Friday, July 19, 2013

Jumping as stroke therapy - Winnipeg Folk Festival

On the second night we all got up for dancing during Josh Ritters and Serena Ryders sets. I was unable to get off the ground.
The night Cat Empire played Two Shoes  I actually managed to get my bad left leg 1 inch off the ground. And that was by using all my leg strength, my leg strength is considerable, so it seems quite bizarre I can't get further off the ground. I was able to leg press 100 lbs with only my left leg. Trying to jump using only my right leg and holding my left foot up behind me resulted in getting off the ground 2-3 inches. So what the hell is preventing me from getting off the ground using both legs? Its an ADL, so there has to be an answer in the stroke clinical world.

1 comment:

  1. Motor learning is task specific. For example, skaters use the outside edge of their blades which is a disaster for skiers.

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