How to Move a Flaccid or Weak Stroke Arm

If you just had a stroke and your arm is still Falccid or flimsy, this video might help you.
Immediately after stroke, your arm will be very weak and difficult to move. This stage is called flaccidity.
It is very crucial at this stage to start your therapy and rehabilitation immediately. In this video we will be using simple tools that you can find at home. We will be using a hairbrush and a back scratcher. We will be doing fast brushing and fast tapping to wake up and move your stroke arm.
We will start from the top to bottom.
The first area we need to work on will be your shoulder. We will brush your trapezius muscle if you can reach it but if not use your back scratcher. Brush or tap it for about 30 seconds. Then try to shrug your shoulders. Move both at the same time.
Next area we need to work on will be your shoulder blade muscles. This is where you will find your rotator cuff muscles which are weak. You’ll have subluxation or that space that you will see and feel at the top partnof your shoulder. To reach that the area, use your back scratcher tap your shoulder blade and muscles for 30 seconds. Next is to keep your elbow close to your body while moving your forearm towards and away from your belly. If you don’t feel any movement assist your arm in doing that movement.
After that, we will brush our deltoids. Will brush the front and the side part of our deltoid for 30 seconds she can reach the back as well do that. After doing so, move your shoulder forward and upward. Also try to move your arm Sideways.
Next area we need to work on will be your biceps. Brush or tap the belly of your biceps using your hairbrush for 30 seconds going up. Now try to bend your elbow or bring your hand to your mouth. This point it might be difficult so put your arm on the table and slide your forearm towards you. Next area we need to work on is your triceps. To reach that, place your arm on the table and tap the back of your arm for 30 seconds then move your arm away from you. In order to move your wrist, hand and fingers we need to tap your forearm. To close your hand, flex you wrist and close your fingers, we need to brush or tap the palm side of your forearm. After 30 seconds try to bend your wrist. Brush or tap again for 30 seconds then try closing your hand.
We also need to open and extend your wrist. To do that we need to brush the backside of our forearm for 30 seconds and then extend your wrist. Do that several times and assist your wrist if needed. To open your hand and extend your fingers, brush the backside of your forearm and your hand then try to open your hand and extend your fingers. Do not be discouraged. Your hand will need a lot of practice because of the complexity of the movements it has to do. Assist your hand and fingers in moving using your good or unaffected arm and hand.
#stroke #strokerecovery #strokeawareness
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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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[@CarlLee-xh2hh]

I am 15, and I have a stroke since birth and i will use ur videos to recover (this is my day 1)

[@aixinghan6021]

Thank you Nathan for this exercise. I had stroke 3 1/2 years ago and my left arm is still very stiff. I am so glad that I found you. I have been using all of your videos to do my daily exercise. Your exercise is very informative and easy to follow. I am still fighting for my recovery. As you said “ Be Consistency” and “Never Give Up”. I appreciate and respect your dedication Nathan!🙏🙏🙏

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

awwww.. this inspires me to do more

[@sharoncook7393]

I had my stroke 4 years ago. I just found Nathan, I’m going to this also, please don’t give up 😀 Sharon

[@someshsood9177]

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[@mustajabhaider2258]

what was your age when suffered from stroke

[@protectthechildrenandadult1064]

@@mustajabhaider2258 I was 52 when I had my stroke 6/25/2019, thanks, Sharon

[@user-si5qe5sz5k]

thank you sir nathan.your exercises helped me a lot in overcoming my flaccidity in my left arm.

[@chrisgriffin9164]

I have been researching all day and night, and this video was so good, I wrote it all down. thank you very much for sharing.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Glad to help. :-) you can also follow along

[@adetunjitaofiq6928]

Thank you very much for the video

[@Yae391]

Thank you!

[@steveh1460]

Great video thanks!

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You bet!

[@venendilsg4399]

Thank you

[@user-si5qe5sz5k]

Thank u so much sir nathan.ifound ur video easy to follow but very helpful to recover my stiff left arm if i do it consistently.

[@zouzou6424]

Thanks 🙏🙏🙏

[@aixinghan6021]

Thanks!

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

thank you too

[@mamalangkassakayan6425]

Masha Allah tabaraqallah watching from Salalah Oman thank you so much for sharing your knowledge 🙏❤️❤️❤️🇴🇲

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome. 🙏🏼

[@FredVincentNouvertne-he1bx]

Thanks

[@jhot0817]

Thank You watching you from USA.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Welcome

[@euphyt8191]

What a good activator very interesting i have weak arms and legs i will buy hair brush and try it thank you very much

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@user-iz1wp2dz1y]

Thank you so much i watch this video from Kenya

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Yo!!! Shout out to you. 🙏🏼❤️

[@vijayanthony7879]

My dear You are certainly God gifted. So much confident you are. Patient should have patience and then they will benefit by following these exercises.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I cant say it any better. Thank you

[@angelic7007]

Recovery takes alot of patience. The hardest thing I ever had to do in my life.

