How to build leg strength after hemiplegia

Leg strength training methods after hemiplegia need to choose different training methods according to the specific conditions of the patient, and vary from person to person in a gradual and orderly manner. If the patient’s leg strength after hemiplegia is poor and cannot move under anti-gravity, then muscle massage can be carried out on the hemiplegic side of the lower limb, passive flexion, extension and rotation of the joints, and acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, tuina and other methods of treatment can be chosen to stimulate muscle contraction, and to promote the recovery of leg strength. If the patient’s leg muscles can resist gravity movement, ankle pump exercise, lateral step training, balance training, unilateral weight-bearing training in standing position can be performed. In addition, the leg strength can be increased with the help of sandbags, resistance equipment and other instruments, but it should be carried out under the guidance and supervision of professional rehabilitation therapists. Depending on the severity of the condition, it is recommended that hemiplegic patients under the guidance of professional doctors and rehabilitation therapists to carry out targeted training to avoid secondary injury.