Hand Exercises & Activities for Stroke Recovery

[@peggysmith3433]

I’m almost two years post Stroke and your videos are going to be very beneficial in my at home recovery for my muscle strength. Thank you!

[@marianneg.6599]

Thank you for this instruction, very helpful!! So blessed I found your channel. It has been 6 years since my stroke and still recovering…very slowly but yet. Thank the Lord for this healing process and just learned that brain cells are still increasing daily (with the right exercises, rest, and food)!

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@marianneg, I'm glad you found my channel and hope it continues to help you😊

[@petermoray2465]

Thank you so much for this video! 1 year post multiple ischemic strokes. I used to be a pro musician and am working to regain my finger dexterity. I use exercises to improve touching my fingertips to my thumbs in various patterns and building up the speed and smoothness of the movements. Thanks for the encouragement!🙏

[@ValerieJupe]

Did you get there? How did you first get your fingers to move independently? Mine all move at the same time right now

[@bonnieporter6302]

Wow. I learned more from watching this video thana YEAR of OT where I was stuck in a corner trying to put pegs on holes for 45 minutes!

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@bonnieporter, I can't tell you how much I HATE pegs. They're the least functional activity anyone could do in therapy. I'm so sorry you had that experience, but it sounds like you're finding ways to take control over your own therapy! :) I love finding ways to make everyday activities part of therapy!

[@alisonquadros6674]

Thankyou so much this has been unbelievably helpful, 7 years in recovery. Looked up various sites to help me along the way, but so far yours has been the most helpful, effective & incredible. Looking forward to a lot more, thanks a mil. I’ve honestly got a direction now & it’s a huge weight lifted of my shoulder! Appreciate you so much for this. Love from India, Alison

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@alisonquadros, I'm so happy that you have found my content helpful. Thank you for sharing that with me. Any particular topic that you would like to see covered? ❤️

[@alisonquadros6674]

@@PostStrokeOrg honestly yes! Thanks a ton for asking. I’ve come to a stage where I am very mobile, able & completely independent, but have been struggling a lot with my back hand movements, that being the bra or tying halter clothes, or things at the back of my hand, & I struggle with this because there’s no content like this anywhere on the net, for improving your range of motion at the back. & trust me I’ve really looked for anything that could help, but nothing I’ve come across so far nothing. If you’d share a video on something similar to what I’m looking for that would be so so helpful. Lots of Love from Alison. Hope your healthy & safe.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@alisonquadros, Yes! Thank you so much for responding. That movement is related to rotation of the shoulder and, as I'm sure you've experienced, can be very difficult to regain. I will definitely put this on the docket of videos to make. Thank you for your suggestion! I hope you are staying healthy and safe, as well ❤️

[@sharrielee911]

Really enjoyed this video it helped a lot😊thx for sharing.... smiles

[@PostStrokeOrg]

I'm so glad! ❤️

[@hoorainzaheer8839]

Excellent work Elyse ...

[@jeetendrasingh2600]

Hey can you make a video on how to walk properly after stroke because when I walk there is taping sound when foot touches on ground... don't know how to handle it

[@irenefraise2915]

Love your videos stroke patient now since 2015

[@jordanosayaboc5262]

thank u for ur exercises,

[@thesocialcommenter5004]

Thanks Elyse for your great work you helping us to stay healthy physically. Your all excercises are excellent 🌹🙏 thanks love from India.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@thesocialcommenter You are so welcome! I'm glad :)

[@thesocialcommenter5004]

@@PostStrokeOrg Thanks 😊

[@alisonquadros6674]

Thank you so much, my favourite OT Specialist. You have helped so much more than I can say! Now I can find a direction & a way to go. So much love to you 💞

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@alisonquadros, Aw thank you so much!! That's incredibly kind. I'm so glad my videos have been helpful❤️

[@ReshmiDas-yt]

Thanks to you ma'am it's very helpful ☺️

[@AmandaMohammed-p8d]

Thanks much for this.im going to add to my daily routine from March.

[@SaddamSardar-t4t]

Thank you so much for this video

[@justinhonculada4877]

Thank you very much for posting.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Of course! I'm glad you have been finding them helpful!

[@26snoopy82]

Great exercise my wrist has been working. You explained it better than therapist at a hospital.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@violetmutale8826]

Thank you so much for the nice video l learn a lot how to exercise my fingers continue the same sprit to teach us

[@PostStrokeOrg]

You're very welcome 😊

[@ohmarni3872]

Thank you

[@88rbe1]

Your awesome I've learnedso much from your videos thanks

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@randallelliott, Thank you so much!! I'm really glad you've found my videos helpful :)

[@Reggieshawrich]

Thank You

[@MollyDuBoise-dk6lq]

Thank you. These help me alot.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

I'm so glad!

