Hand Grip Exercises | Occupational Therapy

Are you dropping things you are holding in your hand. Do you have difficulty using items needed for your Self-care? If you are then this video might help you.
Grip strength is a good indicator of longevity. It is very important that you have good grip strength, specially if you have Parkinson’s disease or stroke, so that you can use things that you need during your self-care and so that you’re able to hold your walker or you’re able to support yourself when you are losing your balance. So it is necessary to improve your grip strength and we will do exercises that will do just that.
First your grip strength maybe weak just because of limited mobility. You might be just an able to close your head into a full first. So let’s start with mobilizing those joints and stretching to improve the mobility.
First we will do joint mobilization and then stretching.
Next there are few exercises that will improve your grip strength. First exercise is to strengthen the finger joints. We will start with making a Claw. You just bend the joint
at the middle of your fingers like you’re making a claw. Do this 10x.
Next let’s bend the joint connecting your hand And your fingers. Just like saying bye-bye. Let’s do 10 of those.
Next we also need to improve our ability to open our hand to release or let go of the things we are holding. Place your hands on the table. Then spread your fingers apart and then bring them back together, do that 10 times.
Now let’s strengthen our forearms. This is where the muscle belly of the muscles that moves our hand is located.
First hold light weights in both hands then bring your knuckles up and down 10 times. Now flip your forearms with hands facing up and then curl your wrist towards you 10 times.
Next we’re going to make a fist so open your hand wide And fingers apart and then make a tight fist 10 times. First 10 will be in front of you With your arm straight then arms up then arms to the side.
For functional strengthening we can also use a book. Hold a book like this with your fingers straight and on the opposite side your thumb straight as well. Hold this for 10 seconds for three sets. Next slightly curl your fingers while on the opposite side the fatty side of your thumb touches the book. Hold it for 10 seconds for three sets. And lastly we could use a hand towel. Fold it in half and then roll it. How you’re going to curl your wrists in opposite directions like you are wringing water out. Do this 10 times.
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Disclaimer:
This video should not replace the necessity of visiting your doctor or getting your occupational therapy session done. Please consult your primary care physician before doing any of this. The video is for educational purposes only.
By performing any fitness exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. Skills and wellness will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of our fitness program.
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[@user-df5ep3cx3n]

Thank you Nathan for this excercise l can feel my hand is getting much better after doing this excises watching you also doing them with you, I had a stroke in February this year 2023 and recovering so well after following and doing your excises, I am a lady of 57years in South Africa, you're a God sent

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[@learnbywatchingutube]

I work at an assisted living community. This video helps a lot. Thank You!

[@MargaretSidique-jaiah]

Thank you so much, Nathan.

[@thankgodimouttahere]

Great excercises. I havent even used the squeeze ball yet and I can really feel them.

[@manjunathpai1896]

Hi Boss, the book excercise is the ultimate and I think the only one we need. Great. Lot of such books in my dad's old book collection.

[@dianequestel748]

You are sooo good. Keep helping us, we need you. :-) Its very helpful. Much love!

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[@quintabesong3581]

I am very happy with your lessons but the problem with my fingers is that they don't even close I can't grip anything now please I don't know if you can help me?

[@VinylBill1]

Yes it did help, thanks again

[@Manm9]

Thank you. God bless you with good health and a long life full of happiness. Namaskar.

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You are helping very much love this self care for my safety I want to share so much your work I am 50 this year and a full-time hairdresser this will really help thanku Nathan

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[@a.pacana1238]

Thank you Natan we are starting to follow your exercises fir Johns tremor

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Glad to help on getting therapy more accessible for more people

[@richemmauricio8307]

Thank you so much I feel little better I will do it every day

[@user-cb7lp9ku3k]

Thank you so much Nathan for the exercises keep up the good work is possible to recover after 4 years

[@davychin6683]

I had to watch your video now because I had a stroke last year but it had recovered alot thanks to my daily multivitamin with just a little stiffness on wrist and my finger and my sprained ankle

[@wonkyganu72]

Your grip video does help, even thou I can hardly rotate my stroke affected wrist. I used to have really bad problems, just like you show in the beginning of the video. I am watching your other videos and they are definitally helping.

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[@USAtoElsewhere]

Nathan has helped me exercise when I have too little energy to exercise in other ways.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Thank you

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Thank you Sir...you are too good...am a therapist n am learning a lot from you.am from Mauritius....may God bless you Sir

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That make me smile. And dont doubt yourself. You are a good therapist!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@carmeng8204]

Thank you Nathan, this set of exercises is Helping a lot . I have several lower back pain and i have improved 80%. I can move better . Thanks to your video . Blessings

[@corahrenesses192]

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[@lourdesbayani9712]

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[@Jenny-cj3we]

I’ve been watching KZbin ‘exercise’ videos to help with carpal tunnel syndrome and I had never stumbled upon hand strengthening and the importance of it when recovering. The loss of mobility in your hands makes one realize how important the simple things we take for granted truly is, like buttoning a shirt or putting the backs of earrings in. After finding this video and adding it to my daily exercise routine, I am optimistic again that dropping things without knowing it, will be a thing of the past!