[@user-zp7ld3lk7g]

How often should these exercises be done

[@ma.divinaboncalos6031]

Thanks po Dr. Nathan. I'm very happy to watch your videos because I'm worried about my left arm. Since I got stroked I never did anything for my arm and hand. So i downloaded these videos as reference. 😊

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Awesooome. Keep getting better. Sana mabawi na most ng movements nyo po

[@AJtheimmortal]

Thank you very much for this. My mom has this problem.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome

[@BabySinshine]

How can you help with moving the stroke leg toes

[@maryannebe3470]

Thanks for the videos, my dad is excited to do them even though i found an OT for him

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

PT and OT studied almost the same approaches except for the last 2 yrs. These trchniques are what i use with my patients

[@gregoryprieto5987]

Thanks again! Do you have a shuffle option?

[@cyrilpanesa4335]

thank you nathan i can now riding my bike cycle. mountain vike. though my left arm is not quite strong. i must get to normal because i must have income for my meds and other needs

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Keep going. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@EstherChauke-iy8zq]

Thank you I hope my hand will work again I'm from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@wapaki]

Yes, I found this video... thank you ❤

[@anabelledullete]

Thank you sa exercise video mo naka galaw na ang kmay ko💗💗

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome po. Share nyo po if may support group kau

[@marieever543]

Omg thanks i found this video...my hubby had tbi,same problem with his left hand and i am really looking for this kind of vids.....this will help a lot..mejo pricey din kasi pag kukuha ka ng occupational therapist..

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Medyo nga maam. But please do mga 3 sessions para malearn ung mga recommendations nila after they evaluated you po. Iba kc pag nakita namin ng personal tlga. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@marieever543]

@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS meron po xang pt bone setting every 4 days home service..di padin po kasi xa nkakalakad sir..ano po kaya maganda para mabilis xang makalakad? 2mos napo since naaksidente xa sa motor until now di papo xa nakakatayo at nakakalakad pero nakakabangon npo xa from bed para umupo pero need padin po alalayan..thanks po in advance..

[@jessicasamiano8163]

Thank you very much Doc Nathan sa mga video nakafollow ko! Hope makarecover paspas ako left arm

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I hops so too. Share mo din po if prt kau ng facebook support group. Para mas madami matulongan

[@solomonabiama354]

Thanks Dr, I have a similar challenge but gradually getting better.the challenge now is weakness of general body

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

How is your appetite?

[@pencruzwear]

Hello Nathan! Thankyou for your video. I’m wondering about a client of mine who suffered his stroke last year. Other therapies were considered more important at the time. Can l still help him using these exercises now? Is there still a chance of some rehab? Or do l need to modify the exercises because of this? It’s for a flaccid arm.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

If it has been a year, the arm might not be flaccid anymore. Maybe not too soastic but it has started. Try this video still and instruct the movement you want the client to do. Start with shoulder sheugs and elbow bending. Theb try arm pulling and pushing with assistance from you

[@jonrivera-ds9mf]

Tanx u po

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Walang anuman po

[@glax4373]

Thank you so much for your videos. Very very thankful and appreciative .] One question, what's going on with my arm if it shakes, specially when I try to hold something or in the action of my arm heading towards the thing im going to grab. good exercise for this problem. Thank you

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You might be talking about clonus. Arm clonus. If not, it could just be weakness. I see both after a stroke

[@MrsTessWren]

I too get clonus on overuse. It’s a fine line…

[@aixinghan6021]

Hi Nathan, when I do the brushing or tapping , does the brush have to contact the skin? Thank you!

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Yes fast but light. From far from the targetted joint towards it is the direction.

[@jaimesgran-d6070]

Thank you. How about stiffness doc, how do we make it flex again. I feel my leg to be very heavy, sense of coldness too

[@christineingraham5848]

Jamie Stationary bike helped me and a stepper from Walmart if your is not so good you can sit and use the stepper

[@urmiparmar2519]

Niceinfobru

[@miltonabhishek5373]

Left side hanging numbness, tingling, heavy. What should do. cannot it feel the things.

[@pacifiqueumulisa9342]

Thanks, but my uncle when we re doing exercises his paining why?

[@pamhammond9476]

My weak arm lay on my stomach. Can you help me train my weak arm to relax? My muscles are contracted and muscles are super Tight? Help me, please.

[@mega00760]

Sir my main problem is lifting my left hand above my head, very painful anything on that

[@vinny-lp5qv]

i recently had surgery for severe cervical stenosis and have lost a lot of function in my upper arms and fingers and was wondering if there are any you tube channels that talk about rehabilitation after spinal cord injuries ?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

There might be somebody. The nerve needs to grow back and for the mean time, move the limbs involved to orevent contractures

[@ritasequeira4075]

Thank you Nathan. After the brain stroke My fingers are swollen and I can't fist my fingers and swelling on palm too. Bcos of swelling can't fold finger its painful. Kindly give me some exercises

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Try this technique: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJumnX6hqdB4b9k

[@tanoshatoney6974]

For a complete flaccid arm, Do you do all these in one day or focus on one part per day

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

All of it in one day.

[@cyrilpanesa4335]

hello boss nathan since i am a Pilipino not good in english i would ask what is nitrate oxide for? it is good for us steoke person?

