Exercise to improve walking: fix a "heavy leg"

Please never quit making these videos. You are changing lives. A huge thank you. ❤️

I LOVE these videos, I was involved in a motorcycle wreck 40 yrs ago, spent many months in the ICU then another hospital and rehab. unit and after 1 yr and 9 mos only to hear, we've done all we can, taught how to be handicapped, wheeled to the door and told goodbye. The reason why I'm sharing that is to tell you that "yes, the doctors put the pieces back together, but 'they' don't heal GOD does", in all HIS wisdom, he gave us a brain that is able to rewire itself and through these exercises we are able to stimulate the areas of the brain that aren't functioning as they were designed. After 40 yrs I am no longer in a wheelchair and at 60 I'm looking for more normalcy. These videos are paramount to the road to health, I have been doing some leg exercises but I studied mechanical engineering and not physical therapy and find myself saying "I'm doing that wrong" a lot, these videos are the gauge that my recovery needed.

You are a blessing from God. I had a stroke in 2008. Since I have been following your videos, I am beginning to notice positive changes.

26 years !! post stroke and you've totally re-motivated me <3

Thanks so much for this video. Have been experiencing problems getting my walking back on track. my therapists haven't even mentioned this as a thing. Great info

I've spent several hours over the past 2 days watching your videos and putting myself through the paces and I have to say you are a godsend. The information you provided is more relevant to my condition than 80% of what I was told and not told. I'm the type of person who needs to know "why" in order to commit to something and your explanations are very precise and easy to understand. Thank you so very much!

Thank you Dr. Tara for sharing your expertise.

Thank you Dr Tobias. 2.5 years post stroke and you've totally re-motivated me. You're changing lives!

WOW. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Very helpful Dr.Tobias Thank you for all the tips you’re giving us to help us recover! May God bless you🙏❤️

Excited to report that at 3 yrs out from cva ihita walking speed (with cane) of 3 mph. When I left inpatient docs were skeptical about recovery potential "don't expect much" and VA cut off therapy at 12 mos. I've stuck to my +attitude and daily low rigor but constant test of my limits and exercise to improve mindset, and I can walk 3mph now. Prior to stroke walked 4.5mph, I was a hustler. But 3 is good for now! Better every day, relax, breathe, relax completely, pour your mind and heart into your work, go for it! Do your best! Thank you doctor Tobias, you are a gem of great worth! APPRECIATE!

Just found your channel and its a saver, man you are precise.

I'm 5 years post ischemic stroke. Excellent video! Many thanks for these exercises which I will definitely include in my daily workout routine. Your very clear explanation of everything is superb. Many many thanks for your invaluable advice and for doing this video. I wished that I had discovered your YouTube channel much earlier. Please continue doing more videos.

congratulations Thara, another great video from you, thanks for making them. and keep them coming.

Very much helpful, thanks Dr Tara

A year after stroke and many months of therapy I was just released from therapy being told I was not going to recover further and I just need to accept the fact and that I would no longer be able to run. I am learning new things from these videos I did not cover in therapy. I am starting my own therapy at home having wasted so much time in therapy. I could not sleep after being discharged from therapy. I basically felt abandoned but I am finding comfort and confidence in these videos. Thank you so much.

Hi Tara. Thank you for these videos on 'heavy leg' . You've given me a different perspective. I think I had started to take my brain for granted. I've gone back to looking at my brain and how it operates! Even 7 years on, I am still progressing. It's easy to forget how far I have come since losing everything on my left side. Anyone reading this, stroke recovery is a work in progress. Keep going, even when you think you can't! Thanks again Tara!

Thank you so much for this video just recently I started noticing my leg seems so much heavier than it has these past 2 years so I’m so grateful there’s something available to help me work on this issue.

Can't believe that these movements that I took for granted before my stroke I am having difficulty doing. Yes, I do have a heavy feeling in my right leg. Your exercises are making me aware of my limitations. I am trying them over and over. Please do not stop making them.

Yes very helpful !