners in the beginning probably works good to prevent a blood clot but i dont think being on medication the rest of your life is the answer it could even make it worse or prevent the healing process from working its best. again talk iwth your doctor and do what you think is best for you
Recovering from an acute stroke I had a month ago. Praying for everyone here speedy recovery ❤🙏🏾
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Positive Vibes for a complete and full recovery for you!
Hello sir what did you do to recover quick? My husband got stroke and I want to know what have you done.
How is your husband now?@@lorenaabordo3796
Praying is g8 msg god bless
i had a right sidehemorrhagic stroke Nov12,2021. I had to relearn how to swallow, speak, walk and focus my eyesight on my left side. I am more fit since my stroke. I lost 105 pounds, my blood pressure and diabetes are controled. I run 3 miles a day albeit a very slow 3 miles, I ride my bike every so often and have been doing resistance bands every day and my muscles are popping like when I was a 16 year old teenager. I can honestly say that my stroke was the best thing that ever happened to me. I am more healthy today and my views on life and whats truly important has changed! Never give up!
Thanks for sharing your experience with is
I had a left sided hem.ragic stroke on the 21st of October 2023.
@@ifeomaobidinma4044 11/29/22 left side so bad can walk, never drive work and havn't tried a bike. to may falls from walking. Im down 85 pounds, first tattoo and gray haired beard. Thank you
Hey! Love your testimony! Could you explain how you were able to get your eyesight together? I am left side affected and I am a hard time getting my vision back. Dr is recommending eye surgery.
Mine was triggered by the covid vaccination and nothing was put into place when I had a violent reaction to the spring vaccination to ensure I wasn't t left on the floor fir dats
@tawanar1685 I'd had cataracts before I was ill. But I hadn't had my post cataract check up. This was done a few months ago and luckily my eyes had a clear bill of health
I'm currently recovering from a hemorrhagic stroke in the left pons brain stem. My affected side is my dominant right side. From day 1 demanded of my body and still do. Dont give up its a process. Sending all my love to stroke survivors and caregivers ❤❤❤❤
Thank for that uplifting response feeli😢100percent 💪 God bless the rest of my recovery 😊😊
Thats very nice
Affected hand is my left. trying my best but having a difficult time with it not giving up❤❤❤❤
I am currently sitting in the ICU from a mild hemorrhagic stroke, right side. At at the onset I had R-side hemiplegia and aphasia. My symptoms resolved within 5 minutes and got my ass to the ER within one hour. It was scary as hell and I wouldn’t wish this event on anyone. My stroke was mild. Day 3 and just some slight memory issues. I am blessed. Anyone who is suffering from a stroke my heart and prayers are with you and keep fighting and rehabbing. Bless you all
😅i know living nightmare😮
I found that working my weak side more- help me heal fast. Going to the pool, & I did a lot of grounding.
Check out the science og grounding
Best of luck to you matty
I am still waiting for rehab. Been waiting 2 months waiting for it to begin
Can someone help me therapy
Let's pray for everybody in hospital that they get proper treatment.
I'm 5 years post stroke and your videos have been a life saver. I was in acute rehab for 1 month after stroke and out patient rehab for 6 months. I listened intently to everything they had me do. This is all new information to me. It's wonderful, gives me hope with new exercises specially for me. Thank you for taking the time.
You may want to check out INR run by Edward Tobininck, MD. He uses perspinal Enteracept, I'm closer to making a trip to his office in Boca
Raton Florida.
Have you seen results with using these specific exercises? I am almost 6 years post stroke. I'm living in a nursing home at 50 years old. The thought of living another 25+ years with freedom taken away is really making me think suicide is my only other option.
@@kendrarutledge3927If I lived near you I would come visit you.
@@kendrarutledge3927I pray that peace is in your heart tonight and that you are stronger and full of will. I love you!!!
I had read a lot of your comment after watching the video. I am 9 years since my stroke. I have had lots of thearpy in the 1st 2 years but could not afford any more thearpy for a few years as time went on. So I started to work out in the gym and still do which helps a lot. I suggest you get your balance stabilize as much as you can to feel confident in using some of the equipment to not feeling like you are going to fall. I also do an overabundance of brain activity like Luminosity, puzzles, reading, etc. Dr. you are right...reputation is definitely key for both sides of the body and demands the affected sides participate. my motto is: if you are breathing you got to move. NEVER GIVE UP.
I found that working my weak side more- help me heal fast. Going to the pool, & I did a lot of grounding.
Check out the science og grounding
Great post. Are you walking unaided. I’m 18 months since my stroke and making small progress. This video has given me the impetus to do things.
Awesome... I listen to you in the hospital. When I had a mild stroke. In 3 weeks I was 80% better. It’s been 2 months and I can walk 5 mile now. I feel 98% better. Hopefully by next year It will be a 100% better. Thank you for your Knowledge. I greatly appreciate it💕💕💕
Hi Pink Love! This is the best news!! Thank you for sharig 😊
Love to hear this, good for you. My mom just had a mild stroke and I really hope her outcome is like yours. Were you super sleepy first couple weeks?
You use neuron aid
Amazing. I am so happy for you.
Sir do you have fatique problem... Please reply
She is absolutely correct, recovery will only occur if you make "you" do it, yes its hard, yes it makes you angry for the problems you did not have before but you can get your brain to rewire if you "make it" do what you want, not take a compensation route out of the problem, it worked for me and some of us wont be so lucky !!
AS A STROKE VICTIM , ...
I AGREE WITH THIS I ONLY WISH MY DR.WOULD HAVE EXPLAINED IT AS YOU HAVE .
THANK YOU .
I have no idea how some people put thump down to this useful informative educational information,
I am glad you find the information helpful!! That is way more important to me than a couple of "thumbs down" 😊
I didn't thumbs down or anything but it is annoying how much it's edited where you can't tell it's cut off after every sentense! Great info tho!
Absolutely fabulous video. This August it will be 2 years since I had my stroke. Listen to this video has explain everything. I am a Christian and I know My God going to turn things around for me. Watching these videos everyday. I am doing some of the exercises every day. I haven’t got a Physiotheropist I watch you Doc Tobias. Thanks you very much. Keep posting.
