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How to Stop Foot and Ankle Shaking After a Stroke

If you have ankle clonus, would you want to stop it? If you do then I gotcha. In this video I am going to show you exercises and stretches that you can do to Manage and prevent your ankle clonus or ankle tremors. Ankle clonus is the rhythmic and involuntary muscle contraction of the muscles Caused by a lesion of your upper motor neurons. You will usually see this when your toes are pointing down and what you call plantar flexed. When you have ankle clonus it is difficult for you to stand up or walk and it is very uncomfortable. You may ask your doctor for pharmacologic treatments but they usually refer you to a therapist. For us therapists, we can provide you with stretching and exercises to help you manage your ankle clonus. First stretch is foot on the floor. Initially the foot will start to shake or will have tremors. Try to control the shaking by applying constant and gentle pressure downwars your knee. Once it stopped shaking, bring your foot back to stretch your calf muscles and tendon. Second exercise is ankle stretching. Get you a belt and loop it put it around your foot and pull it up towards you. Hold it for about 30 seconds then release. Do this about three times. Third exercise is foot sliding. Bring your foot forward and then bring it back now if it starts to shake again, put constant and gentle pressure down words. It will also help if you lean towards your leg with the ankle clones. If it stopped shaking or trembling bring the food forward again and then bring it back. Hold that position for about 10 to 30 seconds. Fourth exercise is Squats. Hold onto your walker and try to squat as low as you can until you feel your calf stretching. It’s slowly come up. Do this 10 times. Fifth exercise is knees over toes. Stand up with walker and put Your leg with the ankle clone is forward first. Bend your knee towards your toes until you feel the stretch of your calf. Usually you will feel it When your knee goes passed your toes. Hold it for about 10 seconds. Do this about three times. Next you put your good leg forward and Flex the knee or bend your knee and when you look down it should pass your toes. Yes we are doing it with the good leg forward as well because when you do this you will feel more stretch on your back leg which is the leg that has the uncle clones. You need to remember to keep that leg straight as possible in order to feel the maximum stretch that you can tolerate. #ankleclonus #stroke #als ================================= Disclaimer: This video should not replace the necessity of visiting your doctor or getting your occupational therapy session done. Please consult your primary care physician before doing any of this. The video is for educational purposes only. By performing any fitness exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. Skills and wellness will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of our fitness program. =============================== Follow me on instagram:   / skillsandwellness