Arm & Hand Stretches for Spasticity After Stroke

[@johnbutz4857]

Had a stroke 3 1/2 years ago and in the 3 weeks I've been using your routine I definitely feel a big difference. I especially like that you go thru the stretching and do the routines . Lots better than other sites

[@BradStelmach]

Thank you. Keep them coming. TBI nine years ago. The spasticity is very frustrating, always being very independent prior to injury. Keep pushing everyone. I know it is hard. Blessings,

[@ConfusedAlien-sd3bg]

Elyse, a year now from the brain injury and I wanted to express a heartfelt thanks. There are people in this world who make a difference to helping others❤, and you are one of them

[@parbattiebachu84]

Dear eliae i had stroke 7 months ago i uses your videos to help in my recovery since i cannot afford a therapist i can use my hand again and i am walking propely eveŕyday i am using it thank u very much

[@onkarpatil5490]

Hi, may God bless you... could you please tell me if you have gained the prestroke level strength...n if you don't mind, could you please tell me.. what was the reason for stroke? my friend recently met with an accident n he is suffering from hemiplegia

[@cneostandard9282]

liar

[@madhu58223]

Nice teaching good mam

[@ruthadams4240]

Dear Elsa, your exercises are useful and your approach is great. Please can you post some strategies to get my stroke leg strong again and whatever else is necessary to relearn how to walk? All the best, Ruth

[@abhishekkumar-ez7sg]

did ur hand developed spasticity

[@heatherg-thatsme]

I had largely given up on doing my exercises after I got kicked out of PT and OT. I watched your videos a few times this week, and been able to follow them. I appreciate how supportive you are to your viewers. Thank you so much for making these videos. You’re changing lives with each one you make, and your calming demeanor helps me as well

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@heatherguill, I'm sorry to hear they kicked you out of your therapy. Ugh! But I am glad that you are finding some help in my videos. Are there any particular issues or topics you'd like to see videos on that would help you in your recovery?

[@heatherg-thatsme]

@@PostStrokeOrg Yesterday when I receive Botox in my arm and leg the doctor told me the reason I can’t do supination is not due to town but just due to weakness. How do I combat that? Are you able to make a new video about that or reference one of your previous videos where you address that?

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@heatherguill, Sorry I'm just now responding to this. My video coming out this Friday is actually specifically for supination!

[@houssem4015]

as a physiotherapist I wanna say THANK YOU for all your videos, you make our work more beautiful

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Thank you for the kind words! ❤️

[@janaeshepherd5854]

1. Scapular retraction 0:46 2. Scapular protracton 1:53 3. Shoulder abduction 3:05 4. Shoulder flexion 4:07 5. Shoulder rotation 5:14 6. Elbow extension 6:14 7 forearm pronation/ supination 7:21 8. Wrist extension 8:45 9. Thumb abduction 9:49 10. Finger extension 11:00

[@yganoks48]

❤Hi Elyse, I've been exercising with you for almost 2 years now. I noticed that the spasticity on my shoulder has been decreasing and improving. I know it's long way to go for recovery. 😊 Just want to thank you for sharing your videos.❤

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@yganoks48 Thank you so much for sharing this with me! I'm so glad to hear that the videos have been helpful for you ❤️😊

[@anthonygarcia7451]

Had Stroke 2 Months Ago And Working On Getting Back To Old Me. Thank You Very Much For Your Video. 🙏

[@AP1___]

Thanks. Mum said she found this very helpful. She was extremely fearful throughout the video in case it went too hard or too fast but I slowed the video down a bit and she enjoyed it, and did her best. And so it continues ❤

[@ernestagbekponou5357]

After 3 years post stroke, I have the feeling I have done everything humanly possible and now need a miracle. I just don't know what else to do to heal. These videos are very helpful. Thank you for the breath of comfort.