Thank you Pauline. I am so grateful to have this platform to be able to share with all of you. Thank you for taking the time to leave this comment. This is what keeps me going. And of course I will definitely keep posting ;)
When I get discouraged I watch this video a handful of times now. Axonal regeneration is my new band name. If I get fingers back I'm taking piano lessons. 18 months, stronger every day. Thank you Doctor Tara!
Bless you for this info. My 74yr old father just had a stroke 2 nights ago and even though I was knowledgeable about neuroplasticity you put many thoughts in order and helped me research enough knowledge to aid in his recovery. At least when the doctors explain whats happening and will happen - I can understand what's going on and possibly assist. Please pray for my father he is still not out of the woods yet.
Please pray for my Uncle Joe 85 years old 5 weeks in and still can't move his left side and just wants to end it all and family keeps saying he will be like this forever. How is your dad doing 8 months later?
@@angieskidneyhow is your uncle now? Can he do little moments or any other improvement he has done??
How’s your father now?
@@angieskidney how is your uncle
I have had a stroke since 2016 and you are the only one that I have seen thus far who has given me explanations of exactly stroke prognosis and symptom recoveries. Thank you and I have subscribed to this channel. I'll probably look you up for a face to face appointment. Thank you again. 🙏
Thank you for watching! I am so glad to read that you are finding the videos helpful. I look forward to hearing from you and helping in "in-person"
ThankU ❤ My spirits has just been lifted just hearing from U explaining things about strokes and recovery 😊
Nothing was soapbox here Dr.Tobias - my Father who suffered a stroke 25 years ago on the right side, recently suffered another stroke bilaterally, and after physiotherapy, regained some functionality in his right hand that he had lost 25 years ago. Please keep up the beautiful work you're doing putting out all this info on the net - I will do my best to spread it. You're helping us, and so many people who have no access to this wealth of knowledge and motivation. GOD, LIFE, NATURE, CREATION, CONSCIOUSNESS, whatever you want to call it, may it shower its blessings on you always!
Thanks for watching and for sharing your father's inspiring story! I hope others read this and are motivated to keep going!. Also, thank you so much for your kind blessing. The only reason I can do this is because of people like you 😊🙏
i thank you for your videos. i had a stroke 5 years ago at 45. it has been a living hell for me. i enjoyed therapy but now i get no professional therapy and do not have the money to pay out of pocket.
Does your local community college offer assisted gym classes? Or do you live near a college/university that has PT/OT/ST students who need people to practice on/with?
Are you in a stroke survivor support group? If local, then they can often point to more resources and options aside from what's available on UA-cam.
I am 2 1/2 years after my stroke which affected my right side. I find your videos very inspirational. After watching this video I am making a point of using my involved arm and leg all the time, even if it takes twice as long to accomplish tasks. Thank you for all you do.
I love this video!!! I had my stroke 8/4/22 and I started walking right away and moving my arm. I’m not using a Walker or cane to avoid relying on that. I’m able to raise my arm all the way up and stretch out with practice over practice. My hand has stopped closing tight and I can now relax on command . This video gives me a lot of hope for a full recovery
You can do it!
Amen 🙌. Praying for full recovery for you
I am so happy to hear that you are striving!!! ❤❤❤
I've had some pretty good therapists over the years and I gotta say without a doubt Tara here is hands down the best one I've ever seen!this woman knows her stuff and is helping tons of people including myself to better understand recovery from a professionals perspective😊my first good therapist I had told me to never develop lazy habits like being in a wheelchair or not walking a lot or putting in the work to better the recovery process💪it's not easy work and a person must take responsibility if they want to live a desent post stroke life,if you don't use it you lose it is a fact!💪💯don't develop shortcuts or lazy habits or it's a plateau that your stuck on in your recovery process💪best thing to do is stay active as well as positive😊🙏♥️god bless you all!❤.....
I am a stroke patient for over 2+ years and I was losing hope and faith in my recovery chances, especially when it comes to my affected left side thanks a lot for renewing my faith in my recovery!
Hi Rudy, I am so happy that you have a renewed energy. Keep it up!! And thank you so much for watching :)
@Henry Louden hi what’s that medication I’m interested I have my mom whit a brain stroke she can walk or communicate
@Henry Louden hi thanks for reply, no I haven’t I search but I can’t found anything under this name., do you have a webpage or link to get more information please
Hi Rudy, I am over five years recovering and still getting better balance and stamina, it never stops getting better if you never stop pushing to get more back, good luck from and too all of us who made it out the "other" side, and happy Easter.
@Henry Louden .
This is fantastic, a friend of mine had a stroke then had a 2nd stroke afterwards which left him in pretty bad shape. He was in a hospital for 3 months then a rest home for another month. He is now at home and we're trying to help him get better. After listing to this I have a much better idea on what to do to help him out.
How many months recovering??
@@joanabigaelduranggo2339 he had a 3rd stroke which has set him back again.
Thank u 👍😇
Thanks dr. T. Five year post-stroke. Most of my improvement(meaningful) was after first year. Meaningful, because first clinic was just interested in money. Once, i took ownership of my recovery. I improved quite a bit. I have recovered enough to walk slowly without a cane, even in public. My research tells me that BDNF helps you expedite neuroplasticity, which is produced by brain to relearn new things, is produced when you do cardio. Which can be a challenge for stroke patient. So, I used stepper bike to be safe. Well, my experience tells me there's no permanent plateau. You keep learning new things all your life. You can augment your neuroplasticity by attempting to learn nonphysical skill, like learning a new language.
