20-Minute, Real-Time Arm and Leg Weight-Bearing Exercises to Strengthen Affected Side After Stroke

[@wenamaydiaz5244]

Hi eleyse your Videos are very helpful especially for me ... 30 years old stroke survivor ... I do my DIY therapy Exercises with the help & guide of your Videos ...it seems like Having an online therapy with you.... Everyday is always a Recovery day with you ...❤️❤️❤️thank you

[@daveoraye6472]

Your videos are very helpful for me,stroke survivor from the phillipines ,thank you so much

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@daveoraye, I'm really glad to hear you're finding the videos helpful. You are so welcome ❤️

[@nikkicicero7730]

I live on Saint Croix US Virgin and I live alone and you have been an inspiration for me because I have been very dark places mentally and somehow you seem to help me pull out of the darkness. I find great motivation and your KZbin channel helps me achieve some semblance of normalcy. I suffer a great fatigue and So it is hard but your channel helps me get motivated. We have no services here so your KZbin channel is so helpful I get therapy three times a week but it’s not as helpful as your KZbin channel sometimes I feel the people are overworked and just going through a routine

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@nikkicicero, I'm so sorry you're not getting the quality of therapy you need, but I'm glad you're finding the resources on this channel helpful! Please take care of yourself ❤️ - Elyse

[@howardjones638]

God bless you and we're praying for you

[@barbaraleach7460]

Yes, I would love to see more videos on weight bearing. I have to get used to putting weight on my right side…affected side. Love your videos!❤

[@poojahm120]

Thank you so much for sharing the above video. Love the videos you share. The way you both brief explain show how to go about the exercise. You are blessed with positivity . You try to give us an assurance that yes we can get well soon.❤❤❤

[@drsoxami]

Thank you. . My wife is right side deficit due to her recent stroke. I found these informative and will help my wife do them. Can you also provide therapy that helps people to get back long term and permanent use of their hands, feet, speech.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@soxmate, I hope both you and you're wife are doing well. I know it's a very difficult thing for everyone involved (survivor, family, friends) to go through. I'm really happy that you're finding my videos helpful! Unfortunately, there's no magic exercise, activity, modality, or medication that is a "permanent" fix. It takes a lot of work day in and out, consistently, to make progress. But you can help your wife increase neuroplastic brain changes by actively and repetitively helping her exercise and do daily activities. Talk with her physician if you can, too, about recommendations for her specific situation. Please take care!

[@yganoks48]

@@PostStrokeOrg I agree with you Dr. Elyse and that was exactly my neurologist told me. It takes time to recover from stroke or brain injury. Thanks for sharing your exercises videos.😍

[@deliaarizala5537]

Thank you so much .i was also hemoragic stroke...to God be the Glory🙏🙏🙏

[@MureenPaul]

Ur exercises are really helpful indeed am a stroke survivor too am 42 years old been in this for three years

[@darlenetaylor590]

My husband recently had a left-brain stroke and has no function in his right arm and leg in addition to no speech. Spending 7 weeks in the hospital with complications, he had no therapy and lost critical recovery time. He was in acute rehab for 19 days and started making some progress with one hour each of PT, OT, and SLP 6 days a week. He is now in short-term rehab and not receiving enough PT, OT, and SLP on a consistent basis and I fear that he is going to lose ground on his gains. I found this video very helpful and will try to work with him when visiting him are the rehab. Thank you for sharing this video. These techniques are used at Spaulding Rehab in Boston as I saw during family training. I can use this video with my husband to help him.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@darlenetaylor, Thank you for sharing yours and your husband's experience. I hope you both are doing okay. I know this must be a really tough time for you both. I'm so sorry that he's not getting the amount of therapy he needs but glad you are finding my videos helpful! Please take care of yourself and if there are any specific topics you'd like to see videos about, let me know! My goal is to always meet the needs of the community😊❤️

[@marygracepalabrica557]

Hello Dra Elyse I'm really blessed and appreciate what you are sharing in your channel. It really help me a lot what to do like a schemic stroke recovery, I'm so blessed that you have a channel that helps us every day. Thank you so much 🥰🥰

[@PostStrokeOrg]

You are so welcome! I'm really glad you're finding my videos helpful!

