How to Fix a Spastic & Inverted Foot After Stroke (Step-By-Step Rehab Routine)

A spastic, inward-turning foot after stroke can make every step feel unsafe. If your foot keeps pulling in, if you don’t trust your balance, or if you’re afraid of tripping — this video will show you how to reset the tightness and retrain the muscles so your walking feels smoother again. In this step-by-step routine, you’ll learn how to calm down spasticity, stretch the tight muscles, strengthen the weak side of your foot, and retrain your balance and walking pattern safely at home. ⭐ What You’ll Learn in This Video ✔️ Why your foot turns inward after stroke ✔️ How spasticity pulls the foot in (and how to calm it down) ✔️ How to massage the inner calf to reduce tone ✔️ The correct way to stretch the calf for smoother walking ✔️ How to strengthen the muscles that stop inversion ✔️ Functional training for flat-foot balance and safe steps ✔️ How to use an AFO while retraining the brain ✔️ The exact sequence I used with my patient Bobby This routine is perfect for: • Stroke survivors • People with spasticity • Foot inversion after neurological injury • Anyone using an AFO • Caregivers, nurses, PTs, OTs, and rehab specialists ⭐ The Treatment Sequence 1️⃣ Release: Inner calf massage to calm spasticity 2️⃣ Stretch: Proper calf stretch to lengthen tight muscles 3️⃣ Strengthen: Towel slides to strengthen the weak side 4️⃣ Retrain: Weight shifts and flat-foot balance 5️⃣ Integrate: Heel-to-toe walking with AFO support ⭐ The Goal Not perfection — smooth, safe, confident steps. If this video helped, share it with someone working hard on their stroke recovery. Consistency creates neuroplasticity. Never give up. ❤️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 – Why Your Foot Keeps Turning In After a Stroke 0:46 – Understanding the Inverted Foot and Why AFO Alone Won’t Fix It 1:35 – The Complete Stroke Foot Fix: Release, Stretch, Strengthen, Retrain 1:44 – Bobby’s Story: How We Corrected His Inward-Turning Foot 2:21 – Follow Along: What You Need and How to Set Up (Grab a Towel) 2:49 – Why Walking on the Outside of Your Foot Is Painful and Unsafe 3:11 – Step 1: Inner Calf Massage to Reduce Spasticity 4:06 – Step 2: Correct Stroke-Safe Calf Stretching 5:29 – Step 3: Semi-Standing Stretch to Strengthen the Weaker Leg 6:48 – Step 4: Towel Slide Exercise to Strengthen the Outer Ankle 9:05 – The Secret to Long-Term Foot Alignment: Using the Proper AFO 10:35 – Why You Should Wear an AFO at Home and While Sleeping 11:20 – Choosing the Right AFO for Day Use and Shoe Use 12:12 – How the AFO Supports Your Knee and Foot While Walking 14:00 – Attendance Check: Type “Smooth” If You’re Re-Training With Me 14:22 – How Bobby Improved With Massage, Stretching, Strengthening, AFO 14:54 – Final Advice: Control the Tightness, Strengthen the Weak Side, Never Give Up ============================================= LINKS: AFO 1: https://amzn.to/4i7qs7E AFO 2: https://amzn.to/3K9utM6 Recommended Therapy Items:https://amzn.to/4nzDAn7 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbgzVvvr0hwKFeLBnczqg7w/join Exercises for Seniors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgIVMCnlGsQ&list=PLvSelbjivxk3BnHT2Je8aSBnkwlucnCkH&pp=gAQB Stroke Exercises: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHii94MWaY4&list=PLvSelbjivxk1HbpmmasBZAQHi2IElTGz2&pp=gAQB Parkinson's Disease Exercises: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUHNNhn0MCI&list=PLvSelbjivxk1COV65rAbOORH9W73n2Vru&pp=gAQBiAQB ================================= 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: https://www.instagram.com/skillsandwellness/ ========================= Affiliate Disclaimer: the links for the products will lead you to an online store which I may or may not earn a little amount when you order. This will greatly help in continuing to make Occupational Therapy videos.