I absolutely agree with everything in your comment!! As far as I know BDNF is something they can test for to assess what is going on in the brain. Ie: more BDNF = more neuroplasticity (simplified). Anyway, about the plateau.....I am a firm believer (after 20 years of working with a variety of (personality) types of stroke patients) that a plateau only happens when you mentally give up. So, keep putting in the work and you will keep seeing progress even if it seems small/slow at times. Anyway, thanks for watching and for leaving such a informative, thoughtful comment. :)
@@rehabhqofficial thanks, that's the plan. Working on upper extremities now.TC
I'm post of a tax stroke apparently the worst kind I've reached the point I've lost hope because I've used the exercises daily from I'm 12 months after the stroke and my affected arm hasnt really improved but my affected leg is I'm walking unaided quite well
@@scousescooter all I can say is-dont give up. My hand did not return even after five years, but I didn't let it go into contracture. And, that is a great accomplishment on it's own. Now I can place my hand anywhere means my shoulder and elbow are strong enough. I was told it's all about re-routing the pathways because those synergistic pathways became too strong. I'm still doing FES and some splints. I wouldn't give up. Hand recovery is from proximal to distal. Good luck! Never give up us my motto.
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Hi had stroke and brain bleed some time ago . Dr’s said it broke by my eyes . Instead of going inside the brain it went over and broke by the eyes. Trying real hard to be positive . It left damage to the left side , numbing , weakness. Am really sorry for having stroke and brain bleed , had to learn how to walk and speak again . All the words run into each other in the brain if I don’t speak fast enough , and I don’t ,so that’s very frustrating , as well as confusing to whom I’m trying to talk to . Under doctors care , and thankful cause the dr.’s said I’m walking out , most who have what I had , don’t walk out . Taking each day , one day at a time, and hoping for the best for myself as well as all those who have hurdles to get over dealing with stroke . You’re not alone if I could , I would hold your hand , and we would get better together…….
As a former practicing physician and stroke sufferer 2 months ago, I really like this episode. I've been listening to your videos since I had my stroke. I went bowling 5 days ago, and it improved my walking. Thank you!!!!
Thank you for watching and for sharing your story! I mean it when I say, it brings me some sense of reassurance knowing this message resonated with a practicing physician. I am also super excited to know that you are getting back out there and getting back to doing "normal" activities! This definitely has some utility when it comes to your recovery. 😊
@@rehabhqofficial Tanks for the reply. You've been a big part of my success. I've started making youtube videos to highlight my recovery for the benefit of others in their recovery. At one point, I couldn't move my left arm at all, so I go out of my way to use it when I can, because I get it. It's a use it or lose phenomenon.
@@doknbox yes! Keep going and keep being an inspiration to others. 😊
Just had a stroke Monday back home Thursday num left arm and leg face i can walk and use my arm and hand working hard to keep moving start pt next week asking for prayer hopefully we all get better 🙏
Very well explained...every patient needs to know this and get motivated
I really appreciate you taking the time to talk to us about recovery im 6 weeks after stroke and an hopeful
Thank Dr Tara, so happy that your vids are available. I suffered a stroke in 2020 and am happy that I do not only depend on the doctors here in Spain whose general message is rather negative regarding recovery. I feel I am on 65% now which is much more than they expected.
Ich bin begeistert.
Instinktiv habe ich, die vergangenen 35 Jahre, meine linke körperhälfte (hemiparese) mit-bewegt , -belastet und -benutzt.
Sieht teilweise komisch aus, aber die Zeit gebe ich meinem Körper, und die Zeit nehme ich mir.
Ohne Hilfsmittel.
Kein Rollstuhl, keine Krücken mehr von nöten.
Ich habe JETZT seit kurzem ein ElektrostimulationsGerät zur Unterstützung....
Nahezu täglich in Benutzung. Stundenweise.
Ich werde dieses Jahr 57 jahre alt.
Zu hören dass das Gehirn sich auch nach zig Jahren nochimmer zu helfen weiß, wird/wurde mir täglich in Vergangenheit gezeigt.
Deine Worte, Gedanken und Ausführungen geben mir Mut.
Endlich fühle ich mich in meinem Tun bestätigt.
Weiter.
Never stop.
I enjoy your helpful videos very much.
Thank you 😊
Wow, what an incredible BLESSING you are!!! I like how speak with a hopeful determination in your voice, I would really call it a type of conviction almost, I can tell you wholeheartedly believe what are advising!
I almost teared up (takes a lot for me..lol) 2 years ago I had 2 Ischemic strokes back to back, 2 brain bleeds , & a I had an aneurysm rupture in my head as well as according to my medical records shown I was believed to be having a myocardial infarction(Heart Attack) upon arrival to the hospital, all at the same time, all due to untreated High Blood Pressure.
I was a Realtor at the time & had no insurance, my friends had tried for 2 days to take me to the hospital & unfortunately I fought with them as I thought I just “felt bad” was all & couldn’t justify an expensive hospital visit.
I really have made an incredible recovery, Thank You God!)
But I often have a lot of regret bcz if i would have gotten there sooner I really think mentally , would be further along. I have not had even one therapy session because my family did not want to spend the money on it.
But I heard one of my doctors tell my family that if I would start walking that would be a free & great therapy for me.
Well that was it for me, the hospital had given me a very nice walker the day before, I somehow made my mind up, as soon as I could ,I would stop using it and WALK! That I did, I had some pretty falls but I would say within a few days I had stopped using it & within a few months ii was walking a few miles a day, I am convinced if I had still used that shiny new walker, shower chair etc that I would not be where I am today.
In a few months I will graduate from college as an X-Ray Tech, honest to Hod the 1st few month I would just sit there in class, lost, as they would talk about Quantum Physics etc & eggs had to repeat a few classes but today, I am immensely thankful that went down the road that I did!
I really do believe that walking (cardio) is pristine for a free therapy because it gets oxygen to the brain, as your patients or followers are able to do so.
I get so frustrated with myself at times bcz it often takes me a little while to express myself in a thought (was a public speaker before this (associate pastor) and how I so wish I could have had occupational therapy etc.
It is what it is & I am just so thankful I am alive & I know once I can go back to work, I can start therapy etc. I had been told that I only had 2 years to recover, but I believe bcz I put the demand in my brain & commanded it to learn again as far as my studies as well as The Lord touching me is my I an where I am today.
I am trying to be more social abs force myself to join in conversations more & more, even tho at 1st it was embarrassing because I could read the facial perplexities on others in the groups as to “why I had having a hard time getting my thoughts out, lol.
But I want to encourage EVERYONE just to continue trying, I sincerely believe it’s that demand or commanding our brains to not stop & generating the neuro plasticity that you had mentioned, it really does work!
I am praying for all of those who are struggling today, YOU CAN & WILL make it back it just do NOT STOP TRYING!! 😁👍🏻🙏
Had a stroke on 4-1-22 and couldn't move right side of body for two days. I used visualization techniques and was able to stand by the 3rd day. I began doing everything I was doing before the stroke and even though I was clumsy or limping with lost coordination I kept pushing it. Today is 4-11-22 and I am typing this message with BOTH hands, climbing stairs, and walking fairly good, showering, brushing teeth as normal, combing hair with right hand, eating and drinking with right hand, and everything else I was doing before stroke. The key is to do your best to get back in the groove without changing anything. Positive neuroplasticity is key! Also, I had an ischemic infarction of the left lobe internal capsule and only lasted a few seconds. I've been taking several supplements to help with brain injury as well. I am very fortunate! Lastly, I am 57 years of age and stroke doesn't run in my family. I don't drink, don't smoke, I exercise daily, my blood pressure on the morning of stroke was 109/69. I don't have diabetes and they ran countless tests of heart and arteries and everything is perfect. I have 0% plaque in arteries. My cholesterol was 169, triglycerides 59, LDL, 103, and HDL 47. My CRP is 0.6, my homocysteine is 6.6, and all my clotting factors were optimal. Only thing is I had COVID in June 2020 and Omicron in Jan 2022. Docs think my previous COVID infection is to blame. Scary for sure....
Which visualization technique did you use?
What supplements did you take?
I taught myself to knit and do my hair with my affected hand, also to paint and do calligraphy again! My walking still sucks but I need to use today’s strategies more! Thanks!
cool…I am going to do similar!
I absolutely LOVE this channel . I had a fall and a stroke at 32. I had an undetected aneurism that burst and I lost my left arm use and I can only squeeze but not release my left hand. Again, thank you.
Thank you so much for the excellent advice!! I'm 3yrs post stroke - still trying and find your videos most encouraging - again a sincere thank you!❤
Thanks a lot for your very informative Vedios. You will be pleased to know that your therapy and exercises are giving wonderfully positive results even after twelve years of brain stroke.I am a lawyer aged 53 from India. I suffered from a stroke and my right side was paralysed in 2008. I did approx 7 to 8 hours physio Therapy and exercises for first two years and again started my law practice, successfully. I had achieved almost 90% recovery in hand and leg . I can walk with a little limp for five kilometres. In the hand i have difficulty in fine movements. Since last 12 years i have continued physio Therapy for five days a week. But because of lockdown I was unable to go to the physio therapist and the courts are also closed. Luckily I saw your vedio for the first time on 31st March . And I watched all your vedios and started following your suggestions and exercises for Atleast 2-3 hours a day . And I am very happy to let you know that for the first time in 12 years I could feel heal-strike in my walk yesterday ( only for few steps). Still I cannot get body weight on the heal but this is definitely a massive improvement as my ultimate aim is to achieve 100% recovery. The end conclusion is that Brain does respond even after 12 years of stroke, if your muscles are not vested.Thanks once again and please continue posting vedios s👍🙏🏻
Thank you so much for sharing this! I hope everyone in this community read this. This is exactly what I hope people learned in this video. Put in the work and you will see positive brain changes. Keep up the great work and keep sharing your success stories! You are helping a ton of people and giving them hope. :)
Orlando Neuro Therapy Thanks Dr Tara for a positive response/reply. I genuinely appreciate your selfless service to the world community. The effects of your vedios is priceless / very precious for people. My only request is to post some vedio on how to attain recovery of last 10%. When a person is walking independently but still has a 15% foot drop where he can’t have a heal strike and in hands lacking in fine movements only. Is it advisable for me to use a splint / braces for heal strike ? Again thanks a lot for your invaluable services to the entire global society.
Hello sir my father is also having brain stroke in 2019
Its been almost 1.5 years
And there is a very little movement in his shoulder
Can he recover from it or not
Please help
And please guide me
Thanks
Prateek Tripathi He can definitely recover after taking medical advice from the certified physiotherapist
Thank you for sharing your inspiring progress keep going🎯for your target
Recovering from a stroke I had 1 year ago. Still having issues on my left side and I've been looking for yoga exercises I can follow. I am so glad I cache across your yoga tutorials. I've done yoga in the past. I enjoy your morning and bedtime yoga tutorials. Thank you so much for helping me find my safe place and comfort/relaxation space! Praying for us all 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I had a stroke oct 5thand my ot pt and st were like you made me use my flacid side for everything and im so blessed they did in 2 weeks i went from high fall risk to i walked out of there. Now i use my damaged arm and leg for everythinv and its still getting better
I’m proud of you I’ve had a stroke for 15 years all my life I had it since I was 6 months the only thing I can give u is don’t give up find ways you got this
Thank you I had mine June 2011(Left side) but what was bad for me I lied on the floor for 3 days after I had mine (I lived alone) that's how long it took for someone to find me so I didn't get medical attention immediately after the stroke which is crucial as I understand it. Also I'm in a life situation where I dont have acess to a physiotherapist relyiing on youtube videos for my self healing. so 11 years on I'm still struggling with left side. Thanks for this information. I think that's the mistake I make I use the strong limbs mostly just to get throgh each day, I recovered enough to return to work,(deskjob) but then again its tough trying to survive in a world with one hand where everything is made for people with 2 hands.I need that second arm and hand to start working again. But its going very slow. But this video gives me hope, thank you very much.
Thank you Dr. Tara🙏. My mother just suffered a moderate stroke a week ago. Your information helps me to help and support her recovery with a greater understanding and strategy to assist her with her recovery.
Thank you dr . Tara 🙏. My mother just suffered a moderate stroke a week ago. Your information helps me to help and support her. recovery with a greater Understanding
Strategy to assist with her recovery.
I have watched/listened to this video more times than I can count and finally heard , understood and digested the part about only using the involved side when safe to help brain rebuild nerve talk for that side😊👍 9/11/2020 main stem clot stroke - learned so much from you! Bless you♥️and thank you
I had two strokes in October and it has been 10 months. I was a runner before and I have forced myself to walk and enter two 5k races. I do best when i force myself to do better. Thank you for your knowledge and willingness to share it. You have been a great encouragenment to my improvement.
I found that working my weak side more- help me heal fast. Going to the pool, & I did a lot of grounding.
Check out the science og grounding
Thank you, Tara. I wasn't aware of the negative neuroplasticity issue until I saw this. A close relative of me suffered a tbi three weeks ago and is going through the stages of regaining conciousness these days. Now he's still the chance of reaching the golden window. I'll discuss this with his therapists.
@Henry Louden hi can you tell me pls what kind of medication is this? My Partner had a stroke almost 2 yrs now..and had affect his right side of the body..his walking is not bad but his upper right limp has a limited movement and we always encourage him to always move it and even a certain movement that you want him to do his response would be"I cant its hard" without even trying. Hes got expressive aphaxia aswell
Another great video, I am 30 months out from stroke and this video helps my thought life. Always helps to hear new ideas. Thanks so much ☺️
🧡🌸🧡 Dr. Tara, you are right, there is constant improvement especially if you constantly demand new (also small) steps and abilities from the body. AND they are building on each other. No free walking without first manifesting the feeling for balance through lots of free standing. No reaching up to the head without stretching away that elbow spastic etc. There are many themes that I teach my brain now 20 months into the stroke that were unthinkable 10 months ago. So you are 100 percent right 💝😃💝
Oh my gosh Nina. Dumb youtube did not show me your comment. :) (mind you, I look forward to sunshine happy). I am so mad. Anyway, just now seeing it. 😊I love every word of it!! You are spot on. Hardest part is staying motivated and I think you have that down. :)
Yeah, staying motivated is the key. There were many setbacks, like losing balance last Nov and Dec, like falling and breaking a foot bone a year ago... it is a rocky road. But then it's good to take steps back and just practice free standing, deep breathing, taking red light and Vitamin D... and then there are jumps in development again. The body has it's own rules and it is best to respect this and go with the flow. Constant stretching and practice in the end absolutely pays off. 🌸👍🌸
How much time did you spend each day focused on regaining function ?
Thank you Dr. T.
It's like you answering all my questions in this video. I'm 4 years out did OT & PT for the first 2 years. Experienced a mental plateau in 2018 .Depression & lack of motivation. Thank you for the encouragement not to give up. Plateau is a state of mind an excuse not to move forward! .
Omaha, you are exactly right. I am so glad you have found renewed motivation. I tell people it is normal to get discouraged. Have a pitty party, get it out of your system and than find the strength to channel that energy back into your recovery!! You can always turn the "attitude ship" around. :) Again thank you for watching and thank you for sharing.
I'm just wondering what's going on with stroke in 2005 and it was a PFO it was caused by a hole in my heart when I was a kid it never healed and I was taking a nap if I get home from work one day and I guess just hold on my heart I blood clot went to the home my heart went to my brain and had to pull on stroke that was 15-20 years ago and I recovered fully now I'm getting my stuff back again like my balance is off I can't speak real well I don't know if it's coming back I don't know why so confused about that can someone answer that question for me please let me know what I can do thank you so much
God bless you Howard!
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@Henry Louden BULLSHIT
I’m a neuro RN, stroke certified, 18 years experience. I agree 100% with “everything” you are saying. That’s unusual. I had a left cerebellar ischemic turned hemorrhagic stroke in August 2020. Because I could not work, I lost my insurance and only got about 3 weeks outpatient PT/OT. Just had another stroke, this time frontal left ischemic. I’m losing a lot of hope and need some help.
Prayers you're feeling better 🙏
Keep hoping, keep trying, keep moving- good luck! Criminal that your rich country does not offer free health care, hang in there! The brain keeps re adjusting! Believe you will continue to make progress!
Sorry to hear about your strokes, any update? My wife is an icu RN, ischemic stroke last year in October, had a second ischemic stroke this year in January. We had covid last year and I suspect it has something to do with it, she’s only 38. Currently in rehab trying to recover as this time around it’s taking longer to get the left side movement. Hope things are well, hang in there, you’ll heal with time
My mom is as also an RN nurse who got a hemorrhagic stroke this last year. The best thing we do with her is constancy! Even if she doesn't feel like doing it! We set timers for 2 hrs each day, split. Even small steps are still steps in the right direction!
wow i just wrote such a eloquent and detailed comment explaining my reasoning for asking but the mobile youtube app deleted my entire comment while i was trying to prevent the video from ending and starting to play another video on another page… sooo annoying!!! please fix this problem this is NOT the first time this has happened! lol
but anyways i was curious to know if the stroke victims in the medical field that had the stroke occur during the last 3 years, were they/you vaccinated beforehand? i have no secret intent or motives for this question just genuine curiosity . i know it was a requirement for all medical personnel to be vaccinated from the very beginning, for everyone’s safety (especially there’s since they have been quite literally at the front line of all of this) just trying to see if they had the stroke before or after the vaccination or if there was no connection what so ever to the date in which the stroke occurred ??
my father had a major stroke in 2011 at 52 in peak physical condition, incredibly gifted musician, award winning high school teacher of the year for multiple years, was my only lovable supporter/parent/role model (i’m an only child) my best friend, my number 1 fan , incredibly talented and gifted at just about everything he touched, was raised in an indiana state home for children since age 5, yet managed to be break all prior records and was awarded full ride scholarship for basketball,was prom king and voted most handsome and likely to become rich and famous. he was a pivotal role in many underprivileged, ignored and seemingly hopeless at risk youths in his high school class where he taught english and would perform at the school auditorium in front of the entire school with his guitar and would sing his own written, produced and performed songs to standing ovations ! had many of these kids personally tell me how much he changed their lives at such an important year (15 ) how it was him who encouraged them to learn and stay in school, that they were worth something. he went to the gym every other day and ran 3 miles on the days he didn’t , religiously! for my entire life! was the epitome of peak physical condition and was the belief that he would “live till 100” . unknown to my mother,father and myself, he had an undiagnosed heart defect that had left him with a hole in his heart from birth (his mother was institutionalized for mental illness and was heavily medicated while pregnant with him since he was the baby of the family aka her last child & i’d assume since she was admitted during her pregnancy and never ended up leaving that hospital till the day she died) assume the powerful antipsychotic medications were the cause of the defect but never any actual answer. doctors never diagnosed nor had any idea of any said “defect” and my father was the type to never see a doctor EVER and we all felt why would he need to since he was the epitome of HEALTH!
how far offf and how wrong we were, a life lesson i’ll never forget (yet don’t seem to follow myself tbh ) you never know what your body is doing inside and what could or could not be normal and be a potentially fatal flaw that would set off something as strong as an ischemic stroke, right as he was walking into the gym. they said that the hole caused plaque to get through and that’s what caused the stroke.
my dad went from being the greatest, the most handsome, talented, charismatic, charming , inspirational, loving, most intelligent person i’d ever know, my literal hero. to put it shortly ( and i’m obviously not good at doing so because of the vast amount of facts and details that are involved in my story that i’m trying to convey but in a short amount of time (i’m at work lol) he did not follow any sort of after care therapy what so ever , absolutely was defiant and horribly mean to the devoted icu nurses while he was in hospital for the month he was paralyzed and recovering. he came back a total stranger and came back so angry so hateful so cruel and so defiant and totally unwilling to do any sort of therapy. only cared if he could be physical again which he regained but totally neglected the mental aspect and in my personal opinion due to experience, the MOST CRITICAL therapy necessary for recovery. please do not neglect the therapy needed for your mental recovery . it’s pivotal that you never stop trying to try new Things to keep your mind active . i’m sorry to end this so abruptly but i must get back to work and i don’t want to end up not posting this.
best of luck to all of you and my heart goes out to you and you’re all in my prayers. just remember: you are in charge of your own recovery and if you want to make the effort and do the due diligence to get to the point of feeling somewhat like your old self or even normal, it’s going to be the hardest thing you’ve ever done, seem hopeless and for what point since u had the stroke and damage has been done, but that is just your mind being stubborn. don’t listen to the negative thoughts and please please please do the therapy not just for yourselves but for your loved ones that are sticking it out with you day to day, without missing a beat, with all the love in their hearts and all the best intentions to help bring you back to “being you.” don’t neglect to remind yourself that not everyone is lucky enough to have loved ones who stick by their side and you don’t want to push or quite literally force them away. we all have faith in you and we all just are trying to help you find your faith in yourself again .
2 years after stroke, I became aware that I couldn't raise involved arm above shoulder height. I missed initial window, but I have done exercises for last 4 years and have improved arm motion to point it looks normal even though spasticity persists. I had similar unknown issue with toes on involved foot. I have increased toes strength and flexibility by doing toe grip and flex exercises regularly for last 3 years. You can rewire even belatedly.
Ben How much time each day did you spend to regain those functions in your foot and arm?
@@activehealing7964 I do them 6 days a week, with 5 mins on each. Regarding both, they still feel stiff, but they are much quicker to react and feel stronger. By doing them regularly, I feel more empowered. I am trying to help myself. Raising and rotating arm above shoulder is still a movement that tires me out.
Thank you! Very informative and gives me hope. I needed this today. I'm only 2.5 months out and while I was blessed to have my leg return, I am struggling with my arm. I will keep forcing my left arm to try and pray that I can regain the movement.
Hi Kelli, try little steps at a time, get a ball of tissue in your left hand and try to squeeze it and feel its texture , sit down and relax only concentrating on this one action, do it every day as many times as you can before you get bored !! it might just help your brain to start to sort out your arm, keep squeezing tissue then move on to a ball of wool, then a foam ball. soon be "benching" 200lbs. with your left arm and tearing doors off cars when you get angry.!!
Prayers for you 🙏💗
Thanks so much for encouragement..I hate bad news.2 yrs post echeamic. Left side affected. Still no progress. Or help ..thrive on videos like this💕
Awesome strategy for a major stroke survivor like me. Thank you very much!
This is so knowledgeable and informative. After having an aneurysm, brain surgery and stroke, your teachings are educating, motivating and inspiring me to continue therapy and use the uninvolved side as much as possible. Thanks Dr. and team. Continue to save lives ❤️ blessings
Anastasia, Snap. My surgery was 3 years ago and I still keep searching/ learning. Sending you love and wishing you courage in your struggle. I assume you never used the number.
The detail explanation you have provided regarding stroke and its effects and then how to restore motor functions via neuroplasticity is absolutely mind blowing, impressive, thnku so much,luv u so much can't explain but very happy
Yeah I m 46 had a brain stroke from India being a dentist by profession can understand what is happening post stroke
In three months got recovered fifty percentage helped me very much my lots of questions being answered by u a big thankyou....
Thank you for explaining all this!! I had a stroke in December and am learning so much.
Thank you so much for this video. I intend to continue to use my affected side daily. Even though my injury was 7 years ago. I can say since i discovered your channel in February, I'm having more movement and sensation on my left side ive never tried the constraint therapy. But at this point i will try it. I wish you were closer to Nc.
Albert, this commenting means so much to me. This is exactly why I keep making videos. I am so glad you are seeing progress. I see people make progress years after a stroke so I know you can continue to see improvements as long as you keep working :) Thanks again for sharing.
Thank you for the encouragement. A year and a half ago My son at 49 had a massive right side stroke in recovery from open heart surgery. He was vent dependent for 2 months, followed constant complications and hospitalizations
I pray all is well. I had brain surgery and had stroke. I went into cardiac arrest and pulled my breathing tube out. These videos have really helped and the comments give my hope. 😇
Very good information for patient of paralysis I motivation to myself and hope to recovery through neuroplasticity treatment for stroke
Thank you for this wonderful video, it's another eye opener learning for my home recovery. It's my 2nd month of recovery in stroke and still researching of the different things that is happening in myfeelings, body and brain. Now I realize the importance of making the affected part to always be involve. Thank u so much. Hoping that next month when I go back to work I will be more ready.
THANK YOU so much!!! such clear, gentle explanation that gives anyone hope and optimism!! Thank you!!
Tanks for your knowledge and support as we recover I'm Daniel I'm a year out from my stroke, I was a runner 3 miles 3 to 4 times weekly pace 10 minute mile, eating clean vegan diet learning from this experience lost left side arm/leg use, but I'm alive thank God & my wife who called 911 when she noted I wasn't functioning well.big thanks to the Doctors nurses, those in our family's providing support and care to my wife & family have my wife has been amazing thru this she's been a real key for me to remain positive thru this.
Pt is telling my son it is too late to expect change…..I totally disagree …..he has not had a far chance to even begin good therapy because of all the repeated problems. You have encouraged me and will be looking for your other videos so I can continue guiding him on the journey to recovery. His left side has some voluntary movement in the leg and some reflect movement in the arm. He has terrible nerve pain and strong spasms. Looking forward to finding answers in your videos. God bless you.
Thanks for this video from a while back. I think it is both challenging and a little scary. The scary part is that I’m 4 years out & know that as much therapy/exercise as I’ve done, it could’ve been better. But, the challenging part is to continue making improvements to my therapy. Thanks for your help! 😎
I also love the word, Neuroplasticity. Every year (for a decade) I choose One Word for the year. Following my stroke, I chose Neuroplasticity as a reminder. Thanks again!
I found that working my weak side more- help me heal fast. Going to the pool, & I did a lot of grounding.
Check out the science og grounding
@@pinklove3752 Thanks for sharing. Interestingly, I heard about grounding, I think it was a little before my stroke. I was curious, but ultimately didn’t think there was much good science to back it up. If you have some good scientific resources, I’d be interested. Thanks!
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I this is a great video. I work with senior and some tried it and told me they got good results. I do it all the time.
I love this video and the promising information you deliver. You must be an Angel 🙏🙌 performing Gods will for us all who have suffered after a stroke.
You are amazing!!! Your explanations and your voice is very soothing!!! I had a stroke 3 months ago and I have always wondered why I had to do certain things and now after watching your video, I can finally put 1 and 1 together now!!! Thank You!!!
Thank you for sharing. Demanding activity from that damaged part of the brain is something I learnt here.
I had my stroke a year ago. After being unconscious for a week and a half, I spent the rest of that month in the hospital and the next 2 months in rehab with some great therapists. When I got home, I was mostly still using the walker and exercised 6 times a week on my own. Days 1 & 4, I worked on arm strength, days 2 & 5 on my core muscles, and days 3 & 6 on my legs. Ten months after, and walking on my own again, I was able to go back to work! Recovery is possible, but you have to work at it!
congrats! hope that can be, my dads history
Absolutely! All these comments on this video are literally making me cry. This is why I do what I do and I am so glad you all are sharing how hard work DEFINITELY pays off. Keep sharing your successes as everyone in this community can regain their hope by hearing these stories. :)
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Nice video I appreciated you explaining how things work
Finding this video is a blessing. I just had a stroke 3 weeks ago its my left body that was affected but my doctor never explained much to me about what's going on. Its just that he said let's not mind about the numbness and immobility you are feeling and just control your BP. My BP has been stable for 2 weeks now so am starting on my PT. Learning about how to give demands to those good nerve and create the axon sprouting made me realize that i should not wait for my sessions but do small exercises on my own that i can do while doing nothing at home. Thanks a lot. So information with zero knowledge on the brain and everything... hehe.. thanks a lot.
After 3 days out of the hospital my doctor advice me to get back and try to do alll normal activity as safely as i can ,anf with in 4 months i was able to drive upto now ,this video is very helpfull
Thank you,mam. It was a wonderful video. It's about 2 and a half years since I have suffered a brain stroke. The entire right side of my body is paralyzed. I have sustained 20% of my brain damaged. I am taking exercise whenever I get time. I watch your videos regularly. I am very thankful to you. You are Florence Nightingale of recent times. Thank you,mam. May God bless you. It's very kind of you you to respond to my comments.
This is day 7 for me. Nothing came up in the imaging and I left the Dr's office with no information and no treatment plan. Just a shrug of the shoulders. I still feel the pins and needles and am concerned. I passed out, and hit my head twice on the way down. Fully blacked out for about 5 mins (?) and the dog woke me up. So I'm dealing with symptoms from the concussion and if it was a stroke. Thank goodness for medical professionals like you who care enough to produce such life changing information.
You need a MRI
You have a very agréable elocution. Thanks for the eye opening message!
Hi dr tobias I'm a stroke patient for years now but I'm still working on therapy my left arm still none functioning after watching and listening you I have hope that I will still recover from stroke my left arm can now feel senses before totally nothing thank you
Thanks for watching Janice and for sharing your story!
So back in April 2018 I had two strokes that knocked me back to a wheelchair, but I was able to walk unassisted in 6 months. I was on my way to an amazing full recovery when in November of 2019 I suffered another minor stroke. That one knocked me back to a walker. I am recovering at a much slower pace, so I’m wondering what I should expect going forward. Thank You Nick G
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Thank you for doing this video!! I am three years out an still working on my left leg and foot to recover. This truly gives my some hope :)
Thanks for watching Amy!! Keep at it. You CAN have positive brain changes if you just keep at it. I appreciate you sharing you story and I am glad this video gives you hope. :)
I’m so interested in every piece of information you are sharing with us. So super valuable!
I hope my mom recovers from this stroke
Thank you for the information that you shared. I suffered mild stroke last aug 25. And now i manged to walk all by myself. My left hand is still in progress.
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Thanks , I’m learning and learning. To be brief my stroke was 4 years ago in did not know I was having one. Since I’m quiet physical it was easy for me to accept the exercises needed. I’m a healthy eater , I exercise and swim when the weather gets warmer. Hurricanes have stopped my teaching to swim and water exercise. The point,recently my right leg feels heavy , I have just had pace maker put in December , but I’m back in the gym. I am studying Spanish and do other exercises for the brain. I just would like to thank you for your videos, particularly the one about neuroplasticity , it has shown me where I must use the damaged leg more. As I use some of your recommendations , I will keep you up to date, not quit as long as this. I’m 88 years and have arthritis in my knees. I live alone and still drive . Again thanks you for your videos.
