Improve Hand Function After Stroke Using Task-Specific Training

In this video, I take a deep but simplified dive into the evidence-based strategy of Task Specific Training and how to use it to improve hand function after a stroke. I cover the 5 “R’s” of Task Specific Training and give specific examples of how you can use them in your own recovery.
After watching this video, you’ll understand how to therapeutically set up activities at home so you can work on your recovery even if you don’t have access to therapy.
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Time Stamps
0:00 Intro
0:34 Relevancy
3:27 Random
5:22 Repetition
7:10 Reconstruction
9:21 Reinforcement
11:02 Outro
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Medical Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as a substitute for medical advice or treatment from a physician or qualified healthcare provider. Talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise or therapy regimen.

[@pokerchamp6556]

Thank you! You provide the best post stroke videos I have seen on KZbin. You don’t know how grateful I am.

[@yganoks48]

Hi dr. Elyse, I don't have any movement in my left arm. I always use my right hand to help my affected arm in doing my daily activities at home. Thanks for another great video. You encourage me to keep going and don't give up. I'M.. #BRAINAVMSURVIVOR #STROKESURVIVOR #NINEYEARS AND PROGRESSING

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Yesss! Keep it going!! You are strong!!💪

[@rehabhqofficial]

These are EXCELLENT Tips!!!

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Thank you so much :)

[@raflab24]

Elyse, you love what you are doing and helping so many people. Thank you, we owe you loads !

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@rafikb, Thank you for your kind words. You owe me nothing, I'm so happy to do it. Just keep working in your recovery and getting better :D

[@bonnieporter6302]

Another Great video! Thank you for all the work you are doing on the helpful videos for Stroke Survivors.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Thank you for your kind words! And you're so welcome. I'm so happy to do it :)

[@tjharris6530]

Thank you once again for doing these videos you're very encouraging and have so many different opportunities for recovery compared to other therapists

[@PostStrokeOrg]

So welcome! I'm glad you find them helpful :)

[@alisonquadros6674]

An other fantastic video, thanks a mil for your positive force of reinforcement, your videos are so helpful & the best 💞✨

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@alisonquadros, Thanks so much for your kind words and feedback! ❤️ Always good to hear from you

[@mohammedbulla8814]

Thank you for your butefull advice I found it very helpful 😊

[@kamalpandeysonu7496]

Thank you very much for your usefully video!

[@PostStrokeOrg]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@YvonneMwanangombe-pe9og]

Thank you I will try

[@berthamontemayor913]

this video is very encouraging and effective way to awaken your brain cognitive

[@YvonneMwanangombe-pe9og]

Thank you for the videos you love what you do

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@leslovesliberty1776]

Great video, thank you! What I've been doing since my stroke is when I can't do a task with my affected hand, instead of switching to my strong hand, I use BOTH hands together. I'm definitely seeing progress! 💯🙏🙌

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Thank you for sharing!

[@nirveshraghav4475]

Thanks a lot ❤

[@mohammedbulla8814]

Thank you for your butefull video I found it very helpful 😀 thanks ♥️ 😊

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Thank you so much god your kind words. I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@monaelkhamli7305]

Thank you elyse

[@tww2002]

Excellent information and video.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Glad it was helpful!

[@benitovaladez7596]

Makes sense...🤔 thank you.

[@clivekempson4411]

Elyse another awesome video

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Thank you, Clive😀

[@its_toxic.22]

Good video.

[@mrstevek118]

Great video. When I was in rehab I did some hand therapy that used a video game, that was when I saw first signs of movement in my fingers

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@stevekierstead, Thanks so much! That's great to hear. Personally, I wholeheartedly believe that video gaming in stroke recovery can be incredibly helpful!

[@mrstevek118]

@@PostStrokeOrg agreed Nintendo has one that uses fingers balance and arm swing. That’s the one I used. It was called Nintendo sports

[@mrstevek118]

@@PostStrokeOrg ❤️ I do too I didn’t have to think about it, I just played the game and my fingers automatically moved with the game, like it was natural thing to do

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@stevekierstead, thank you for sharing!

[@catherinemackenzie8687]

Thank you …. So very much !

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@catherinemackenzie, You are so welcome! ❤️

[@hoorainzaheer8839]

Excellent work

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@hoorainzaheer ❤️

[@khaledabdelhak4393]

شكرا 🌹، مزيد من التألق

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Thank you so much! I ran this through Google translate but am afraid that it will get my reply incorrect if I try to translate the other way. :)

[@khaledabdelhak4393]

@@PostStrokeOrg thanks for your repons. I translet (thank you 🌹، more and more)

[@zaldyarrazola4653]

Thank you very much

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@zaldyarrazola, You are so welcome! 🙂

[@denisejackson776]

Thank you.

[@annusharma943]

Male left and ke googlee bhi nahin aati hai uske liye koi exercise bataen

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Always a Joy to see you, queen. I see that Vox amp in the background; are you a musician?

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Ahhh, a violin 😂 the plot thickens....

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Hahaha My husband plays guitar and I play piano (very poorly). I picked up violin for a bit but stopped. But I never got rid of it because I would still like to learn😆

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

@@PostStrokeOrg Definitely keep up with the music, dear 😋

[@yganoks48]

@@PostStrokeOrg oh I love violin.. one of my dream is to play violin when my left arm improved. That's why I always watched your videos about arm and hand exercises. I started doing my exercises wirh you two months ago. I can feel the difference since then. Thanks again for helping us improved. #jesusourhealer

[@pokerchamp6556]

I experience neuropathy. Sometimes it can be very painful to exercise my hand tends to curl up and I’m starting to wear a brace at night and I use it as much as I possibly can. Do you have any suggestions or videos that can further help me?

[@samanthasims7123]

Thank u

[@PostStrokeOrg]

You're so welcome!

[@SimonHarrisPMP]

thnx for this :)

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@simonharris, Absolutely :)

[@rhumball]

Thank you. I actually hate exercises that have no meaning cause i get bored. I like incorporating my activities for therapy. I love cooking, baking, and cleaning. I’ve been sitting in front of my piano, and just close my eyes and imagining. I dont know how to get my right hand to play 😭, they get so stiff when i try to play.

[@thestoryninja8693]

My 82yo mom loved playing the piano but now doesn't even want to sit in front of the piano. The right hand is also weak however it seems she is finding it difficult to connect with the music in her head too. I would love to learn how more to encourage her to try the piano again as I know how healing music can be.

[@vishakhasingh4657]

Can you please talk about synergy pattern and how we can break it ? I can keep my hand straight while walking or doing easy activities, but as soon as I do something complex my elbow flexes up, it makes my very conscious and then it gets more difficult to control the involuntary moment.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@vishakhasing, Thanks so much for your recommendation. This is an important topic. I'll add it to my list!

[@minutofgroundhog]

I write right-handed now, should I go back to left ?

[@sajanninan4520]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@beatricerunn3589]

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[@rtaylorbond1970]

Do you have wrist exercises?

[@PostStrokeOrg]

I don't have a specific video just on wrist exercises but this video : kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnTUZZ6KibGFhpY has a few wrist exercises included! I hope that helps :)

[@legendary8838]

It’s hard to do when my hand stays in a fist like state

[@skcreates343]

My grandmother hand not working

[@annusharma943]

Please Hindi mein bataen

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@annusharma, I'm sorry but I don't have someone is able to translate my videos into Hindi at this time.

[@AJ-cg7zc]

Talk less and show the exercise. More than half video is talk.

[@misschanhauying]

Thank you very much for your useful video!

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@bellabella, You are so welcome! 😊