[@charliehay1520]

Ma'am you are an amazing person..thank you for truly caring about stroke survivors.. you have been an absolute blessing to me and my recovery I pray GOD bless and protect you and your family!

[@nadiachtioui1306]

Thank you so much for what you do . I would like to see a video about weight bearing on the arm for a bed bound person . Thank you Elyse and his bless you.

[@poojahm120]

The above shared video is very helpful. Will add it to my routine. Yes please do share some more videos on weight bearing exercises. Thank you once again for taking out the time to keep sharing videos to help all of us. You are an angel in disguise ❤❤

[@PostStrokeOrg]

I'm so glad to hear it! Let me know how they're working for you ❤️

[@ma.cristinaceles3710]

Dr.Elyse thank you for sharing your expertise, it helps a lot especially for us recovering from stroke.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@macristinaceles, You are so welcome. And truly, I'm so glad!! Thank you for all of your kind comments!

[@poojahm120]

Dr. Elyse, thank you so much for sharing the above video. The way you brief and show how to go about the exercise is amazing. Please do share some more weight bearing exercises. You are an Angel in disguise ❤❤

[@cphawaii]

Awesome! Why didn't therapists these last months not give my niece? I was telling her to put weight on her affected leg but this baby step hopefully should do the trick to help her get use to doing that. Thank you for posting!

[@josephinegithinji5400]

I find these exercises so helpful and comfortable to do. Thank you. Am recovering from stroke

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@josephinegithinji, I'm so glad! ❤️ You are so welcome. I wish you the best in your recovery journey!

[@josephinegithinji5400]

@@PostStrokeOrg I appreciate that.Thank you 🙏

[@TsionGermame]

Those exercise help me thanks I am from Ethiopia Africa

[@andylim3810]

thank you Dr. Elyse, a new movement of weight bearing by leaning back with arms to the back

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@andylim, So welcome! Always like learning something new 😊

[@عبدالعزيزعبدالكريمطالب]

I'm really appreciate what you do on your channel it's really help me you really understand what the stroke survivors feel like and what they going through every day

[@PostStrokeOrg]

So welcome. :) I'm sincerely glad that you find my videos helpful!

[@vnshenoy5635]

Hi Dr. these videos are a great help and always waiting for your next video.l am recovering from a stroke and you are an angel for me 🙏

[@efhraim8885]

I'm from the Philippines. Your videos help a lot. Great job..

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Happy to help!

[@Marie-AntoinetteNgong]

We will like to see others videos like the last one. Thank you 😅 God bless you🙏🙏🙏

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Thank you for the feedback! 🙂

[@orlandotogle4394]

Very helpful excerpt.Thank you for your time.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wilmaaumentado8006]

Love your activities is it normal after the activities my leg ache

[@yassykramer5383]

Hi I'm a pilipino I like your video is big help for me iam istroke 6 months thank you

[@tonyamoseley7531]

I found your exercises very helpful. The weight bearing for wrist is what I need the most. I have alot of pain in my wrist and hand the most. There are days that I have trouble controlling my left side. My arm stays swollen compared to my right side.

[@mrstevek118]

I was told this is a good way to wake up the affected arm

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@stevekierstead, Yes! If you have little to no movement, weight bearing is a great place to start 😊

[@kikiliz44]

Yes I need to see MORE effective exercise and also please indicate how often to do them to speed up recovery. Thank you. Be blessed.

[@kikiliz44]

I need to share that when getting out of bed. I slid down , end up on the floor but CANNOT GET UP due to weakness in arms and legs. Please advice.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@kikiliz44 So a general rule of thumb is the more repetitions and consistency of an exercise or workout the better to create neuroplastic (brain) changes. However, you'll need to talk with your doctor or therapist to know what's most appropriate for your specific situation.

[@brownmacneal8228]

I appreciate anything you recommend

[@angelamccray9064]

😍😍😍😍Thank you!

[@JuanaDeLaCruzLino]

The weight bearing exercises seems are the most effective ones

[@poojahm120]

Yes the above shared exercises are awesome ❤❤

[@mehzabinasianareeshad4022]

Thanks ma'am for this video it's really helpful for me to recover my arm I have stroke in February 2nd now it's almost 8 months but can't moved my left arm but now I can move little bit my arm by watching this video it's really helpful for me

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@mehzabinasianareeshad, You are so welcome! I'm really glad that you're getting some movement back! That seriously makes me so happy. I have lots of other videos in my stroke exercise playlist that you can try as well ❤️

[@victorjunevelasco4820]

I am a stroke patient. Your exercises are very helpful for me. God bless you for sharing to us..

[@PostStrokeOrg]

So glad to hear it!! Thank you for your kind words😊

[@sharrondinnis1335]

THANK YOU!! I’m bed ridden and have been for years due to a spinal cord disease and I do as much as I can in bed as possible. I do exercise almost everyday when I can and have always wondered if my bones are getting any good strength from doing things like lifting my tush and holding that weight with my legs and or leg. My nurse didn’t think it’s real “weight bearing” because some of my body is on the bed but these exercises youv just done are about the same thing but better because Iv been coming up with things on my own. I do my best to match you even if my position may be a bit different. So my main question is are my bones getting strength enough to build bone mass even if it’s not all my body weight that’s being lifted. I also was wondering if you know a back (upper and lower) strengthening exercise I can do in bed?? God bless you honey🙏🏻. You’ve helped more than you can possibly know🥰

[@ritapoling3942]

I love your videos. I help take care of a senior lady that had a stroke 3 years ago and couldn’t continue her P A from a service coming to her house. I recently started helping her by watching your channel. Question…, if it’s been Swahili since she has had any therapy, is it going to matter if I keep trying to help her with these exercises?

[@propheticimagesinthesky120]

Doing these now. Thanks.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Let me know what you think!

[@ameliajohnson481]

Thank you.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@AmeliaJohnson, you are welcome :)

[@deepalibaruah4411]

Very very helpful

[@donnaschmitt6650]

Love the weight bearing exercises feels great during and after doing would like more examples for the shoulders and elbows

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@donnaschmitt, Thanks so much! And thank you for the feedback. I'll add this to my video topics list! 😊

[@glroriaangeles6231]

Thank you so much for your help . It i is very much a Appreciated.

[@jencas8473]

Thank you 🙏 these are so doable

[@Marie-AntoinetteNgong]

Truly i appreciate this thank you it help me a lot and i would like to have auther video like this❤

[@eileenpostings1465]

I love your sessions. I have Central Cord Syndrome. Do you know of this condition. My cervical and lumbar spine have been badly affected by osteoarthritis which has caused pressure on the spinal cord and so I’m seriously affected from the neck down both sides. 😢 sometimes I do your exercises simultaneously or just one 😢side at a time. Best wishes Eileen

[@jhot0817]

gorgeous and talented. thank you so much

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@josuevicera, Thank you!

[@olafborkner]

Thank you, I find the exercises very helpful. I didn't think they would be so tiring though.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@obdc, I'm so glad you found them helpful! 😊 Yes, depending on where you're starting out you may need to modify, or not do the entire video. Everyone is starting at a different place ❤️

[@henrypointer5303]

Great job

[@its_toxic.22]

Good video an more to come.!

[@mrstevek118]

These exercises are awesome

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Thank you! 😊 @stevekierstead

[@frankwilberforce]

Really helpful! Can you advice on how to reduce heaviness in affected limbs?

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@frankwilberforce, Glad to hear it! Weight-bearing can actually sometimes help with sensations of heaviness. It helps to improve proprioceptive input from our joints, muscles, and tendons to our brains. It may be helpful to consistently do some of those weight-bearing exercises and see if you notice any improvement!

[@kurinjivilla5687]

Very use full mam

[@faisalahmad3309]

Thankyou

[@hassaneamane9613]

Thanks

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Welcome ☺️

[@faisalahmad3309]

Please more video

[@babatoraa9777]

Excellent

[@cindypratt673]

Yes!!!

[@khaledabdelhak4393]

Thank you Dr

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@khaledabdelhak, You're very welcome!

[@kkayurvedicmedicines]

Hello Respected Mam🙏 I am working in medical line I am working with ayurvedic medicines, accupressure,and physiotherapy. I am working from fifteen years in this field, but Iam two much gain knowledge from you, If you don't mind. I am seeing your all videos for knowledge .

[@cynthiafordhamsd.f3402]

More like these

[@choongli7692]

thank you

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@choongli You're very welcome!

[@SimonHarrisPMP]

Thanx for sharing these. I have been looking for some ex that can replace the table pushups in GRASP that require unclawing the hand

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@simonharris, so welcome! I'm glad you're finding them helpful :)

[@michellescott8273]

Thank you for this demonstration. For the standing exercise do I need to sit on a massage table?

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@michellescott, I don't think there are any standing exercises in this video, but you don't need a massage table! You can sit on a couch or bed. If you have a bed with a firmer mattress that may be better to give you a little more support. If you have a massage table, you can definitely use it, just lower it so that your feet can touch the floor during the exercises 🙂

[@anuragbhatnagar7861]

Hi I had a stroke 14 years ago and I have come a long way in recovery. I lead an almost normal life. My main problem now is weakness in my affected left leg with knee snapping back inspite of years of exercising. Which exercises can help overcoming this problem?. My gait is also sub normal. My dream is to get back on the golf course and play tennis again. I am 72. Please guide and help. I find your leg strengthening exercises (lying down and standing) very helpful and have been doing them regularly for a month. Thanks. Anurag Bhatnagar India

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@anurahbhatnagar, It sounds like you have made some amazing progress in your recovery! I'm really glad my videos have been helpful to you. Thank you for your question, but it's a hard one for me to guide you on. Knee hyperextension can happen for a variety of reasons after a stroke including spasticity, muscle weakness, proprioceptive issues (how our body tells where are muscles/joints are in space), and trouble with ankle movement. Generally though, some things that may help are strengthening leg and glute muscles, a daily stretching routine for hips and legs if you have spasticity, and/or certain braces for either ankles (like an AFO) or certain braces for the knee. If you can, talk with a doctor or therapist for more specific recommendations.

[@malabedjhadewinnie4200]

Very use full I can move my hand and shoulder but I cant move my fingers what should Ido?

[@Shusil-g6s]

Good

[@TerrileeYO]

i was interested as well with leg

[@sshibad]

thank you come to mumbai india

[@giridharansubramanian3069]

Madam advise how to bring shoulder blade to set right in original position I attended exercises but the back portion appear coming out projecting bigger pls advise

[@oumarneville7219]

Love it

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@oumarneville, So glad! ❤️

[@cookshookwiths.k8967]

I am 2 years ago I am super from stroke my left size pralaized so I am not able to walk so plz me help

[@HeatherBelling]

For the first exercise- do people with longer arms have to put their arm out at more of an angle to be able to do this straight armed or am I doing something wrong at my shoulder or somewhere else possibly? my arm is longer than my butt when seated!

[@gvennela99]

I had a cca infract in may 2018 and I'm not able to open up firgers and wrist of my affected hand. how can i do weight bearing? can you please suggest some alternative?

[@CleopatraWatson-nf1ed]

Thanks for excise but have problems in opening my fingers

[@dragosmarinescu5520]

I am on my second year after hemoragic stroke. I am ABSOLUTELY not able to do exercises #1&3 !

[@PostStrokeOrg]

If this workout is a little to challenging, you may find my Get Your Arm Moving playlist helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqHcgZlnbM54i7s

[@sebasteve]

hi i am from India36 year old male I got stroke on march 13th and admitted in hospital and discharged on 23rd march with left side paralysis post discharged continuing physiotherapy at home everyday now am able to walk without support but still I am struggling for my hand recovery. Shoulder and elbow is having good movements but wrist and fingers yet to functioning. Kindly post video for wrist and fingers functioning.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@fsrfamily, I'm so sorry to hear about your stroke earlier this year. I hope you are doing okay and glad to hear you are making progress with your walking! I actually have several videos on improving wrist and hand movement. Here are a few links you may find helpful 😊: Mirror Therapy for no movement: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6vapIFqadyEmLM Stretches: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaPXfpWnjpx9o6M Gentle Arm/Hand workout: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnTUZZ6KibGFhpY

[@sebasteve]

@@PostStrokeOrg thanks so much.. I do watch and keep practising for complete recovery.

[@margretballantine5378]

What exercises do you have for Face jaw and back of neck after stroke

[@PostStrokeOrg]

I have a facial symmetry workout video you may find helpful! You can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXqWeGdna72am9ksi=0r5C0UhYmH_UJRi9

[@kiranvinay-tw5ep]

I can't even open my fingers and put them straight on my own😢with my one single unaffected hand 😢 can you suggest me a solution please

[@roberts200066]

On the third exercise my arm is so stiff can’t not take my hand to the back and my hand cuerls

[@melrosepino7627]

Hello how to reduce numbness I'm 2 months stroke..thanks

[@FirstVids]

If you have subluxation is it ok to do these weight bearing?

[@sshibad]

fantastic will send you bollywood film preview

[@nolaigmckaigney7135]

unable to flex wrist so this exercise would not be achievable. any suggestions to overcome this

[@PostStrokeOrg]

I have several other videos on working towards movement without having any movement (mental practice and mirror therapy) as well as more specific workout videos for the hand and wrist that you may find helpful!

[@johnevans6629]

I don’t have that range of motion to put my arm in that position 11:33

[@jeffreyzo1569]

Is that a good to sleep on affected side?

[@elenarizzo8881]

Good question, I’ve wondered the same if it’s OK to do that.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@Jeffreyzo As a general rule, I don't recommend it. That's primarily because if you have any sensory issues or real difficulty with movement, you can accidentally get it caught under you and potentially hurt yourself or limit circulation. But because I don't know your exact situation, I'd recommend reaching out to your doctor for more specific recommendations :)

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@ElenaRizzo As a general rule, I don't recommend it. That's primarily because if you have any sensory issues or real difficulty with movement, you can accidentally get it caught under you and potentially hurt yourself or limit circulation. But because I don't know your exact situation, I'd recommend reaching out to your doctor for more specific recommendations :)

[@elenarizzo8881]

@@PostStrokeOrg thank you. My husband does it often and can’t feel his right arm, so I’ll have to explain!

[@lannythe1568]

I am flacid hand parese please give me what Can I exercise

[@PostStrokeOrg]

If you have little to no movement on your affected side, you may find starting with techniques like mental practice and active visualization helpful. They don't require any movement from you to start! Check in with your doctor or therapist to make sure they're right for you. I recently posted a video on these: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqHcgZlnbM54i7s

[@mrstevek118]

How do I keep my affected hand open like that, mine stays curled

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Great question! There are a couple of different ways! You can buy specific braces that help keep your hand flat. But you can also make your own using a stiff cardboard and fabric. Maybe this should be another video...

[@raghavalomada796]

Please tell me leg strengthen excersises madam

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@raghavalomada, Check out my stroke exercise video playlist! You'll find several leg strengthening videos there! :)

[@kiranvinay-tw5ep]

I can't even open my fingers and put them straight on my own😢with my one single unaffected hand 😢

[@sanjoydas1841]

Madam I am also a physiotherapist, one of my client is a RTA patient, she had multiple fracture in ribs and thoracic vertebrae, whenever I start my treatment plan in little vigorously, then she complains pain in ribs and back, so how can I treat her to improve muscle strength?

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@sanjoydas, Thanks for commenting! So my general advice would be start with what she is capable of tolerating, even if it is against gravity ROM without other resistance (weights, bands, etc). We have to meet our clients where they are :)

[@sanjoydas1841]

@@PostStrokeOrg tnx a lot

[@vilmajohnson8808]

I had a stroke on my lefside and I want to move my legs and my hada more

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@vilmajohnson, Repetition of exercises and activities is one of the best things you can do to create those positive brain changes (via neuroplasticity). Keep working at it!! ❤️

[@GiverHamser]

Excicise to raise your shoulder up

[@primoosesavier4987]

Cannot figure out what you are talking please.-Thanks

[@toyswithamazir1269]

😍

[@PostStrokeOrg]

❤️

[@TerrileeYO]

i have bi surface firm enough

[@mrstevek118]

Maybe l’ll get my care worker to keep my hand flat

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@stevekierstead, That's definitely an option. I generally recommend flat hand splints to help with keeping the hand flat during exercises. Something like this: amzn.to/3NFX1tv If you are working with a therapist or doctor, they will be able to make more specific recommendations 😊

[@ritapoling3942]

I love your videos. I help take care of a senior lady that had a stroke 3 years ago and couldn’t continue her P A from a service coming to her house. I recently started helping her by watching your channel. Question…, if it’s been Swahili since she has had any therapy, is it going to matter if I keep trying to help her with these exercises?