[@teresitagomez7939]

Your such a wonderful therapist thanks for all ur efforts to help all strokes patients

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@teresitegomez, thank you so much for the kind words ❤️

[@saeedahmed1728]

​@@PostStrokeOrg😅

[@jdp1236]

I'm also a stroke person. I become a stroke that was 2013. And by the mercy of Allah i'm already now restored

[@faisalahmad3309]

ALLAH HU AKBR

[@ShayllaDEFigueiredo-cp1vv]

Include my name in your prayers to Allah for my recoovery please Faisalahmad. Thanks. My name is Shaylla.

[@ruduckie]

awesome!! very happy for you :)

[@hassanhijazi9503]

الحمد لله

[@estherukaobasi7556]

God help us.🙏🙏🙏

[@abulkalamazad6437]

I have been got stroke before 6 months and been suffering pain at right leg and hand and are following your exercise. Hope you will come up with more presentation on pain relief and paralysis recovery. Regards

[@faisalahmad3309]

InshALLAH. I had a stroke the same time u had Her excercises give me positive hopes InshALLAH we will move forward

[@craigeastunder3660]

great video. to the point without talking a lot. part of my daily routine

[@thesocialcommenter5004]

Wow what a great video I really appreciate it very helpful I needed this. You are so cheerful thanks for your excellent work. May the Lord bless you.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@thesocialcommenter wow! Thank you so much for the kind words. I’m so glad this video was helpful 🙂

[@litupclothings]

Thanks!

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Thank you SO much for your support of Post Stroke ❤️

[@danbenzion]

From the wheelchair after a stroke back to salsa dancing after five years of circular motion!!!!*************thanks god.

[@doty.5822]

I just had a stroke three months ago with severe spasticity,just had Botox injection last week , Dr. Says take a week before med kick in. The tone and spacitscity is still very strong now ,came across your video ,and I fallowed it ,find it very helpful,and not too difficult to do.thank you

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@doty.5822 Glad you found the video helpful! I hope you're Botox injections are working well for you 😊

[@alanmazir4635]

I really appreciate you posting these episodes thank you so much

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Glad you like them!

[@williamokuda8882]

Love your videos. I sometimes post them on my stroke Facebook groups.

[@merittacadogan8223]

I had a stroke 3 weeks ago and have been declined from my insurance for service. But your exercises and stretches have really helped me. They are also welcoming and easy to follow.😊 Thank you for your service ❤

[@faisalahmad3309]

Thanks I'm practicing the excercise My stroke 7months ago

[@novainsorio3734]

Hi it really help a lot in my dqughter she got stroke she always watching it everydaythank u were fronm phillippinesgod blessthank u for shearing ur knowledge to us

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Thank you so much for your kind comment! I hope that both you and your daughter are doing well. Tell her I said to keep going! She's got this 🙂

[@marcushaddock7222]

THank you foryour video on hand and arm spasticity would you consider showing the exercises with someone who is experiencing spasticity. It would be most helpful to see what the exercises look like with an arm that is tight Thank you I am 15 years post stroke. And I have seen little to no long lasting result

[@silviam7774]

I'm right. Thanks for all your help.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@silviam, You are so welcome :)

[@audrylane5871]

Very helpful site. I use videos evert day. You maje ir so clear and simple, especially explaining purppose of exercises

[@hoorainzaheer8839]

Hi, Dr. Elyse please suggest some exercises for 1 to 4 years kids.... Thanks

[@Nor_berg]

❤❤❤❤thanks for caring and sharing. It's helping. 5 years post stroke 😢 🙏🏽🌹

[@ConfusedAlien-sd3bg]

My wife suggested for you to make meditation videos because you have a wonderful soothing voice!

[@legineacahill4785]

Thank you for your services and helping. You have such a sweet, kind spirit

[@boredweegie553]

this is my 4th stroke in as many yrs just got out of hospital earlier today and first time it's affected my arm and hand.. thank you for this,I was given physio tools for home but find this very helpful thank you so much for this ❤️

[@PostStrokeOrg]

I’m so sorry to hear this is your 4th stroke! I’m glad you’re out of the hospital and wish you the best in your recovery journey. I hope my videos can help supplement therapy❤️

[@kicknowledgesmith8608]

Sorry to hear this, keep fighting, I know it's easier said than done!! was your strokes due to blood clotting?