[@shanabanks8404]

Thanks for all your amazing tips

[@yganoks48]

❤love this exercises. 🎉thanks Elyse. 😊

[@gina-lo6tj]

Thanks for sharing the tips ❤😂

[@ansarisaalim2547]

God bless you

[@ansarisaalim2547]

Thankyou so much Elyse I am ery grateful to you

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@ansarisaalim, you are so welcome!

[@its_toxic.22]

That exercise was really helpfull.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@manishgaikwad, I'm so glad!

[@cherrymaniego209]

Thank you for this video. Will be trying all this. New sub 👍👏

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Thanks so much for the sub! I hope you find my videos helpful :)

[@evelynvasquez9982]

Thank you for your help with those videos but I can’t move my hand I have to do therapy but with my help to do it😮❓

[@samanthamackey2597]

Thank you Elyse

[@PostStrokeOrg]

So welcome ❤️

[@nilimakhedkar147]

Very helpful video madam thank you

[@ansarisaalim2547]

Please share more finger exercises

[@4ppl3Tr335]

Amazing! Thank you🙏

[@PostStrokeOrg]

You're so welcome! 🙂

[@tinathaotran6535]

Thanks for posting this video, it is so helpful 👍

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ericksoncet6572]

Good afternoon po Mam Elyse.. Thank you very much po and GOD bless!

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@ericksoncet, You are so welcome ❤️

[@mgee669]

Very helpful thanks!

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Glad it was helpful

[@Mamoonkhokhar]

Thanks elyse for everything from Canada

[@PostStrokeOrg]

So welcome! And hello from the Southeastern U.S. :)

[@denisejackson776]

Hey Lady, I love your videos, they are so helpful and encouraging, God bless you🙂

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@denisejackson, Thank you so much for your kind words!! I'm so glad you find them helpful :)

[@yaronkl]

thank you Elyse

[@MrBoze-TicoCR]

Another great topic video, many thanks. A current issue I’m having post my stroke, is my affected hand not being able to close fully, 4 fingers not achieving full curl into or toward the palm. I’m also experiencing swelling/ inflammation of the fingers and hand in general. Are you familiar with some exercises that can help reduce the swelling, getting a fuller microondas toward closing the fingers..?? Thanks

[@PostStrokeOrg]

I'm sorry you're dealing with swelling issues! I know that has to be frustrating. There are some exercises that you can do to reduce swelling and certain compression garments that may help. BUT I would talk with your doctor first, because they need to understand why the swelling is happening in the first place to make sure that those things would be medically appropriate for you!

[@marknepomuceno7030]

Thank you so much

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@Marknepomuceno You are so welcome! :)

[@paulm8938]

Well done on this video 😅

[@PraveenCCFPL]

Maam i m trying doing coin or pen exercise but i hv stiffness in my wrist and fingers, its been 3 n half months since i had stroke in my right side of body. How long will these stiffness will last, can u or hv u done video on that guide please

[@deepakatut1955]

Very helpful 👍

[@PostStrokeOrg]

So glad❤️

[@MasonRoberts-hj1qr]

What if you don't have no hand movement or finger movement

[@jeetendrasingh2600]

Hey Can you make a video on how to solve hyperextended knee and during walking there is some taping sound due to foot maybe its foot drop something. It's been 1year of stroke.

[@mrstevek118]

Do you know any good weight bearing exercises. I had good results at rehab with them

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@stevekierstead, Yes! I actually have a video on weight bearing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3azc2uQbMaNqbc

[@mrstevek118]

@@PostStrokeOrg ❤️

[@cheyennedorsagno1758]

Any recommendations for me since my affected side is my left side and I'm not left handed (so I don't write with my left hand)

[@harikumar6013]

Thank you madam, I using other hand, is it correct

[@masthanshaik6622]

I am from India Good video

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Thanks very much!

[@colosocrazy4659]

I'm from California I had a massive stroke I can't move my left arm an hand I do therapy daily recommended by my Dr... Thank you for yrs videos help others peoples they're needs.. bless you...

[@LBE-Vanguard]

What exercises would you suggest for someone with foot drop?

[@tanmay_karak_27]

My Father had a second time stroke & Left side paralysed. 10 months before he had suffered from 1st time stroke & right side paralysed. But after 9 months treatment he recovered. His Right hand & leg also recovered 85%. Now is it possible to recover his left side ot the body atleast 70%? Will he survive from bed ridden condition & walk again?

[@marywilson9239]

It would be nice to see true curled hands with spacity show the challengers rather than showing a normal hand

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Thank you for your feedback!

[@haidanzheng2347]

Handrobot is a good device for stroke survivors imporove hand function, Passive Flexion And Extension Training, Mirror Therapy for hand function rehabilitation. more effecient

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Do you recommend a specific robotic device that has helped you? Thanks for sharing what's worked for you!

