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Author : Steven Cheung, DPT

Why Stroke and Parkinson’s Recovery Doesn’t Always Feel Like Progress

Why Stroke and Parkinson’s Recovery Doesn’t Always Feel Like Progress Have you ever stepped backward and suddenly felt unsteady? Maybe it happened while backing away from a counter.Stepping away from the sink.Moving around furniture.Or getting out of a tight space. For many people, walking backward feels far more difficult than walking forward. That’s because backing […]

Why It Takes Longer to Think and Move at the Same Time After a Stroke

Why It Takes Longer to Think and Move at the Same Time After a Stroke Have you ever stepped backward and suddenly felt unsteady? Maybe it happened while backing away from a counter.Stepping away from the sink.Moving around furniture.Or getting out of a tight space. For many people, walking backward feels far more difficult than […]

Why Parkinson’s Disease Makes Everyday Movements Feel Smaller

Why Parkinson’s Disease Makes Everyday Movements Feel Smaller Have you ever stepped backward and suddenly felt unsteady? Maybe it happened while backing away from a counter.Stepping away from the sink.Moving around furniture.Or getting out of a tight space. For many people, walking backward feels far more difficult than walking forward. That’s because backing up requires […]

Why You Shuffle More When You’re Distracted (And What It Means)

Why You Shuffle More When You’re Distracted (And What It Means) Have you ever stepped backward and suddenly felt unsteady? Maybe it happened while backing away from a counter.Stepping away from the sink.Moving around furniture.Or getting out of a tight space. For many people, walking backward feels far more difficult than walking forward. That’s because […]

Fourth of July Safety Tips for Older Adults: Protect Your Balance While Enjoying the Holiday

Fourth of July Safety Tips for Older Adults: Protect Your Balance While Enjoying the Holiday Have you ever stepped backward and suddenly felt unsteady? Maybe it happened while backing away from a counter.Stepping away from the sink.Moving around furniture.Or getting out of a tight space. For many people, walking backward feels far more difficult than […]

Why You Stop Using Your Weaker Arm After a Stroke (Without Even Realizing It)

Why You Stop Using Your Weaker Arm After a Stroke (Without Even Realizing It) Have you ever stepped backward and suddenly felt unsteady? Maybe it happened while backing away from a counter.Stepping away from the sink.Moving around furniture.Or getting out of a tight space. For many people, walking backward feels far more difficult than walking […]

Can You Improve Hand Function Years After a Stroke?

Can You Improve Hand Function Years After a Stroke? Have you ever stepped backward and suddenly felt unsteady? Maybe it happened while backing away from a counter.Stepping away from the sink.Moving around furniture.Or getting out of a tight space. For many people, walking backward feels far more difficult than walking forward. That’s because backing up […]

The Hidden Impact of Parkinson’s Disease on Handwriting

The Hidden Impact of Parkinson’s Disease on Handwriting Have you ever stepped backward and suddenly felt unsteady? Maybe it happened while backing away from a counter.Stepping away from the sink.Moving around furniture.Or getting out of a tight space. For many people, walking backward feels far more difficult than walking forward. That’s because backing up requires […]

Why Your Hand Feels Strong But Still Doesn’t Work Properly After a Stroke

Why Your Hand Feels Strong But Still Doesn’t Work Properly After a Stroke Have you ever stepped backward and suddenly felt unsteady? Maybe it happened while backing away from a counter.Stepping away from the sink.Moving around furniture.Or getting out of a tight space. For many people, walking backward feels far more difficult than walking forward. […]

Why Backing Up (Walking Backward) Feels So Unstable

Why Backing Up (Walking Backward) Feels So Unstable Have you ever stepped backward and suddenly felt unsteady? Maybe it happened while backing away from a counter.Stepping away from the sink.Moving around furniture.Or getting out of a tight space. For many people, walking backward feels far more difficult than walking forward. That’s because backing up requires […]

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