What Progress Really Looks Like in Neuro Rehab: Why Recovery Isn’t Linear

What Progress Really Looks Like in Neuro Rehab: Why Recovery Isn’t Linear

What Progress Really Looks Like in Neuro Rehab: Why Recovery Isn’t LinearDr. Arryn Gamble, PT, DPT, NCS, MSCS
Published on: 03/04/2026

Recovery after stroke, concussion, dizziness, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and other neurologic conditions is rarely a straight line. In this article, neurologic physical therapist Dr. Arryn Gamble explains why progress in neuro rehab can fluctuate from day to day and how factors like fatigue, stress, sleep, and symptom provocation affect recovery. Learn what real progress actually looks like, the key principles of neuroplasticity, including repetition, intensity, specificity, and consistency and why the right plan can help accelerate meaningful improvement.

Stroke
The 3 Systems That Control Balance (And Why Identifying the Right One Matters)

The 3 Systems That Control Balance (And Why Identifying the Right One Matters)

The 3 Systems That Control Balance (And Why Identifying the Right One Matters)Dr. Arryn Gamble, PT, DPT, NCS, MSCS
Published on: 16/03/2026

Do you feel dizzy, unsteady, or off balance when walking or moving? Balance problems often occur when one of the body’s three balance systems isn’t working properly. In this guide, neurologic physical therapist Dr. Arryn Gamble explains how the vestibular system, proprioception (somatosensation), and vision work together to maintain balance, and how targeted rehabilitation strategies can help reduce dizziness, improve stability, and prevent falls.

Balance
Why Walking Changes in Parkinson’s Disease and What You Can Do About It

Why Walking Changes in Parkinson’s Disease and What You Can Do About It

Why Walking Changes in Parkinson’s Disease and What You Can Do About ItDr. Arryn Gamble, PT, DPT, NCS, MSCS
Published on: 11/02/2026

Walking difficulties are common in Parkinson’s disease. Learn why gait changes occur and how physical therapy, cueing strategies, and wellness programming can help improve walking and balance.

Parkinson's Disease
The Hidden Role of Vestibular Therapy in MS Balance Problems

The Hidden Role of Vestibular Therapy in MS Balance Problems

The Hidden Role of Vestibular Therapy in MS Balance ProblemsDr. Arryn Gamble, PT, DPT, NCS, MSCS
Published on: 05/12/2025

Dizziness and balance problems in MS aren’t always “just MS.” Discover how vestibular dysfunction, eye-movement changes, visual motion sensitivity, and BPPV play a hidden role, and how vestibular therapy can help you feel steady again.

Multiple Sclerosis