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Lets pray on that and update is with your progress. 🤙🏽🙏🏼❤️

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I like these exercises ! Thank you very much :-)

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[@nganguyen-ug6oc]

Thanks!

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Thank you! 👏

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

My pleasure to help

[@winnievalerie4547]

FYI, I keep on watching all your videos exercises from Malaysia. As I have familiased and consistently doing your video of Improve Your Coordination Excercise since the month of August, now, today 5 Oct, I start this excellent video exercises. I really loved doing this excellent video exercises because the steps procedure coordinated with one another. Meaning, inter related to grip strength. Easy & Simple to follow. Thank You, Nathan, you are a great and talented occupational therapist to all stroke patients watching your videos exercises. Bye Now. Will update you my feedback of doing this video exercises consistently. May God Blessed You Always

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Great exercises thank you.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Thank you too for the feedback. Hope that you get better soon

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reallyget relief from your exercise

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[@EA-kw1bv]

Thank you Nathan for the videos. It's helping my mom a lot. I hope you can make videos to improve balance. Tnx again. God bless you

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I do have videos to help with balance and walkinh

[@dinlisha]

Thank u sir

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Thank you Sir Nathan

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[@lucypoulailler2320]

hi Nathan i have just start follow u here and doing all exersises u ha been give thanks alot. i wish to know how helpfull these be for me since i m almost months of stroke age till now my arm is not moving any specific exersices? i writing u from cCameroon in africa . once more u r wonderfull coach

[@wapaki]

God bless

[@mireckca]

Thank you, Nathan. You are a wonderful and gifted teacher. Should these exercises be done once a day or several times a day? Every day or every other day or so?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Just once a day everyday is okay. Please have rest breaks too. ❤️

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[@marthazoeller9219]

Hey Nathan, thanks a lot for your videos. They are excellent! My son had an accident 15 years ago and brain injury. He has spastic in half of his body. Do you think your exercises may still help him? Thank you in advance fir your help!!!

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

It should help him not get worse. Daily management is needed to retrain the brain. Just dont give up, thats when it cannot be helped

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Good Morning Nathan❤️🙏🏻

[@lolittejada4323]

Gd am nathan anak yan un problem ko walang gripping this vlog it helps me a lot still tight un left hand.salamat kaayo godbless

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Keep progressing po. Godbless. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@iidiltz]

Thanks for these! Do these set of exercises apply for strengthening the fingers that seem to be weak especially when I write or type or apply make up, etc? It's frustrating to see my once perfect penmanship go bad.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Yes. And the hand strength exercises i made for stroke.

[@iidiltz]

@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS I didnt have a stroke but the right hand fingers feel like they're weak when gripping. I will chck that post thanks!

[@rhondascraftobsessions5817]

I haven't dropped my coffee cup yet, that would be tragic. But I drop everything else. I even have grip issues with toenail clippers! I also drop towels when I fold them.

[@cybereye2]

We’re living in what Sr Lucia told Fr Fuentes she described as the diabolical disorientation. We will cone through this I’d we ask the lord to come and place his divine will in our hearts

[@ritauy5500]

Am paralyzed on my right side after stroke in June 2019. First time to see you. Salamat

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I hope you are getting better and sana mas lalo kayo bumuti with my videos. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS sa manila ba kayo? Trying to follow what i can do, kasi my right side masyado mahina.

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Hindi po. Nasa atlanta, US po ako.

[@wonkyganu72]

I got it real bad on my right side, never give up, and therapy dose help.

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Hope , now ur better

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[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I thought nobody noticed. 😬 but yes, dont give up

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2011 po ako na baril sa bumbunan kaliwa apekted kanan parte ng katawan ko..naglalakad ako mano mano sa mesilo subdivision ..wakanv tungkod na gamit pakusong at paahon sa kabilang bundok tz pabalik sa bhay..salamat sa turo mo ..kapatid!!! 13years na nkaraan nkarecover nmn kht paano unti unti at tiis lng po may awa ang diyos!!!🙏

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Grabe ung fighting spirit mo brother. Ito ung nag papainspire sakin. Continue to inspire people. Share nyo po ung joirney nyo pra ma inspire ibang tao.

