Building a Formula For Lifelong Confident Mobility
Maximizing Stroke Recovery with Physical Therapy: Understanding the Importance of Neuroplasticity
"Unlock the power of neuroplasticity in stroke recovery with physical therapy! Learn how to tap into the brain's natural ability to adapt and change to regain strength, mobility, and independence. Discover the importance of early intervention, realistic goal setting and ongoing motivation in stroke physical therapy. Maximize your recovery and improve your quality of life! #strokerecovery #strokephysicaltherapy #neuroplasticity"
Recovering Automatic Walking
Recovering automatic walking involves more than just consistent practice. Learn about the science of automatic movement and the importance of specific training for decreasing attentional cost to free up your capacity to multitask.
Expectations Matter: How Enhanced Expectancy Can Lead to Greater Success
Enhanced expectancies is one of the 3 pillars of the OPTIMAL motor learning theory. Learn how this concept can provide incredible benefits to your brain, movement, and successful performance.
Choose Your Words Wisely: Changing a Few Words Can Change the Brain
Changing just a few words can have a massive impact on a person’s performance and learning. Find out how-
Autonomy: How The Power of Choice Can Improve Performance and Learning
Learn how choice can create a sense of autonomy and why this powerful feeling can regulate movement and enhance memory and performance. This is part of the series on the OPTIMAL Motor Learning Theory.
Adopt an External Focus to Improve Performance and Learning
Learn how to apply this aspect of OPTIMAL Motor Learning to improve performance and learning.
When using your insurance after a stroke can be a disadvantage
Paying out of pocket and for direct-access physical therapy specialists has many benefits over using insurance.
“My doctor told me that stroke recovery ends after 6 months to 1 year.”
Uncover the real truth about the stroke recovery window and set the record straight on harmfully false advice that is still give to stroke survivors.
Beware of Physical Therapy Imitators
Understand the growing threat of Physical Therapy ‘substitutes’ and the real difference in value that a doctor of physical therapy can offer to your recovery.
Myofascial Release Explained
What is myofascial release and why is it so effective?