Occupational Therapy restores arm function after stroke

Patients who have had a stroke often experience reduced arm and hand function. Occupational Therapists use a range of hands-on
therapeutic techniques to restore these vital functional abilities.

[@AW-rl7qy]

It's when he breaths out at the end when you realise how hard he's been working through all of this. Simple movements we take for granted. That's some resilience.

[@peterharman8466]

I have the same problem and it's very very difficult n disappointing when you can't do something that you have done all your life n take for granted it's not easy at all. I work very, very hard just to lift my arm up to near vertical as possible n I still can't manage it easily it's flaming hard work 😪

[@Golden_Fox_Gaming]

Im helping my mother through this

[@juniorramsaroop3685]

​@@peterharman8466 I can't relate

[@cassiusmay9705]

You can see that woman is a very nice lady very caring loads of empathy

[@biotopiawaves9849]

1st rule to be a therapist , you have to be sympathetic.

[@marvelhlungwani]

@@biotopiawaves9849 Not sympathetic but empathetic. Sympathy is the least thing expected from any Therapist, it compromises intervention.

[@gjcchg1396]

@@biotopiawaves9849 bloop lm00o P.O. 2 W M

[@strokesurvivor2367]

I’m a stroke survivor myself. I suffered from Ischemic stroke 2 years ago. but life goes on keep fighting stroke survivors

[@bradgreenwood2658]

How is your recovery 2day?

[@strokesurvivor2367]

@@bradgreenwood2658 I still have a problem with my balance. Its 3 years but still recovering.

[@bradgreenwood2658]

Iam s survivor 3months old im walking good right side is usless

[@strokesurvivor2367]

@@bradgreenwood2658 3 months?? Just keep on doing excercise.

[@supervisor360]

Cool

[@daniellealtman7945]

I am currently a massage therapist exploring a career in OT. It's nice to know that my massage techniques can still be of use when I become an OT! Thanks for the videos :)

[@XCMBXPECTRAL420]

Hi, im a stroke patientwhere is your hospital located maamm, hrhere in the phil we dont have that kind o theraphy, pls help me

[@XCMBXPECTRAL420]

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[@glendalegarcia4292]

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[@nazadocious]

Same! I am an LMT pursuing OT (interested in upper extremity rehabilitation). Love to see this.

[@kishoresrinivas9660]

Hai

[@mysongujubuju]

Very nice video - I am an occupational therapist - worked with more than 800 stroke survivors over the past 6 years in London- all that I want to say - please do not stop using your hand after stroke, use every bit of movement that you have (it can be just flickers, means a muscle activity), rehabilitation should start day 1 after stroke, 'if you do not use it lose it' is the basic principle. There needs to be more education around role of hand in walking, and how foot placement influences outcome of hand exercises. Simply please do not give up. Wishing you all the best.

[@denisejackson776]

Wow, that sounds very interesting? Foot placement and hand? I have to look into that, thanx so much.😊

[@ismokeyzhd9057]

and what if you cant use it from day 1 its already lost?

[@albasmacenter3616]

Thanks for helping people we r proud of you..... I'm so happy when i help people in this situation and see them recover their health ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CorpoETerra]

These therapists and staff are wonderful!!!

[@mukeviolet7479]

Ohhh I wish I had a therapist like you for my husband who is completely paralyzed after a stroke. I will appreciate more videos or articles

[@lorinware6329]

Your husband wish the therapist was his wife

[@efrenfiao-ag1003]

Encourage him to start moving his arm and leg using his good hand.

[@vishavvishu408]

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[@deadbeatproz]

Watch the videos together and work on the therepy togethermake it happen

[@sianmickiewicz4877]

me too !

[@KA-ho7wt]

So happy for him. This really made me tear up

[@lilhen8448]

Good for him!!! I am proud of his achievement. I was in his shoes about 6 months ago

[@zionalleyne7692]

And how are you now I had a stroke too

[@lilhen8448]

I've made so many goals. I am now walking alone now

[@heleneimoukhuede4818]

@@lilhen8448 wow. Congrats. My husband has suffered a stroke. I hope his recovery comes too.

