Turning A Spark Of Movement Into A Roaring Fire
I saw this awesome video the other day in an online Stroke Survivors group that I am part of. It was a person’s foot and their toes were...
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Shannon Cobb
- Sep 18
- 3 min
How This One Movement Can Negatively Affect Your Walking
My goal with sharing information on this blog is to touch on some of the things I see, over and over, as issues that many Stroke...
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Shannon Cobb
- Sep 8
- 3 min
3 Tips to Help Improve A Stiff Arm With Walking
Arm swing is a natural part of walking that can be an issue for Stroke Survivors who are having over activity or stiffness in their more...
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Shannon Cobb
- Aug 28
- 2 min
One Area To Focus On To Increase Ease of Turning
Making turns in standing or walking can be difficult and awkward for some Stroke Survivors. Some folks are only able to turn well in one...
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Shannon Cobb
- Aug 21
- 2 min
Why You Don’t Have To Try To Improve Your Arm Swing
Walking with a natural arm swing is important to many Stroke Survivors. For good reason, arm swing is part of the natural energy...
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Shannon Cobb
- Aug 14
- 3 min
Are you practicing the problem?
Neuroplasticity=changing your brain. It is a key to improving after a stroke. And, science tells us that changes occur due to...
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Shannon Cobb
- Aug 8
- 1 min
Is An Issue At Your Hip Contributing To Knee Hyper Extension?
When I start helping someone who wants to abolish their knee hyper extension I look at a lot of different areas that may be contributing...
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Shannon Cobb
- Jul 31
- 2 min
An Easy Way To Start A Fitness Program After Stroke
Leading health organizations recommend that Stroke Survivors participate in a fitness program. he World Health Organization (WHO)...
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Shannon Cobb
- Jul 20
- 3 min
5 Things To Consider When You Want To Stop Using Your Ankle Foot Orthosis.
An ankle foot orthosis, or an AFO, is a foot brace. For Stroke Survivors, I always recommend a foot brace that allows the most movement...
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Shannon Cobb
- Jul 17
- 2 min
5 Reasons Your Progress Has Not Actually Plateaued.
You may have been told that you have “reached a plateau in your recovery” from Stroke. What is meant by this? Well, the person who is...
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Shannon Cobb
- Jul 10
- 1 min
How Can I Improve My Balance After A Stroke?
This is an often asked question. When you feel that your balance is “off” it affects how you are moving around in the world. YOu may...
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Shannon Cobb
- Jun 30
- 1 min
Important Foundations For Walking Without A Cane.
Or without a 4 point cane? Or without a Hemiwalker? If you are using a one sided aid for walking, do you know how it affects your...
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Shannon Cobb
- Jun 25
- 1 min
Where To Start If You Have A Weak Ankle
Do you feel like your ankle is "weak". If you are having the problem of the ankle "rolling" watch this video to see how I help folks...
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Shannon Cobb
- Jun 16
- 1 min
1 Thing You May Be Doing To Make Your Leg Stiff When You Walk.
This week, I share with you the thing I see that contributes to a stiff leg. (And even if you are doing it a little- it is still making...
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Shannon Cobb
- Jun 12
- 1 min
When Walking Causes a Stiff Arm.
Stroke survivors often experience stiffness in their arms, and it can get worse when walking. This can happen when you have learned to...
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Shannon Cobb
- Jun 4
- 3 min
How To Get Off The Roller Coaster
Post Stroke Fatigue is common for a lot of folks after they get home from the hospital/rehabilitation center and start trying to get...
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Shannon Cobb
- May 19
- 3 min
1 Key For Improving Foot Movement
Over the years of working with so many great people to help them improve the control of their foot after stroke, I have found there is...
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Shannon Cobb
- May 15
- 2 min
Stoppin' Knee Poppin'
Not the most technical way to refer to the occurrence of your knee hyper extending. Knee Hyper-extension occurs when the knee...
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Shannon Cobb
- May 11
- 2 min
Are You Floating or Surfing?
I have the benefit of teaming up with some awesome providers who help my clients. One is a Psychologist. She used this analogy to help...
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