Thank you, everything you say makes sense and that's what matters I get the picture perfectly . Will do everything I can to get better and your videos give me hope, thank you. We love you!
Thank you for leaving such a thoughtful comment. I LOVE reading that you guys are gaining hope with these videos. I am more than happy to do this. :)
i had a mini stroke from chiropractic neck adjustment. after 2 or 3 weeks i did my first very light jog the most a quarter of a mile. total walked and jog i did like .8 of a mile not a complete mile and my vision stopped getting blury after that. i dont suggest jogging right away but walking is important to get blood flowing to the brain and nerves stimulated for healing. walking also cured my panic attacks before i had a stroke. stay away from cruciferous vegetable like kale the first few months it might hurt you . kale almost killed me again and i was bed ridden and dizzy the entire day but carrot juice didnt bother me. be careful what you do and do what works best for you and talk with your doctor
This video is very enlightening & very encouraging,thank you for your kindness!
I'm new to this whole scene, moderate stroke last week.. can still walk and swallow and see, but right arm and leg are pretty screwed.. This is the most important and helpful video I've seen out of the hundred or so that I've watched. Thank you so much. I've heard about the concept of using the damaged side, but this explains it best, and drives it home. Look forward to more. Thank you so much.
Thank you SO MUCH!!I I just found you last night and stayed up late to watch several of your videos. You make so much sense and have helped fill in all the holes of information that I didn't know I had! My mind is "blown" (pun intended). I look forward to using your strategies so that I can fully recover. You've given me great hope! 💕
Thank you for your videos I've been in wheelchair 5 years 2 strokes 1991, 2016 left side paralysis both
Massive swelling in left leg
This is amazing. Thank you! I am so fortunate to say your videos have helped me tremendously. I did incorporate the “use your affected side” so your brain can send help to that side and form new connections. There are no videos on what someone should do to get assistance. Unfortunately, the hospital staff not the doctors, as they were great! But the staff at Hialeah hospital in Florida were not nice at all. They assume you know what to do and really don’t even share where to get connected to get help. I have worked my entire life and I can tell you after the pandemic many have suffered tremendously. Maybe you can shed light on a video as to where to go for needed assistance such as food assistance organizations to help you get assistance in general! I have always been there for people and some how when I needed helped everyone evaporated not interested in helping or want to get involved. If you doctor can create a video like that I believe it will bring a whole new massive of followers I was lucky to stumbled on your video. Many Blessings Your away!
Thank you so much I am doing everything you instruction me to do and hopefully I will feel some relief.
Dr Tara we love you. I fell and had a brain injury in 2016 at 33. Iv never given up but I still have issues w my walking gait and a clenched hand
Thank you for this excellent training on theory neuroplasticity. It was so helpful and encouraging. I am extremely motivated to push my brain to help me heal. Thanks so much.
Hey I have just had a stroke only to find out I actually have had 3 strokes after the MRI. Have been totally paralised on my left side .being 56 and ex special operations I have found the confusion the toughest problem to deal with .you 100% right the army neurologist that my wife spoke to told her to get me out of bed and onto the tread mill and the weight bench so I week after my Stoke I got up and started teaching my self again to run do press ups and burpees just like I used to and three weeks on you won't believe how I have improved
I've been working out and intermittent fasting. I have gone from walking to running awkward. I had an ischemic stroke February 2017. I have been improving a lot with squats and leg curls. I also use a balance board to improve balance. You can improve over 3 years out. Great video.
YES!! I am so happy for you and your progress. Thank you for sharing this. I know it will inspire others to keep working :)
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Thank you. Six months today since my stroke. I’m finding rewiring to be really uncomfortable! I lost the ability to put tasks in order as well as long division. Also, walking across certain patterns in carpeting or changes in flooring can stop me in my tracks. Some left/right confusion too, but very lucky to still be able to walk and communicate.
Thanks very informative and much needed!
I always go to the second half of your videos so as to miss so much medical explanation and get the USEFUL PART. Thanks.
I had a stroke 2 years ago, whilst on vacation in Thailand. It was in the cerebellum on the right side. Was a clot type. Doc said I had lost about half a golf balls’ worth of tissue. Physical impairment was on the right . Walking I needed to keep my hand on someone as they walked with. spent a month going to rehab which was simple but effective. Plus on my own, I got a ball to relearn how to kick it again It was a bit heartbreaking to have to learn like a child how to catch a ball again. Definitely focused on right side tasks.
Returned home after a month and went back to work on large commercial aircraft as a mechanic . Move it or lose it.
Thank you so much for the excellent explanation of how the stroke effects one. I learned a lot and plan to listen to your other videos as well. I am working with a person who had a stroke a year ago and this is all very encouraging. I am just learning.
Thank you for the video I had my stroke 10 months ago and was losing hope
i had a mini stroke from chiropractic neck adjustment. after 2 or 3 weeks i did my first very light jog the most a quarter of a mile. total walked and jog i did like .8 of a mile not a complete mile and my vision stopped getting blury after that. i dont suggest jogging right away or doing cardio more then once every 1-2 weeks make sure you give your body to heal. walking is important to get blood flowing to the brain and nerves stimulated for healing. walking also cured my panic attacks before i had a stroke. stay away from cruciferous vegetable like kale the first few months it might hurt you . kale almost killed me again and i was bed ridden and dizzy the entire day but carrot juice didnt bother me. be careful what you do and do what works best for you and talk with your doctor. i only did very light cardio once a week and barely a mile. again i dont suggest jogging right away but walking is a must. you can recover from this but everyones stroke is different some is perminant damage some isnt but you will recover to a certain degree if not completely. dont give up and think its hopeless that is the biggest mistake you will ever make. i also did this medication free i dont believe in it there are too many bad side effects and it might even weaken blood vessels. blood thinners in the beginning probably works good to prevent a blood clot but i dont think being on medication the rest of your life is the answer it could even make it worse or prevent the healing process from working its best. again talk iwth your doctor and do what you think is best for you
Stroke was in 2010. Thankful to be doing as well as I am. Nerve damage seems to be my problem.
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