[@carmelrajkumar4822]

My son s stroke hand is very loose he has to hold it with his left hand what is the best treatment to strengthen his right hand

[@larssonmaria8090]

Hi 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

[@paulafuller-cheek8386]

Are there any survivors affected on the right side of body able to drive again? What are the probability of driving again.

[@themartyd]

Any tips on starting movement?? E stim perhaps??

[@PostStrokeOrg]

You can start by trying to bear weight through your arm and hand! E-Stim can be good but talk to your doc or therapist to make sure it's safe for you to use.

[@sajanninan4520]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@micheljolicoeur4873]

Would there be a good way to relearn to be able to type on keyboard computer ?

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@micheljolicoeur, Absolutely! There are lots of way to try and relearn typing. You can use free websites that will train you. You can also look into adaptive keyboard that might make it more comfortable to type!

[@micheljolicoeur4873]

@@PostStrokeOrg can you please give me some link of these website you are talking about thank you!

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Sorry it took me a bit to get back to you! Here are some free typing lesson websites: www.typing.academy/10-finger-typing keyhero.com/typing-lessons-letters-numbers/?character_set=asdfjkl%3B&min_length=2&max_length=5&exercises=3&letters= The basic lessons are free and should give you a place to start ☺️

[@sharushaka6057]

Do video about foot drop n wrist drop mam

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@sharushaka, Thank you for the suggestion!

[@MoniqueShaq22]

Do you have any videos of you getting full shoulder range of motion? Because I am seeing with a lot of therapists are saying that you don’t get the hand back until you get the shoulder back and it goes downward from there.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

I don't have any currently but I'm hoping to get one out soon. You're right. "Proximal stability for distal mobility." Gotta start with muscles closer to the body first!

[@themartyd]

Thanks could you do a weight bearing video please??? 👌

[@MoniqueShaq22]

@@PostStrokeOrg ok thanks I will keep a look out for it

[@rosendodiaz3221]

Can I still recover from stroke after 5 yrs? I do walking and little hand exercise everyday.

[@radhaghimire6537]

How can i talk to you. Im also a post stroke patient

[@PostStrokeOrg]

I no longer offer teletherapy services, but you are welcome to leave me comments here!

[@shabuddinmeeran5192]

How to get fingers open after strcok even after 10 months.can you help me . I tried so many ways still not recover.

[@benitovaladez7596]

Why does my affected arm and leg get stiff with cold weather temperatures?

[@PostStrokeOrg]

This is a really good question! Normally, we experience a "thermal response" to cold weather. Meaning when it's cold, our blood vessels constrict and shivering is a biological response to try and warm up the body. While it's not completely understood, increased stiffness of the affected side in response to cold may be that due to nerve damage as a result of the stroke. Sensory aspects (like stiffness) can be altered or made worse after a stroke because of the way the stroke affected the brain. I hope this helps!

[@rennievaughans4048]

Just right

[@markdarellleyson9257]

what if hand can't open?

[@arielreyesfrancisco6070]

My hand still no power.. pls help me 2 years stroke

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Hey @arielreyesfrancisco, You may find this video on improving hand function helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3azc2uQbMaNqbc

[@ramanvenkatsubramanian9659]

👍

[@priscilladamon3059]

My hand and arm is still not moving...?

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@priscilladamon3059 I'm sorry to hear that. You may find this video on mental practice exercises helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqHcgZlnbM54i7s

[@OmarAdel-io2zi]

You don't have Instagram

[@PostStrokeOrg]

You can find Post Stroke's Instagram here: instagram.com/poststrokeorg/

[@harikumar6013]

My hand is not tilting because spasms, the solution with the help of other hand

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Hi there! Sometimes you do have to use the unaffected hand to help. But keep trying to use your affected side as much as you can. That's what helps to rebuild brain pathways. Hope you're well!

[@mpampistsotsos3629]

I cant smoking after stroke

[@virtuosoproductions4589]

Should use a real hemiplegic subject. These exercises are easy for healthy person, but hemiplegic person will have to fight spasticity and synergetic movements.But thanks for the video.

[@SimonHarrisPMP]

1st time you've sounded "like every other therapist (with a copy of grasp)". In the basis of your other videos I think you can do much better than this. Wanna talk?

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@simonharris, Thanks again for your feedback. This was one of my first videos and I hope, as you mentioned, that my later videos have progressed out of sounding like "every other therapist." I'm learning all of the time and try to make each video better :) but I’m happy to hear specific feedback of what you’d like to see!

[@SimonHarrisPMP]

@@PostStrokeOrg ahhh i didn't appreciate this was 'at the beginning of your online journey'. You've certainly progressed then -imho- :) -- Your newer stuff definitely has a more rounded, useful, less textbook student preparing for an exam tone & content.

[@lionsroar4713]

Thank you