[@siewchinwong6451]

Thank you for the videos, do you have any video that can help wake up the foot and ankle muscles ? My father is still not able to lift up his foot, it is still dropping down, and he complains that his leg is very heavy.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I will develop a video for that. 🙏🏼

[@siewchinwong6451]

@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS thank you very much. Appreciate it 🙏

[@thesilverfox545]

Hello Dr a month since my stroke on right side numb and piñs and needles all the time esp my hand

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I will check if i can make a video for that

[@rexsarigumba9496]

Thank you kabayan alam ko na gagawin ko sa Asawa ko na mild stroke kc sya

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

any time po. araw araw lng po na therapy. sana makita xa ng PT or OT kahit a few times po

[@al-reym.apostol7196]

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[@SaRaHSaLiX]

My Father had a stroke 4 years ago. During Covid and really didn't receive the rehab he deserved. He has right side hemiplesia . He can lift leg but not walk on it. His right arm he cannot move at all. Is it too late? He's kind of given up. PT now focused on his leg more than anything .

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

It is not really late, but encourage him to do his therapy and be consistent. He also needs to do his home exercises given with or without the help of others.

[@linamora9169]

What do you recommend I do to put weight on my left foot ?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

And when was the stroke?

[@linamora9169]

Almost 3 years ago.Dr says I won't walk again but I know I will what do you recommend that I do to put weight on my left side?

[@baronovuru8931]

Good evening chief, my name is Baron an OT technician from Nigeria , we have a flaccid hemiplegia patient , it though we do I do.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Yes. This should help. Fast tapping, fast brushing and icing

[@hastha7083]

I DONT REALLY THINK WE SHOULD HAVE TO DO THE WRIST FLEXION.... WRIST EXTENTION IS WHAT MUST BE DONE. BECAUSE IN INITIAL FLACCID PARALYTIC CONDITION , ARM IS GOING TO BE ADDUCTED, INTERNALLY ROTATED AND THEN WRIST GOES IN FOR FLEXION . SO THE GOAL OF THE Rehabilitation ,SHOULD BE TO ,MAINTAIN ARM IN ABDUCTION , EXTERNAL ROTATION AND WRIST EXTENTION... WITH FINGER EXTENTIONS.. JUST BRUSHING WITH A COMB OR BRUSH IS NOT GOING TO HELP .... PLEASE ADVICE, PROMPTLY... SOFT TAPPING ON THE AFFECTED MUSCLES, DURING THE ABDUCTION, EXTERNAL ROTATION OF SHOULDER ,WITH WRIST EXTENTION ,... WILL REALLY HELP BRING BACK, NORMAL MUSCLE CONTRACTION..IN TO THESE MUSCLES BACK AGAIN... PEOPLE WATCH YOUR CHANNEL, FOR EFFECTIVE REHABILITATION THERAPY....STUDY AND THEN POST THE EXERCISES CORRECTLY

[@geethakannan1973]

Hi nathan.. where are you from

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I am filipino. 🇵🇭

[@protectthechildrenandadult1064]

I was 52 in 6/25/2019. I am trying to reply from comment

[@zenaidamarzan6223]

thank you..yan problema ko sa right hand ko...

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Sana makatulong po.

[@uchechiihesiulor]

I've been sick for a year can this work for me?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

May not be the exercises for you. Look i to my other exercises. Maybe for the stroke with the 2nd stage

[@yeahiprotest]

What about using a massage gun on the affected arm ?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Yes. It will help. Avoid bony prominences

[@johnprince21421]

Will a comb work as well or better result to use brush?

[@tinam2696]

I had a stroke last year. My right arm, hand & foot are SO STIFF (not to mention the right side if my face). Nothing helps 😢

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

This is not the right exercise for you. Try the other videos specially on how to loosen up your arm

[@jaycee375.]

pwede po ba bawin to kahit di nagalaw buong left hand arm doc?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

If flaccid or lupaypay. Walang stiffness pa po

[@rucellequirona9683]

How to move stroke fingers

[@dansathira4573]

all you do here is for patient who already can move the arm, not for those who got no control.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

This is to deveop muscle tone and eventually move the arm

[@joniemanaga8596]

foot and hsnd weak

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Try these exercises and progress as it gets easier with the other videos i have

[@ljperez4916]

Sir gud day araw Araw ba apply Nyan G0d bless you and your family Strock ako 26 days na kanan paa at kana kamay salamat po

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Yes po. As many times as you can

[@cherylcoxcurry5267]

Me too, nite bite

[@taulafruean5998]

Will these work after 15years of having a stroke?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Im sure you are not flaccid anymore. The other videos should help you. Type skills and wellness stroke

[@Sgdl1978]

Can I do this to my father while he is in a lying position?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

For sure. ❤️❤️❤️

[@fikertekidanemariam4104]

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[@jordankryansultan832]

Filipino sir?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Yes sir.

[@Youngdaggerdick565]

what he sayin in the beginning and end

[@user-os2hj9cx6t]

Thanks

[@al-reym.apostol7196]

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