[@larssonmaria8090]

Herbal medicine is the best to treat our body system naturally Hi I’ve been living with stroke 😭 for more than 5years now but I got rid of it naturally after using dr Omo herbal medicine it help me fight stroke naturally his channel youtube.com/@dromocure

[@angleazero1275]

Your videos give me hope. Thanks!

[@mdfarhan5641]

Thank you I recover fast and best of you and best of luck god bless you thank you so much

[@PostStrokeOrg]

So glad to hear it. Thank you so much ❤️

[@mosheofer]

Thank you Dr. I used this exercise for reducing arm and hand trembling as a side effect of PD. I hope it will help.

[@sandraspalding8978]

Thankyou I have resenly had a stroke I'm grateful for your help with doing these videos I hope to recover with your excercise much love 💖

[@msmeiia]

Dear Elyse ... you are a blessing. People like you are few and far between . I thank you for helping us during a most difficult thing in our lives. ❤❤

[@supermom-nocape9831]

Thank you so much! I love doing them along with you. Therapy doesn't feel so lonely. I've added these stretches to those given to me by my OT before her time with me was done. I'll be checking your other videos as well. :)

[@rhumball]

Thanks Elyse, please post more exercise to reduce spasticity in wrist, elbow, fingers. I agree that shoulder needs to be “freed” as well. This exercise helps me a lot cause i want to get rid off my hand spasticity but i dont know where to begin 😊❤️❤️❤️

[@edgardojusay4340]

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[@wapaki]

I just found this video... thank you so much so I have a prroper exercise for my stroke arm....

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Happy to help!

[@jwebb753]

I really appreciate your videos. Your delivery, organization, and the clear and concise information. One suggestion would be is to have current stroke recovery patients at various levels of recovery doing these exercises. I’d like to see modifications they employ. For example, #10 stretch I cannot move my fingers using the position you demonstrate, I have to pull open my fingers and ignore my thumb. Is there a better way? But, again, I appreciate all that you do to help us.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@jwebb753, Thank you for your kind words and feedback. I would love that as well, but I'm still taking precautions due to the pandemic. It is something that I would like to try in the future though! And as far as a modification, what you're doing is okay. This particular stretch may be a two-parter for you. So first stretch your fingers the way you have been, and then gently stretch your thumb, then repeat. I hope that helps! 😊

[@danbenzion]

Thank you very much, the activity is very helpful for rehabilitation. You should consider doing it while standing and then improving other areas. Thank you !!!!! doing while it will improve your wallking !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@user-qh9si4zt1e Someone could definitely get added benefit while doing this routine standing, but only if they are safe to be on their feet! Safety first ❤️

[@sharonschnieder5923]

Deal Elyse! Love your videos and how you take the time for us to follow along! You have the best videos out there and I sincerely appreciate you!

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Thank you so much! That’s really kind of you ❤️ I’m so glad you find the videos helpful ☺️

[@makemesing714]

Im really appreciating your videos! Due to autoimmune conditions, my body is consumed by inflammation, and I'm rapidly losing use of my dominate arm. Sleep is difficult, i usually wake after about 4 hours due to pain and often don't get back to sleep. I'm hoping these stretches will help loosen the arm and shoulder articulations. I'll let you know. Thanks!

[@PostStrokeOrg]

I'm sorry to hear about your autoimmune conditions. I hope my videos are helpful!

[@gigipopirlan4778]

Hello, Elyse! I have an old left hemiparesis and spasticity, especially on the left hand. I've tried some of your exercises and I feel better. I'm waiting forward new videos from your part in order to improve flexibility on my hand. Thank you in advance!

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@gigipopirlan, Thanks so much for your comment and sharing your experience! I'm glad you're finding some of my exercises helpful. I'm working on some new videos to address arm and hand movement, strength, and dexterity. I hope those will be just as helpful to you!

[@gigipopirlan4778]

@@PostStrokeOrg OK!

[@akbarchamdawala1183]

Great doctor thanks God bless you and your family always great

[@zafarenus7498]

Excellent 👍 Dr

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Thank you!😊

[@ashmaharaj8812]

You are an amazing healer Thank you AM South Africa🙏

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@ashmaharaj, Thank you for your kind words! I'm really glad your finding my content helpful :)

[@andyroon9676]

Thank you this will help me tru my recovery in my left side

[@PostStrokeOrg]

I'm so glad to hear it ❤️

[@andyroon9676]

@@PostStrokeOrg thank you very very much without phisyo (drs) we be lost without them I would of been lost..( angels sent from god they are 🙏 🙏

[@user_1927]

Hi dr. Elyse great video 👌. can we use air splint while exercise, in case of patient had severe elbow spasticity?

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@rezaibnu, Absolutely! Air splints are great. Just keep in mind that you are trying to stretch the elbow muscles you may want to leave it off, but then put it back on for the other stretches.

[@RandomGuy21599]

Gd morning mam i had a stroke almost 3 yrs im new here to watch your vedeo i hope it well help me this exercise,thanks

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@RandomGuy21599 I hope you find it helpful, too! ❤️

[@novaarief9464]

Nice exeecise for stroke survivors Thank you so much

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@novaarief, Glad you're finding it helpful. You are so welcome!

[@ragnarku]

Thank you. I am experiencing stroke-like symptoms after an AVM rupture last year. Happened while riding a motorcycle and of course I crashed. Took long enough to get me to a hospital so the damage was done.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@ragnar You're very welcome. I'm sorry you're going through this. I hope that you have access to and are finding the resources you need to help you in your recovery.

[@lilmamadrea87]

I had an AVM as well and no spacicity in the elbow and hand

[@MrBoze-TicoCR]

Great video clip…. Making this part of my daily hand stretching. Awesome…

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Great to hear! Let me know how it works for you 😊

[@Jil_85]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It's so helpful. Blessings ❤🙏🏽

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@Mft_234 Of course! I'm so glad it's helpful! ❤️

[@mihaelaiftode230]

Dear Elyse, can you please create a stretching program for the legs as well (thighs, calves). Thank you in advance. I follow your exercise programs with great interest and they help me a lot. I had a hemorrhagic stroke a year and 9 months ago.

[@bonnieporter6302]

Appreciate any exercise video that actually do the exercises with you! Don't just tell users to do it, demo once, and move on. Thanks so much for what you do!

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@bonnieporter Thank you so much for your feedback!! I plan to make some more exercise videos soon that people can actually work out alongside me. :)

[@arunchettoor]

Thank you Elyse for not only saying things and demonstrating properly what to be done!

[@meriamcurambao4513]

​@@PostStrokeOrg ❤

[@chantalfaure7902]

Hi I'm Chantal and had a stroke in June of 2022.Do you have any advice for biceps and or triceps please.

[@la2114]

Thank you for the video. My mum is recovering from stroke that she had more than 2 years ago. Please how many times a day should one do this workout?

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Everyone is different. It depends on time and fatigue level. If you can soak with her doctor about what’s right for her, that would be a good starting point❤️

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Wow, you are delightful. I could just listen to these videos.... and relax 😌 😂

[@nunnyID]

great video thankyou! i amfrom Jakarta, Indonesia. i put your videos on my daily routines exercise list.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Hi there! I'm so glad you're finding them helpful :)

[@ljperez4916]

Gud day mam how to Aply every day or ? GOD bless you and your family I'm strock right hand and right legs.

[@Hoytbuff]

Love your videos! Thank you for everything you do

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@Hoytbuff Thank you for the kind words! I'm so glad ❤️

[@johnspisak9729]

Another awesome and very helpful video. Thank you.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@johnspisak, Thank you so much! I'm glad you found it helpful :)

[@ashiqurrahman6648]

I am an ocuupational therapy student from Bhpi, Bangladesh. Take love ❤

[@marieross7707]

Hi Elyse Thank you for your video Great way to start my day after a mild shoulder stroke.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@marieross, So welcome! Glad you found it helpful :)

[@marieross7707]

@@PostStrokeOrg Very help full and relaxing thank you I do 3 different sets and rest in between of your videos

[@ruduckie]

thank you :) this really helps!!

[@DogsaladSalad]

This is exactly what I needed!

[@PostStrokeOrg]

I'm so glad!!

[@giridharansubramanian3069]

I am watching your videos and try to follow the steps for hand exercises I need to know how to protect shoulder blade seating I want exercises about shoulder problem

[@choongli7692]

Awesome thank you I can follow the video for exercis eveveyday from TBI patients.❤️

[@primoosesavier4987]

Great video. Can you make a seperate video on elbo flex and extension please? Thanks

[@lindapalen8282]

Thank you for all you do You are easy to following 😊

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Of course! ❤️

[@4ppl3Tr335]

Thank you for your work!

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Of course! 😊

[@sebasteve]

Very useful for me.. I can feel the improvement on my affected hand.. thanks for your videos ❤️

[@benniepearsob5273]

Such a great Help Ma'am

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@fsrfamily, I'm so glad!😊

[@benniepearsob5273]

Looking forward to working 💪 with you in the Near future Do you have any Tips on how to Sustain a Suplex Shoulder.

[@sebasteve]

@@PostStrokeOrg mam when I tried to pick the objects using affected hand. My hand elbow is not straight.is there any way to correct it?

[@edgardojusay4340]

Dr Elyse I am still waiting for your reply. While waiting please tell me the 1st exercise for shoulder up to 10, do I have to master the 1st till I could do it actively before moving to 2nd exercise and so on? Please reply the soonest, I could hardly wait thank you and I appreciate your exercises. God bless you.

[@merrygirldagon2238]

Hello tgank you for sharing your vedio

[@nganguyen-ug6oc]

Thanks!

[@clementjanis8809]

Thank you

[@jaigrover758]

I am so stressed my father had a stroke and his elbow spasticity really trouble us. I am gonna try these stretches I hope it works out

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Hi Jai. I'm so sorry to hear about your father. I hope you and your family are doing okay right now. Just so you know, I also have a video that shows caregivers how to stretch, which you may find helpful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWiym6uklqx5qpY You all take care. I wish your father the best in his recovery!

[@jasminjaime90]

god bless you for taking care of your dad you are so lucky that you still have your dad , my dad and my grand father they are both gone now and all i can do for them is pray, i hope and pray that your dad be well , take care and be safe , god is good!!!

[@helenyvonn]

Wow what a great video i need for exercises and a thanks so much1

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@helenogden You're so welcome! Glad you found it helpful :)

[@bwang5176]

this is a greatxercise Thans alot!

[@PostStrokeOrg]

No worries

[@NehaDutta-l9o]

Thank you dear

[@duncantanega2705]

I appreciate your doing great, hope helful very to have stroke thanks doc...

[@PostStrokeOrg]

I'm glad it's been helpful for you!

[@Justjewels0]

Thank you Elise

[@PostStrokeOrg]

You’re so welcome❤️

[@ameethpujar2299]

Hiii.. Elyse... Thnxxx for such a wonderful n easy to understand video.. Just a query if u wud reply plzzz plzzz... Daily how many times uneed to do these exercises stretching. Plzzz guide am also a stroke patient for past 7months.. N have been facing this spasticity issue for past 3months majorly earlier it wasn't that severe earlier

[@tinam2696]

Thanks for THIS and ALL your great videos. My right arm and hand MOVE, but I feel ALOT of pain, stiffness and numbness. Would I benefit more from these type of exercises or mirror box therapy? Also do you have any videos on facial numbness and stiffness? Thank you for all your help.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@tinam, You are so welcome! If you have a lot of pain it may be better to start with mirror therapy. But I'd recommend you reach out to your doctor or therapist for more specific recommendations. I don't currently have a video on facial numbness, but I may have to add it to the list. Thanks! 😊