[@deadbeatproz]

@@lilhen8448 you're a hard worker congrats

[@lilhen8448]

@@heleneimoukhuede4818 it will you just h auu

[@sherritucker511]

I finally start therapy after 4 months of having a stroke that affected my right side and it has been very hard and not just on me but my husband as well now I can show him this video thank you

[@RashadSims-bh3zz]

Love same here my mom just had a stroke and she can walk but can't talk yet she can talk a little bit

[@mukeviolet7479]

Sherri Tucker so sorry get well soon.my husband too is paralyzed on both sides. Any video or article can help

[@bradgreenwood2658]

I had a stroke 6 months ago I'm still paralyzed on my right side after intense ot

[@m17434]

Thank you! I am a massage therapist working with my first stroke patient. This video is helpful. More please.

[@ryangraham1234]

Great video; a real educational gem in the maze of youtube uploads!

[@Blueshape7]

So proud to be an Occupational Therapist! Good work team! Nice work Sir :)

[@anitamitchell3452]

thank you for making this video ... very helpful to understand how to exercise that arm to get the most out of it.

[@brotherslife6816]

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[@andreajohnson7955]

Thanks for the video. I am working with my first stroke patient by now. I am a masseur and a nurse. I see to follow both the science and the instincts. I do body, limbs and facial massages, we train reading, talking, mimics, we excercise, and I have put some kinetapes on the foot, arm and hand. My client is improving so much, really. It has been 2 weeks, he can walk, slowly, but steadily, he articulates much better, the leg and glutes muscles are coming back, the palm starts to straighten. The client is 68, male. He is also my friend, so he trusts me and helps a lot. I come every day and he continues working after I leave. Guys, there is so much we can do! Don't give up on relatives and friends, it seems bad and scary at the beginning, but it is doable, we can do it! Btw, I work with him 30 to 60 minutes a day, also helping with showers and encouraging for occupational jobs like cooking, cutting apple, dressing on his own, and making sure he understands the progress in order to keep faith in recovery. Important point, and my friend knows, too. Strokes can repeat! So educate your clients to stay sensitive to sudden changes and to ask for assistance immediately if they feel like "it", in order to get help ASAP, and to preserve maximum of the gained. Lol to all.

[@OasesKing]

Wow this was wonderful. I wish them both well

[@Iamgayathrinagarajan]

My dad had stroke last week and his right side is paralysed ..this video helps..Thank you

[@redditanonymousconfessions3370]

Same thing happend to my dad 9 months ago he lost alot of memory and hardly knows anyones name he is paralyzed on his left side

[@aasmohiu7390]

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[@touchedbynature5445]

Amazing work, excellent therapist. 🇬🇧❤

[@DiEdraStinson]

I had a stroke 10 months ago. I am affected on my right side which seems to be 90% paralyzed. I am hoping & praying therapy can help me walk and wash normally again.

[@ebom4281]

I hope all is well! You will be healed, keep working and always have FAITH!!!🙏🏽🙏🏽 God Bless You!

[@pamelairving5295]

This is a really good video.I love my stroke recovery exercises from the UK charity Arni. Some great tips here that I will do too.

[@user-sm9tq5uo8l]

Nicc post

[@qualityelectronics2672]

Are you recovered?

[@ariellecrowder1416]

I really am enjoying watching this... It's what I do and preach almost every day with my clients!

[@MelisJoy]

Are you an OT as well? Or PT?

[@duurduranto]

I wish i could have service like this here in Dallas tx

[@TheMahound]

woulit be poossinlt to get a close up ofwhat you did to the fingers and the shoulders usin drawinga or by using plasticskelatel bonesto help unerstand what you are doing great video gives all stroke victims a real hope

[@pwdsinglemomraketera]

Hope to find an Occasional therapist like her to help my left arm to move..

[@MultiJamesman]

If what happens to the scapula happens as you described it at the start of the video, getting you fingers between it and the ribcage to massage the rhomboids is a much better way of solving the problem than just trying to range of motion it free.

[@raulduke3237]

I am an ota student 7 weeks into clinicals. Ty !

[@mutamente]

great video! Thanks!!

