15 Hand Activities to Improve Coordination & Dexterity After Stroke

[@denisejackson776]

Thank you so much Elyse, from the encouraging e-mails,the insightful videos, and your warm personality. It is greatly appreciated.😊

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@denisejackson, Thank you for your kind words. I'm so happy to be able to provide the content! ❤️ Thanks as always for your comments and feedback! 😊

[@w4447]

Had a stroke cot 5 of last year. Just found this video. I keep dropping things and it is driving me nutz. But my physical therapists didn't look at that problem until later into the therapies. I'm going to start doing your exercises right away but I am no where near where I was when I left the hospital.Thank you for the exercises.

[@ddub6135]

Thank you for all that you do… Great tips and ideas…😊

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@daltonwheeler, You are so welcome! Thanks for the kind words!

[@sanjayabraham8164]

Thank you for your Patience....

[@PostStrokeOrg]

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[@rogerhavens2868]

These are great ideas ,Thankyou for all the reminders, I often forgt it's great to be able to come back to these videos , anytime !

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@rogerhavens, Thanks so much! ❤️

[@underdgk9]

You're videos are superb. Thank you!

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Thank you so much!

[@sajanninan4520]

Thank you for all your super tips. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@chantaleaustin4978]

An amazing video Learnt so much!!!

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@shanabanks8404]

I love your channel you have such good ideas I just beign watch your videos I appreciate you.

[@benniepearsob5273]

Thank You Ms Elyse For Everything you ❤ are Truly a INSPIRATION To us all God Bless 🙏 and your Family as Ma'am.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@catherinemackenzie8687]

Thank You !

[@PostStrokeOrg]

You're welcome! 😊

[@m.salimsabir6924]

thanks a lot, May ALLAH PAK rewards you. I also pray for you.

[@SimonHarrisPMP]

All great. I need simpler stuff at the moment. Putting Cloths pegs an on a cup & stacking large dice are about the limit at the moment. I just can't get middle & ring finger to do much. all clench but won't extend - Any suggestions for extending them other than passive and splinting (both of which I do often)

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@simonharris, Thanks very much. As I'm sure you know, finger and wrist extension are some of the hardest upper extremity movements to get back. Anything isolating those finger extension movements is good. Give yourself a goal with extension (like an object to hit with finger extension). Sometimes having a goal to shoot for will encourage greater movement as it provides feedback to your brain. This is a motor learning principle and something I typically incorporate in my treatments. 😊 Hope that helps!

[@SimonHarrisPMP]

@@PostStrokeOrg thanks. I have a sudoku game on my phone that requires 100s of accurate taps that I use. I'm always on the look out for advice that I can use or adapt and use. The game is good for index finger, I need something for middle and ring. Also something for grasp and, most challenging release

[@sarahpollock4807]

My affected side is very sensitive to cold water or touch. How do I deal with this? My affected hand does not have any grip. Please advise on how to deal with this

[@markangelocinco7693]

Hi Elyse, Are those exercises still applicable to post stroke patients such as myself already years ahead from the attack? My spasticity is too strong that my affected side can barely open. Thanks

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@markangelocinco, Great question. Exercises and activities for recovery can be done months and years after the stroke happened. However, depending on your specific situation, you need to check with your doctor or therapist for specific recommendations!

[@saintchidi6494]

Hello Dr, i have a question for you. Please, I've been down with stroke for 2 years plus now but I have a shoulder subluxation and my fingers can't move. I use just my unaffected hand to do things. Which exercises will be okay for me?

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@saintchidi, I can't make specific recommendations since I'm not treating you, but I have several arm and hand exercise videos. You may take a look through those and see what you're able to do/not able to do. Talk with your doctor or therapist about what would specifically be best for you!

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Look at you shuffling like a card shark 🦈 🤣🤣😋❤️

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@kodiakwild, 😎😉

[@mukeshkumarxah9679]

How finger open

[@mukeshkumarxah9679]

Wrist drop improve?

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Great question! I actually have a couple videos I'd recommend: Kinesio tape to improve wrist drop: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp-wl5V-jc6obqs Wrist extension workout: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKfJhIeGp95kbcU

[@Tito-xo2ke]

👍😊

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@tito ❤️

[@jannronnb204]

What if your non-dominant hand is your affected hand?

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@jannronnb, All of these still apply! I was just noting that dexterity issues on your dominant hand can be exceptionally troublesome, as we use our dominant side to eat and write with. Hope this helps. Thanks for asking 😊