Overcoming Hemiparesis: Advanced Neurological Gait Retraining (204 of 550 - Glossary Series)

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In clinical neurorehabilitation, central motor control kinesiology, and our Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine Glossary, hemiparesis defines the complex neurological movement disorder characterized by unilateral muscle weakness, diminished motor unit recruitment, and impaired multi-joint coordination affecting one entire side of the body (left or right). Unlike hemiplegia (which denotes complete unilateral motor paralysis), hemiparesis preserves residual descending neural drive—most commonly resulting from cerebrovascular accidents (ischemic or hemorrhagic strokes), traumatic brain injuries ($\text{TBI}$), or central nervous system lesions in the contralateral cerebral hemisphere or brainstem. When an upper motor neuron lesion disrupts electrical signal flow down the corticospinal tract, the affected arm and leg do not simply become "weak"; they become trapped in a tug-of-war between selective agonist motor weakness and hyper-reactive, velocity-dependent spastic co-contractions (Can Physiotherapy Restore Movement After Hemiparesis or Neurological Trauma?). Physiotherapy in Toronto at Queen West Rehab Mechanics assists patients navigating long-term stroke and neurological rehabilitation pathways at our Queen West clinic by conducting comprehensive biomechanical and neurological movement assessments, deploying targeted Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation ($\text{NMES}$), and executing high-attention neurological gait retraining protocols alongside our core neurological recovery guide at Rehab Mechanics.

The Patient’s Story / Toronto Context

Across downtown Toronto’s dense residential neighborhoods and outpatient recovery corridors—from stroke and traumatic brain injury survivors transitioning home from acute inpatient rehabilitation centers (such as Toronto Rehab) to condominiums and townhomes in Queen West, Liberty Village, King West, and Parkdale—reclaiming independent indoor and outdoor mobility is a monumental daily focus.

Consider a 54-year-old urban architect living near Queen West who is four months post-right-hemisphere ischemic stroke, resulting in left-sided hemiparesis.

Having graduated from hospital inpatient care, they are able to stand and walk short distances indoors, yet they hit a frustrating plateau known as The Asymmetric Circumduction & Flexor Lock.

Whenever they walk across their apartment floor or attempt to navigate the sidewalk along Queen Street West, their left leg refuses to bend smoothly at the hip and knee during the swing phase. Because their ankle dorsiflexors are weak (Overcoming Foot Drop: Peroneal Nerve Palsy & Advanced Gait Retraining - 159 of 550) and their quadriceps and calf muscles are locked in a stiff extensor tone, they must hike their left pelvis upward and swing the entire stiff leg outward in a wide semi-circle (circumduction gait) just to keep their toes from catching on the floor.

Simultaneously, the faster they try to walk, the tighter their left arm curls up against their chest—elbow flexed, forearm pronated, and fingers clenched into a tight fist (associated flexor synergy).

Handed a four-point cane and a basic sheet of seated leg extensions upon hospital discharge, they fall straight into The "Learned Non-Use" & Compensatory Overuse Trap.

Because relying on their unaffected right leg and right hand is faster and easier for daily tasks, they unconsciously shift $80\%$ of their bodyweight onto their right leg and stop using their left arm entirely. Within weeks, their right hip and lower back ache from relentless unilateral overload, while their left cortical motor map shrinks from neglect.

Inside our private clinical suites and indoor turf track at Rehab Mechanics inside the Prime Medical Centre at 68 Abell Street in Queen West, we show neurological recovery clients why the adult brain remains profoundly plastic for years after an injury. Hemiparesis cannot be resolved by ignoring the weak side or performing mindless seated kicks. By breaking abnormal mass synergies, synchronizing Functional Electrical Stimulation ($\text{FES}$) with high-attention treadmill and turf stepping, and utilizing Graded Motor Imagery ($\text{GMI}$), we re-mapped their cortical motor pathways, restored symmetrical knee flexion during swing, and gave them the confidence to walk Queen West sidewalks without a cane.

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Structural / Biomechanical Analysis

To understand why a central brain lesion causes one side of the body to lose isolated joint control while simultaneously developing stiff, hyper-reactive muscle tone—and how physical therapy rewires these pathways—we must dissect Cortical Upper Motor Neuron Deficits and Spastic Spatiotemporal Tracking Errors.

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|               HEMIPARESIS BIOMECHANICS: MASS SYNERGY LOCK VS. CORTICAL RE-MAPPING                 |

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|   [A] UNMANAGED HEMIPARETIC GAIT & SYNERGY           [B] THE REHAB MECHANICS NEUROPLASTIC MATRIX  |

|   (Corticospinal Disruption + Spastic Hypertonia)    (FES/NMES + Task-Specific Gait + HSR Load)   |

|                                                                                                   |

|        Contralateral Corticospinal Tract Lesion           High-Attention Task-Specific Stepping   |

|        + Loss of Descending Inhibitory Modulation         + Synchronized Tibialis / Quad FES      |

|                        |                                                 |                        |

|                        v                                                 v                        |

|        1. CORTICAL UPPER MOTOR NEURON DEFICITS:           1. CORTICAL PERILESIONAL RE-MAPPING:    |

|        • Decreased Motor Unit Recruitment & Firing Rate   • Hebbian Plasticity ("Fire Together")  |

|        • Loss of Fractionated (Isolated) Joint Control    • Unmasks Perilesional Motor Cortex     |

|        • Limb Moves Only in Stereotyped Mass Synergies    • Restores Isolated Hip-Knee-Ankle Control

|                        |                                                 |                        |

|                        v                                                 v                        |

|        2. SPASTIC SPATIOTEMPORAL TRACKING ERRORS:         2. SPASTIC TONE DOWN-REGULATION:        |

|        • Unchecked Alpha/Gamma Motor Neuron Hyper-Drive   • Reciprocal Inhibition Quiets Spastic Calf

|        • Stiff-Knee Swing + Hip Circumduction + Foot Drag • Symmetrical Stance Time & Weight Shift|

|        • Upper Limb Curls into Rigid Flexor Clench        • Dissociated Arm Swing Restored        |

|                        |                                                 |                        |

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|   |   THE "LEARNED NON-USE" SPIRAL          |          |   THE SYMMETRICAL NEURO-CHASSIS      |   |

|   |   • 80/20 weight shift to healthy side  |          |   • Fluid 50/50 bilateral weight-bearing|

|   |   • Secondary contractures & joint pain |          |   • Clean toe clearance without drag |   |

|   |   • High indoor/outdoor trip & fall risk|          |   • Supple, functional upper limb    |   |

|   |   • Loss of urban autonomy in Toronto   |          |   • Independent Queen West mobility  |   |

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1. Cortical Upper Motor Neuron Deficits: Loss of Fractionated Motor Control

Voluntary, dexterous human movement—such as lifting your toes to step over a curb while simultaneously bending your knee, or opening your fingers to grasp a coffee cup—is governed by the lateral corticospinal (pyramidal) tract originating in the primary motor cortex ($\text{M1}$):

  • Decussation and Contralateral Control: Approximately $85\%\text{ to }90\%$ of corticospinal axons cross the midline (decussate) at the medullary pyramids in the brainstem. Consequently, a stroke or traumatic lesion in the right cerebral hemisphere interrupts descending motor drive to the left side of the body, and vice versa.

  • Rate-Coding Failure & Agonist Weakness (Negative UMN Signs): Following an upper motor neuron ($\text{UMN}$) lesion, surviving corticospinal axons struggle to fire high-frequency action potentials (impaired rate coding) and fail to recruit high-threshold Type II fast-twitch motor units (Clinical Electromyography ($\text{EMG}$) - 114 of 550). The patient experiences profound weakness and slowness when trying to initiate movement—most severely in the distal anti-gravity muscles (the wrist/finger extensors in the arm, and the tibialis anterior/hamstrings in the leg).

  • Loss of Fractionation & Pathological Mass Synergies: In a healthy nervous system, the corticospinal tract selectively activates one muscle while inhibiting its neighbors (fractionated movement). When the corticospinal tract is damaged, the brain relies on older, primitive brainstem pathways (the reticulospinal and vestibulospinal tracts) to move the limb. These backup tracts cannot isolate individual joints; they wire multiple muscles together into rigid, stereotyped Brunnstrom Mass Synergies:

    • Upper-Limb Flexor Synergy: Attempting to raise the arm causes involuntary scapular retraction, shoulder abduction/internal rotation, elbow flexion, forearm pronation, and a clenched fist.

    • Lower-Limb Extensor Synergy: Attempting to stand or step triggers simultaneous hip extension, adduction, internal rotation, stiff knee extension, and ankle plantarflexion/inversion (equinovarus).

2. Spastic Spatiotemporal Tracking Errors: Countering Hyper-Reactive Tone

Beside motor weakness (negative signs), an upper motor neuron lesion removes the brain's descending inhibitory brake on the spinal cord—producing spasticity (positive $\text{UMN}$ signs):

  • Unchecked Gamma-Loop Hyper-Excitability: Normally, descending dorsal reticulospinal pathways release inhibitory neurotransmitters ($\text{GABA}$ and glycine) to keep spinal stretch reflexes calm (Neuromuscular Down-Regulation - 96 of 550). When this descending inhibition is lost, spinal alpha and gamma motor neurons become hyper-excitable. The muscle spindles fire violently in response to any rapid stretch—generating velocity-dependent spastic hypertonia (the faster a joint is moved, the harder the muscle clamps down).

  • Spatiotemporal Gait Asymmetry: This combination of weak agonists and spastic antagonists creates three classic spatiotemporal tracking errors during hemiparetic walking (Advanced Gait Correction: Restoring Symmetrical Stride Biomechanics - 172 of 550):

    1. Stiff-Knee & Circumduction Swing: Overactive rectus femoris tone blocks the knee from bending during swing, while spastic gastrocnemius-soleus tone points the foot downward into equinovarus. Because the leg is functionally "too long" to clear the floor, the patient hikes the pelvis and swings the leg out in a wide lateral arc (circumduction) or rises onto the tiptoes of the opposite foot (vaulting).

    2. Genu Recurvatum (Knee Hyperextension Snapping) in Stance: During weight-bearing on the paretic leg, a spastic calf pulls the tibia backward while weak quadriceps/hamstrings fail to control the knee—causing the knee joint to snap violently backward into bony hyperextension (Managing Fat Pad Impingement & Recurvatum - 139 of 550).

    3. Associated Reactions (Effort-Induced Arm Clenching): Whenever the patient exerts high effort to balance or walk faster, central neural overflow causes the paretic arm to involuntarily curl up tighter against the chest, destroying natural reciprocal arm swing and pulling the center of mass off-balance.

Biomechanical / Neurological Feature

Healthy Symmetrical Locomotion

Hemiparetic Movement Profile

Rehab Mechanics Corrective Target

Motor Control Pathway

Intact lateral corticospinal tract (Fractionated control)

Reliance on primitive reticulospinal tracts (Mass synergies)

High-attention task-specific dissociation & cortical remapping

Stance Weight Distribution

Balanced $50\% / 50\%$ bilateral loading

Asymmetric $75\%\text{--}85\%$ shift to non-paretic limb

Forced weight-shifting biofeedback & single-leg stance HSR

Knee Kinematics in Swing

Smooth 60 knee flexion for toe clearance

Stiff-knee gait (<20 flexion); hip hiking & circumduction

Pre-swing hamstring priming & rectus femoris down-regulation

Ankle Kinematics

Heel strike with $5^\circ\text{--}10^\circ$ dorsiflexion clearance

Equinovarus foot drop; forefoot strike & toe dragging

Synchronized $\text{FES/NMES}$ to tibialis anterior & dynamic $\text{AFO}$

Upper Extremity Posture

Relaxed, reciprocal pendulum arm swing

Flexor synergy lock (elbow bent, wrist/fingers curled)

Weight-bearing inhibition, $\text{GTO}$ resets, & wrist extensor $\text{NMES}$

Clinical Red Flags

Because patients with hemiparesis carry heightened risks for recurrent cerebrovascular events, progressive contractures, and ground-level falls, clinicians must screen rigorously for neurological and orthopedic red flags:

  • A Sudden Loss of Dynamic Balance, Rapid Tightening or Hard Contraction Locking of the Upper Limb Joints, or Progressive Dragging of the Foot During Simple Indoor Steps: If a patient who has been stable or steadily improving suddenly exhibits an abrupt deterioration in standing balance, a rapid escalation of severe spastic flexor locking in the arm/hand, or new, progressive dragging of the foot during routine indoor walking—especially if accompanied by facial asymmetry, slurred speech (dysarthria), new sensory numbness, or severe headache—this is a critical red flag for a recurrent Transient Ischemic Attack ($\text{TIA}$), an evolving secondary stroke, hydrocephalus, or an underlying systemic infection (such as a $\text{UTI}$ unmasking focal deficits), demanding immediate 911 emergency medical evaluation.

  • Glenohumeral Shoulder Subluxation & Brachial Plexus Traction: During early or low-tone phases (Managing Flaccidity - 151 of 550), a palpable gap ($>1\text{--}2\text{ finger-breadths}$) beneath the acromion or sharp radiating pain when the arm hangs unsupported, requiring immediate dynamic sling support and zero passive pulling on the paretic arm.

  • Fixed Myostatic Contracture vs. Reversible Spasticity: A joint (such as the ankle plantarflexors or elbow flexors) that displays a hard, unyielding, leathery stop even during very slow passive stretching, indicating that neurological spasticity has progressed into structural tissue fibrosis and sarcomere loss.

  • Unilateral Calf Swelling, Warmth, and Erythema ($\text{DVT}$ Alert): Venous pooling in the paretic lower extremity due to a weakened calf muscle pump places hemiparetic patients at elevated risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis ($\text{DVT}$).

Primary Source Proof (PubMed / NIH)

Extensive peer-reviewed neurorehabilitation, stroke neurology, and clinical biomechanics literature confirm that high-intensity, task-specific gait training drives use-dependent cortical neuroplasticity, that functional electrical stimulation ($\text{FES}$) corrects hemiparetic foot drop and stiff-knee gait, and that progressive resistance training increases paretic force output without worsening spasticity.

The Rehab Mechanics Corrective Protocol

Inside our Queen West clinic at 68 Abell Street, we reject low-intensity, passive table exercises that allow "learned non-use" to solidify. Operating alongside our core neurological recovery guide at Rehab Mechanics, our 4-phase protocol harnesses Hebbian Neuroplasticity ("neurons that fire together, wire together") to break mass synergies, restore symmetrical weight-bearing, and rebuild fluid, independent walking:

  • Phase 1 — Spasticity Down-Regulation & Arthrokinematic Preservation (Weeks 1–3):

    • Breaking the Flexor & Extensor Clench: Applying prolonged, slow-velocity viscoelastic creep stretches ($120\text{--}180\text{ seconds}$) and Golgi Tendon Organ ($\text{GTO}$) autogenic inhibition resets to the hypertonic gastrocnemius-soleus, biceps brachii, and wrist flexors. For the upper limb, utilizing closed-chain quadruped or table weight-bearing through an open palm to reflexively inhibit flexor spasticity while approximating the glenohumeral joint.

    • Talocrural & Hip Joint Mobilization: Deploying Maitland Grade III/IV posterior talar glides (Optimizing Ankle Dorsiflexion - 94 of 550) and hip capsule mobilizations so stiff joints do not mechanically block the recovering muscles.

  • Phase 2 — Tactical $\text{NMES}$ / $\text{FES}$ & Cortical Map Ignition (Weeks 2–6):

    • Antagonist Reciprocal Inhibition via $\text{NMES}$: Placing surface electrodes over the motor points of the weak tibialis anterior (in the leg) and extensor digitorum / extensor carpi radialis (in the forearm) (Electrode Placement Strategies - 112 of 550). When the electrical pulse fires the weak extensors/dorsiflexors while the patient simultaneously attempts to lift their hand or foot, two breakthroughs occur:

      1. Synchronized afferent-efferent firing triggers Long-Term Potentiation ($\text{LTP}$) in the perilesional motor cortex.

      2. Firing the agonist sends a Sherringtonian reciprocal inhibition signal across the spinal cord that immediately relaxes the spastic calf or clenched fist.

    • Graded Motor Imagery ($\text{GMI}$) & Mirror Therapy: Utilizing mirror box visual feedback (Graded Motor Imagery - 186 of 550) to fire premotor mirror neurons and sharpen blurred cortical homunculus maps.

  • Phase 3 — High-Attention Spatiotemporal Gait Retraining (Weeks 4–10):

    • Overcoming Learned Non-Use (Forced Weight-Shifting): Using dual-scale biofeedback and laser targets on our indoor turf track to train a true $50\% / 50\%$ weight shift onto the paretic leg during stance, eliminating pelvic side-shifting.

    • Eliminating Circumduction & Knee Hyperextension: Training controlled $5^\circ\text{ to }10^\circ$ "soft-knee" eccentric control during mid-stance to stop backward knee snapping (genu recurvatum), followed by isolated pre-swing hamstring curls and step-over-obstacle drills to replace wide hip circumduction with clean sagittal knee flexion (Gait Retraining Protocols - 173 of 550).

  • Phase 4 — Unilateral Heavy Slow Resistance ($\text{HSR}$) & Urban Toronto Transfer (Weeks 8–16+):

    • Debunking the Strength Myth: Decades ago, clinicians falsely feared that lifting weights would worsen spasticity. Modern randomized trials prove the exact opposite: progressive Heavy Slow Resistance ($\text{HSR}$) ($70\%\text{--}80\%\text{ 1RM}$ on single-leg presses, sit-to-stands, and step-ups) dramatically increases paretic motor unit recruitment and gait speed without increasing spasticity.

    • Real-World Queen West Inoculation: Practicing curb ascents, multi-surface transitions (smooth floor to turf to concrete), and cognitive dual-tasking (Clinical Fall Prevention - 135 of 550) to restore confident, independent navigation across Toronto.

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FAQ Section

  • What is the difference between hemiparesis and hemiplegia? Hemiplegia refers to complete motor paralysis of one side of the body (zero voluntary muscle contraction, often seen immediately after a severe stroke). Hemiparesis refers to unilateral muscle weakness and impaired motor coordination where partial descending nerve signals remain intact—providing a strong foundation for neuroplastic recovery through physical therapy.

  • Why does a stroke on the right side of the brain cause weakness on the left side of the body? Nearly $90\%$ of the motor nerve fibers traveling down from the brain's motor cortex (the corticospinal tract) cross over to the opposite side at the base of the brainstem (the medullary pyramids). Therefore, the right hemisphere controls the left arm and leg, and the left hemisphere controls the right arm and leg.

  • Why does my weak arm curl up tightly against my chest whenever I try to walk fast? This is an associated reaction (pathological flexor synergy). When the primary corticospinal pathway is damaged, the brain uses backup brainstem pathways that wire muscles together in mass patterns. High physical effort or balance anxiety causes neural "overflow" into the arm flexors. Calming balance anxiety and improving leg stability helps the arm relax during walking.

  • What causes a 'circumduction gait' (swinging the leg out in a circle) in hemiparesis? Circumduction happens when your knee cannot bend enough during the swing phase (due to overactive quadriceps tone) and your ankle cannot lift the toes (foot drop). Because the leg is functionally too long to clear the floor in a straight line, your body compensates by hiking the hip and swinging the leg outward in a semi-circle.

  • Can I still improve my walking and arm function if my stroke or brain injury was over a year ago? Yes! While spontaneous biological recovery is fastest in the first 3 to 6 months, clinical neuroscience proves that experience-dependent neuroplasticity remains active throughout your entire life. High-repetition, high-attention physical therapy, $\text{NMES}$, and progressive strength training produce measurable functional gains years after a neurological injury.

  • Does lifting weights or strength training make spasticity worse? No! That is an outdated medical myth from the 1970s. Modern randomized clinical trials conclusively prove that progressive resistance training (including Heavy Slow Resistance) strengthens weak agonist muscles, improves walking speed, and activates reciprocal inhibition—which actually helps reduce spastic tone in opposing muscles.

  • How does Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation ($\text{NMES}$) help hemiparetic muscles? Placing $\text{NMES}$ electrodes over weak muscles (like the shin's tibialis anterior or forearm extensors) and triggering a contraction while you actively focus on moving the limb pairs sensory feedback with motor intent. This strengthens synaptic connections in the brain while reflexively telling the tight, spastic antagonist muscle to relax.

  • When is a sudden change in hemiparesis a medical red flag? If you experience a sudden loss of dynamic balance, a rapid tightening or hard contraction locking of the upper limb, or newly worsening foot drag during simple indoor steps—especially paired with slurred speech, facial droop, or confusion—seek immediate emergency medical care (911) to rule out a recurrent $\text{TIA}$ or stroke.

How Physiotherapy Helps

  • Driving use-dependent cortical neuroplasticity and perilesional brain remapping through high-attention, task-specific movement loops

  • Breaking pathological flexor and extensor mass synergies to restore isolated, fractionated control of the hip, knee, ankle, and hand

  • Deploying synchronized Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation ($\text{NMES} / \text{FES}$) to lift foot drop and quiet spastic antagonists via reciprocal inhibition

  • Eliminating circumduction gait, pelvic hip-hiking, and backward knee snapping (genu recurvatum) through spatiotemporal gait retraining

  • Reversing "learned non-use" by retraining symmetrical 50/50 weight-bearing and progressive unilateral strength capacity

  • Screening rigorously for sudden balance regression, rapid spastic locking, and glenohumeral subluxation red flags to ensure patient safety

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About the Author

Mr. Sanjay Attwala (B.Sc., M.Sc., RPT) is a Registered Physiotherapist, clinical director, and the founder of Rehab Mechanics in Toronto. With over 15 years of registered clinical practice and a deep specialization in complex musculoskeletal rehabilitation, Sanjay synthesizes rigorous international academic training with advanced evidence-based therapeutics to guide his clinical practice and patient education initiatives.

Academic Background & Credentials

Clinical Expertise & Philosophy                                 

Sanjay’s clinical approach rejects passive symptom management in favor of identifying underlying biomechanical root causes. His diverse expertise spans advanced manual therapies, personalized corrective exercise prescription, and modern physical modalities. At the Rehab Mechanics Toronto Queen West clinic, a routinely diagnoses and treats complex conditions including:

  • Spinal & Discogenic Pathology – Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar disc injuries, sciatica, and sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction.

  • Upper & Lower Extremity Injuries – Rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, tennis/golfer’s elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, and complex ankle/foot pathologies.

  • Perinatal & Pelvic Health Rehabilitation – Specialized assessment and rehabilitation protocols tailored specifically for women during pregnancy and the post-partum period, addressing pelvic girdle pain, diastasis recti, and core stabilization.

  • Specialized Rehabilitation – Pelvic health therapy, TMJ dysfunction, post-surgical rehabilitation (including Total Hip and Total Knee Replacements), and custom orthotics dispensing.

  • Shockwave Therapy: with advanced cutting edge technological devices to suit your needs.

Interdisciplinary Practice & Patient Care

Sanjay practices an integrated model of healthcare, working closely alongside medical doctors inside the Prime Medical Centre on Abell Street to streamline patient recovery pathways. He maintains a human-centric, communication-first clinical framework, ensuring that care remains fully customized rather than automated. His clinical caseload encompasses a broad operational spectrum under Ontario's regulatory frameworks, including:

  • Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Claims – Rehabilitation navigating Ontario’s statutory accident benefits schedule.

  • Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) – Occupational injury management and return-to-work screening.

  • Extended Health Care (EHC) & Private Practice – Multi-tier insurance coordination and long-term athletic development plans.

Commitment to Research & Community

Outside of his clinical caseload at Rehab Mechanics and his additional practice affiliations in Etobicoke, Sanjay is an active health writer and community educator. He translates contemporary peer-reviewed medical research into accessible, actionable guidance on his professional blog. As a dedicated father and husband, he mirrors his professional advice in his personal life, focusing on structural mobility, cross-training, and longevity to help his family and his community thrive. Naturally he takes he a keen interest in rehabilitation for women who are pregnant and post-partum.

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