[@alejandramunoz487]

Very good video thanks

[@bellapallon1033]

Wow,this is a big help...Thank you❤️

[@robertw9677]

You seem very good i moved to california and could not find good therapy

[@christiansentali579]

Great upper limb rehab session. Was this in the U.S or Canada?

[@jaybeedelacruz520]

This man must be lucky, because this doesn't happen to everyone.

[@xoashleyyyyyyy]

great video!

[@TheMahound]

you talk about the muscle being stuck on to the scapula an also on the chest wall and scapula does that also apply to the fore arm and the bicep?

[@nasrullahkhan1411]

Thanks doctor. I need to learn how to make right arm, hand, right leg and foot of my mother start moving. She had had a stroke in July last year. Physiotherapist is constantly working but it is not result oriented. She is nearly 68.

[@PerryKassupo]

My dad recent;y got a stroke. I hope that with PT and OT, he can regain his right side mobility.

[@shaleemichelle]

Ahh, I love your fetus Yoongi pfp!! My mom just had a light stroke on her right side less than a week ago now, and she's feeling hopeless because she can't afford physical therapy, in order to restore the muscle function on her right side (as well as general motor function). Hence why I'm looking at these types of videos. From one ARMY to another, I hope your dad is able to recover his mobility, I'm wishing you both the best!! 💜

[@PerryKassupo]

@@shaleemichelle I am so sorry that happened to ya'll. I seriously pray that ya'll will get through this. I will tell you an exercise that I do is lifting my dad's arm up and he needs to look at it (15x) so maybe ya'll can try this. Nothing will recover immediately but give it a try! Another exercise I do with him is one hand holding his elbow and the other hand put pressure on his palm. Good luck and yay ARMY!

[@abrahamd2605]

@@shaleemichelle Try grounding,you can DIY an earthing mat cheap and easy. It's a natural treatment for almost all health problems, your mom should try it.

[@abrahamd2605]

Your dad should try grounding,it's easy and cheap to DIY an earthing mat.

[@efrenfiao-ag1003]

There are many materials at home that can be used as therapy materials. Why not start crumpling a t-shirt for finger strength development. As well, let him start standing to develop his knee and leg power.

[@dilrubizaman4133]

Doctor looks clean under arms

[@mrsnw5]

great! very helpful

[@bradmize1644]

Thank you, too bad my OT didn't help me this much. I'm sure I would have been farther along than I am now, 10 months post-stroke.

[@noradennis4361]

Same here. My OT only worked with me a few times. My lower arm/hand is WAY behind. Almost a year now since the stroke. I'm trying to walk on my own. Can do so very short distances. But the arm, still difficult to raise and lower and it's swollen all the time.

[@alejandrocamposrobledo8727]

Amazing!

[@hamonrye9823]

I would love to survey all the ppl in this chat thst have had strokes and see what they ate. And how their exercise routine was

[@drsoxami]

My wife had a rhs stroke 2 1/2 years ago. We've been doing all these exercises, and more, yet hardly any movement in her right arm and hand. It is so distressing and discouraging to see my sweetheart go through this. I don't know what to say.

[@user-fc2nn2gm2b]

Thank you

[@mgd.7819]

Hello I’m new to OT and currently in my level 2 fieldwork...my question is that, how do you write all the techniques into OT documentation....thank you

[@SaraRuthsStrokeRecovery-]

Fantastic I was advised to have deep tissue massage wow this is amazing xx

[@mariacalabrese3267]

Mum 😔😢❤

[@shahnazshaikh6833]

Can you guide to some video where therapy helps an old patient to be able to move or lift her hand ..it's been two month regular therapy and no results

[@peterharman8466]

Cor I wish she could work on my shoulder I have the exact same issues n I can't get this help here in the UK as there appears to be little to no follow up interest once you have been released from hospital. Im trying all these things myself by trial n error n I have no idea if I'm doing it right or causing more complications but I'll keep on trying to unlock my shoulder and fingers

[@b.rsworld3309]

This video is very good & informative ... My father has been paralyzed for many years.i will apply this exercises on my dad...

[@TheMahound]

should this exercise have been don immediately post stroke

[@sancti5824]

Don't give up and take it one day at a time.

[@marsinstituteofhealthandsc7013]

good we like OT. this is best therapeutic part

[@WITH-THE-BUSINESS.]

Great Effort and I'm Proud of you Sir.

[@maytrang671]

my husband just has brain surgery and his left arm and leg are paralyzed. His left shoulder is tight. This is exactly what he needs.

[@glynisebeaka1727]

Very informative and I enjoyed the video

[@HelenHayesHospital]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank You!

[@elrichrainechua1434]

I got stroke and tremor on my left arm what exercise can i do. Thank you

[@meidee8936]

I wonder how’s the patient doing right now, any updates please

[@tradisionaltherapiforstrok4803]

Try THIS,IF YOU FEEL TIGHT OR CROWDED IN YOU CHEST,YOU NEED TO EXHALE UR BREATH,AND IN THE SAME TIME U MOVE,

[@harbansnagi3497]

Gud job m also experienced massaage therapist in amritsar Punjab india

[@keithcrampton7403]

I need her she's great!!

[@blxckbexstnizam.k7551]

may god heal me from strok that im having now, ben 3 months to srtoke miss my family mykids n my lovely wife

[@anewtattoobynancy1]

Have you not been able to see them because of COVID? 😟

[@tgr.4550]

i feel his pain

[@salemmosa1027]

رائع استفدته منه بمجال عملي كمعالج فيزيائي

[@HelenHayesHospital]

Great!

[@strokerecoveryselfstoryhindi]

Never give up Recovery is always be Possible

[@miggidy85]

can you recommend a video for me? i havrnt opened my legey hand voluntarily in 4 years due to being shot in yhe head.

[@HelenHayesHospital]

All of our videos are on our Helen Hayes Hospital You Tube channel.

[@dorothylloyd8601]

I’m so very scared about my husbands future , my husband suffered s massive bleed on the brain two months ago , he’s just been transferred to the rehab ward today , he can’t talk well we have heard him say yes a couple of times and no , and a swear word came out the other day his right arm is still paralysed and his right leg was but I’ve seen him move his leg slightly now and then , I m hoping he gets something back cos he’s getting very agitated a lot

[@caesarmarshall5378]

I have a family member who had a mini stroke recently , spaciity has set in on the right side of patient, I try this procedure and it worked. Question I do have spaciity will set back in an hour later. Do I need to do this everyday?

[@tipsexperienceshowtosurviv6936]

How can I I contact with him

[@rashidaaziz1009]

Hi my son has brain stroke in 2018 he has recovered but his finger is not working , he cannot hold pen or spoon. Pls can you suggest some exercise to me i will be very thankful to you pls ma'am. Thank you

[@pamelawarren5405]

God bless this therapist.

[@rituduseja4975]

Please share video for lag massage. Thank you

[@indys4176]

My sister says she feels pain in her right arm and shoulder when she trys to practice those movements. Are we doing more harm to the shoulder by keep working threw the pain?

[@HelenHayesHospital]

Please tell your sister to stop and to consult her doctor.

[@RashadSims-bh3zz]

Thank u so much for this my mom can't move her left leg or arm at all hopefully this will helo

[@LeighMotheroftheBassistPARADIG]

My dad is exactly the same left side after his stroke 8 weeks ago. This looks interesting, I'm looking at mirror therapy as well.

[@adnanhusnain5549]

I am 68 years old.my femer broke on its own and I fell got.next day got operated the doctors inserted a rod and screwed from top and bottom. after 6 months I got the xray which showed that the bones has not been joined.i am taking vitamins,osnate D,calcium sachets twice a day. what should I do?

[@SaraRuthsStrokeRecovery-]

I wish I could do that with my arm I’m longing to reach xx

[@jesusballais7791]

exercisedo everything you can.its up to yourself font lose hoprfirst..helpyourself

[@jesusballais7791]

everythingson you tube. look at it

[@SaraRuthsStrokeRecovery-]

How is this gentleman doing with his Recovery I hope he’s doing ok xx

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[@evanmax2007]

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[@yourmumsy1081]

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[@anneartetabriones2042]

Good!

[@bachirarioua9936]

سلام عليكم انا شاب ابلغ من العمر 26 سنة من ولاية باتنة اعاني من اعاقة حركية ولا استطيع ان امشي مسافة طويلة ووضعي الصحي يحرجني كثيرا واريد ان اعالج قبل ان احكم الفراش فارادتي قوية اريد تحدي هده الاعاقة

[@brookealexander8094]

I had a TIA stroke on New Years due to high blood pressure 🥺

[@demasayfoor4613]

Thank you now how to help my dad

[@k27sweat]

i need her shes amazing! MY ots arent doing any of this

[@vaughnwalker1840]

Mines sucks

[@harishkapoor9827]

👍 Thanks. please send me your more videos.

[@anandewan972]

My father had a hemorrhagic stroke 3 years ago..his weakness at leftside..some therapist recommended to apply IRR Machine on affected side but some are saying no need for IRR for my father..only sports injured people can take IRR therary..now i want your advice can my father take it or not....plz...

[@HelenHayesHospital]

Treatment varies by individual and diagnosis. We would advise that each patient’s treatment team look into the benefits of particular treatment options on a case-by-case basis.

[@fila365]

No bobath PT?

[@spektrumFTW]

Hi i have a few questions. Im in the OT program now and i dont see these types of techniques in our curriculum. I was wondering if this is something you learned outside of school. Also when doing this kind of therapy as an OT dont you always have to link it back to adls and such.

[@guyver77]

spektrumFTW education continues well beyond the masters OT curriculum. Its all rudimentary while youre in school

[@zawanahomar7011]

she uses occupation as means when she instructs him to reach for bottles of medicine there. managing medicine and reaching medicine is IADL.

[@sa6298]

I recommend bobath or NDT certification

[@anasyifa6806]

is this using bobath concept ?

[@daphnerodriguez9980]

THANKS YOU GOODNESS 🌟 DAPHNE COTTON ALWAYS 💜 AWESOME

[@shaguftashah8457]

Have a doubt, do you need to do this exercises so slowly or you can do fast (the stretching part)

[@zakaulla8255]

How many Maximum years can a right stroke patient can live.?

[@efrenfiao-ag1003]

For as long as old age can go depending on food intake and exercise.

[@sharushaka6057]

Mam I am a patient suffering from left hemiplegia for 2 yrs hands work 50 percent but fingers not working wat should I do

[@kreativekorpze596]

My girl had a stroke trying help her right arm back to normal

[@user-du1cy5cs6m]

GREAT

[@aaa-mx3kd]

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[@briangode1381]

I had a stroke January 2014 then in the hospital 3and one half days now since 2 February then at a nursing home still there I love using this I ad for what I see on stroke dating automobiles marraige foodie more I donot know why the volks here will not look at I pad videos on my problems oh we can’t do that or no one can leave the building so I can not go out to try for more healthcare not being done here it is over seven half years now I have seen some much less time stroke or worse heart not four months are much better just why I wonder thank you

[@yourfoodisyourmedicine3273]

Good

[@gopikishore5867]

Inhyderabad your clinic is there

[@ringkhangbasumatary4906]

Thanks mam.

[@ashishmaru67]

My mother has same issue with right arm and got paralysis and fracture in wrist.

[@ayurcaree6324]

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[@masoudmalakoutipour944]

such a great improvement how long takes to open up tight wrist???

[@HelenHayesHospital]

Treatment varies by individual and diagnosis. We would advise that each patient’s treatment team look into the benefits of particular treatment options on a case-by-case basis.

[@masoudmalakoutipour944]

Yes sure for mild flexsion how long takes to straighten the wrist and fingers?

[@user-wr7ut5mx2u]

My dad😢😢

[@Thingolness]

I am confused. How's that OT and not physio/physical therapy?

[@jessicamakonyango9164]

Thingolness you cannot begin with functional activities before you mobilize the joints and stretch,make the movements easier when you are working on funtion

[@lily-hazy8823]

OTs also tend to deal with more fine motor skills than PT, though there are some therapies like behavioral occupational therapy that don't focus as much on that. But the fine motor practice of holding his arm up and moving it in a small circle would be considered occupational therapy fine motor practice