15-Minute, Real-Time Workout to Improve Leg Strength After Stroke

Exercise and stroke rehabilitation workout aimed at helping someone improve walking after stroke. These leg exercises for stroke recovery are guided by a physiotherapist. *This is not medical advice. Please consult with your physiotherapist or doctor before starting any exercise or rehabilitation programs* Who is this workout for: someone who has had a stroke and is recovering someone looking to improve balance after stroke someone looking to improve walking after stroke What equipment do you need: chair table or wall to hold on to for improved balance teatowel (if you are exercising in hard surfaces) plastic bag (if you are exercising in carpet) a carer, family member, friend or support worker to help you do these exercises if you have troubles staying balanced Don't do this if: your therapist has advised you not to exercise you are currently undergoing stroke rehabilitation and already doing stroke recovery exercises prescribed by your physiotherapist 0:00 Overview of the workout 0:45 Stroke exercise 1 - Seated knee extension 2:44 Stroke exercise 2 - Heel Slides 5:12 Stroke exercise 3 - Seated Marching 8:57 Stroke exercise 4 - Seated Sit Ups 10:45 Stroke exercise 5 - Sit & Stand 12:45 Stroke exercise 6- Standing Kickbacks 15:20 Stroke exercise 7 - Split Stance 17:51 Stroke exercise 8 - Balance Practice (Mini Lunges) This video is dedicated to help people answer the question of how to recover from stroke. The heavy leg after stroke will be highlighted and will be the main body part that will be used for today's stroke therapy at home.