[@LuningningGamit]

Thanks yyou for the adviceto megod blesss

[@nickyblando1388]

Hi Dr. Newland, I'm a recent graduate from OT school and passed the boards exam last month and I cannot wait to begin my journey as an entry level OT. I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge! I have been watching your videos and they are so good! They are very straightforward and easy to follow. I love learning from you, especially with your expertise and specialization in stroke rehab. I look forward to working with the adult and geriatric population and these videos have been very informative and insightful. I wanted to ask, would it be okay to combine movements while performing these preparatory PROM exercises (ex: elbow extension and forearm supination/pronation) or advise to do one movement at a time?

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@nickyblando Thanks so much for your kind words! And a HUGE congrats for graduating and passing your boards!! I know you must be so relieved. As our OT mantra dictates, "It depends." haha Combining movements would typically be okay but it's always important to look at each of our clients individually to make sure we're best meeting their needs, their strengths, and their issues :)

[@nickyblando1388]

@@PostStrokeOrg Appreciate it!! Definitely relieved haha and could not have said that any better. Thank you for the advice 👍

[@mr_B530]

Thanks

[@TheTexasMortgageGuide]

LOVE THIS CHannel!

[@PostStrokeOrg]

So glad! ❤️😊

[@edwinacosta3046]

Thank you.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

You’re very welcome. I hope it’s helpful!

[@mrstevek118]

Hello. I’m a stroke survivor and I’m trying to get my arm and hand working

[@huseinalghazali8148]

Thank you so much 😊 good 👍

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Most welcome 😊

[@estherukaobasi7556]

Thank you so much❤👌👌✌️💪💘

[@rtaylorbond1970]

Thank you very much.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

You're so welcome! I truly hope it's helpful.

[@kyayaarmonuu]

Thankyou elyse🖤

[@prakashagarwal6693]

thanks.your excercises are too good to follow.plz share video for foot drop both legs. its been one year but right leg is not showing improvement

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@prakashagarwal, Thank you so much for your recommendation. I will add it to the list. Hope you are well!

[@francesmccabe9019]

Hello Dr. Elyse, are there exercises for internal muscels that are stiff and not working properly? Many thanks.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Hi there! Can you clarify what you mean by internal muscles? Thanks!

[@francesmccabe9019]

@@PostStrokeOrg Muscles in the descending colon.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Unfortunately, that falls out of my scope of knowledge and practice. If you're having difficulty with your colon moving, I'd reach out to a specialist, like a gastroenterologist who many be able to help you.

[@growingupateenager6118]

My hand has started feeling some sensations. Thnx muh

[@pg63clothing]

very well done video, like you did a voiceover and not just talked. superior quality and your voice is soothing. subbed and jotted down notes. for extension issues do you think these will be just as beneficial if my partner helps me stretch them where I have trouble alone doing them? like the turning wrist over one and swinging forearm out to side? adding these into my daily routine. hoping to recover my hand/finger usage from two strokes in 2021. six months of pushing myself hard in PT barely did a thing for it. luckily legs/shoulder fared much better

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@headfirstrecords, Thanks so much for the kind words! ❤️ I absolutely think having your partner help with stretches will be beneficial, too! I actually made a video that walks through a caregiver guide to providing stretches: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWiym6uklqx5qpY I'm so sorry to hear about your two strokes but hope you are doing well!

[@pg63clothing]

yep those are the two I struggle with. got a flat hand splint today and could barely get hand/fingers stop stop cupping enough to put straps on. had to remove straps position hand best as possible then try to lock each finger down we kind of got it to work and it is resting more flat than without it but not happy with it yet, gonna keep grinding away daily a few times a day but as of this moment pretty mad at my dumb hand

[@HeikoQuant]

Dear Elyse I had a stroke very recently and over the past 2 months i have been doing your recommended stretches. Tipically I do them to three times per day. in the morning , before lunch and in the evening. Is this ok? Or is it potentially too much? I hope they will help to reduce or prevent spasticity.