[@magednemr5557]

Thank you . More blessings for you I have Rt upper limb paresis i had stroke 7 years ago but my problem is handwriting i cant hold pen firmly also my handwriting so slowly and bad. Please any exercise can i improve it ?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Yes it will improve but it will be slow because the hand muscles are small but with this exercises should help

[@magednemr5557]

@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS Am grateful🌹

[@margaretyan9502]

Hi Nathan, I fell a few months ago and fractured my left elbow. I cannot straighten it. . Is there any exercise to help straighten it.. If so please advise.Thank you.

[@xmax1212]

How often do you do these?

[@ellaneta23]

Thank u

[@kirannisar653]

Can you please tell me how much time this exercise is to done? 1 time 2 time etc

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Twice a day. 10x3 sets is ideal

[@mamidiprabhakar6879]

My dear brother I am following your videos my left leg shiver and I could walk suddenly if stop and after there I start again I have only legs shivering please let me know if you are free thank

[@seiboimate897]

Nathan ,for BP Patient how far to do this exercise to overcome normal life

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

BP? When they have 75% strength, they should be able to do normal everyday tasks with supervision for safety

[@sanjibkumarraha2558]

Pl give video to correct hiper extension of leg towards back side

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Oooh. It is a neuro muscular reeducation. I need to formulate in how to show that

[@kirannisar653]

Hi how are you. I am patient of stroke. My arm and hand both are not working that i am not cutting proper vegetables etc. I was in tears please help me. How i can do my arm and hands work properly

[@deliacork7454]

How can I do these exercises when my fingers on the stroke hand are all bent?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Please search skills and wellness stroke hand

[@wompol7117]

find videos on stretching spastic hands

[@jhot0817]

Is so easy to say let’s do like this or like that when you have a normal condition 😅

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

This are exercises for grip. I do have coordination video too. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@lourdesescanilla4116]

Hirap ang left arms yng akinat d pa talagagumalaw yng mga daliri ko sir hirap ako mag hawak ng mga bagay mapa galaw ko pa ba ito 2 month na stroke left dide ang d ko magalaw ngayn lpls reply and what i can do

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Yes maam. Basta everyday therapy ka and wag sumuko. Check mo ung ibang vids ko and use the one appropriate for you. If medyo tight na arm mo ung stage 3 na video gamitin mo if tlgang wala pa kahit kunti movt, ung how to wake up your stroke arm gamitin mo na video.

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Sir Nathan.ano ang pwede sa daliri ko na laging nakabukas at bumaba sa pwestu ang balikat ko

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

About the shoulder, check nyo po ung video ko for shoulder pain. That should help po

[@katttavenkateshwarlu3943]

Wrist exercises show me sir and leg strenghing exercise

[@carolbullock7748]

After stroke fingers tip help

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Check the hand and arm video i madw. I hop it helps

[@anythingunderthesun27]

Hi nathan...

[@SaiKumar-gb6lk]

Sir my age is 21my left hand have been shaking since 2years please help me sir this exercise is not use full please help me sir

[@reveepajarion6735]

I cannot move myl left finger

[@lee-gane]

Thank you for impressed video. I wonder if you guys interested with our new grip 'SOUNDBODY'(connected with android mobile)

[@judyjohnson9743]

What if you hand and wrist doesn’t move

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Check the other video on how to open the hand. Type skills and wellness and open stroke hand

[@sandford-qx8jv]

What if you can't move your fingers

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Try doing my exercises for that first. Opening the hand is the first step

[@lucypoulailler2320]

my xwrist is stiff again

[@JoseReotan]

Dai kana mgpara hidli sa aga nalang ako mapatberapht

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How can I contact you

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

The comments section is okay

[@sued616]

I need this l hàve osteo ànd pd my left hànd is worse

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Teice a day should be enough. 🙏🏼

[@sued616]

@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS l did yesterday with my support worker thankyou

[@judyjohnson9743]

When fingers are curled it’s almost impossible

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Main goal is to be able to open the hand.

[@erdemasci5699]

Niye türkçe alt yazi yok

[@virginiacuevas7479]

what about hand with no grip at all. no movement.I cant move my hand. I cant do such exercises.

[@priyambadasah6335]

Sir plz translate it Hindi lt is very important for me iam a patient

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I dont know how to speak hindi. But im the description box, i wrote all the steps. You can copy and paste it to a translator

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E hindi nman mahahawakan kc walang pakiramdam

[@lucybausa7637]

thank. u. nathan can. u help. me where i.can find occupational. therapy ung home service po and how much po. im a stroke patient since may 5 2015 favor po pls message me po.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Sorry po. Nasa georgia po kc ako. Sana makatulong ung mga videos ko. Parang nasa harap nyo ma rin ako nito

[@dineshbansal8084]

Thanks!

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome