How to Get Your Stroke Arm Stronger | Stroke Recovery

[@chirstopherj22]

I had a stroke on the 17th of April an my left arm is useless, I've just found your videos on here and my arm has started to have a bit of use know ,I'm still plugging away with your exercises and hopefully I'm starting to use my arm more and more thanks Nathan

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

That is so awesome to hear. When people are consistent with their therapy, there will be results. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@giftyocran2746]

I have gain strength in my arm but I can't write cos fine motor skills is not back. Any help for me

[@olayaramirez4772]

Nathan you are very blessed for your help to so many people. I am stroke survivor since 3 month ago. I have my right arm in intensive aand particular attention. I can't arise it because is flaccid. My hand not stay firm. When on bed I can complete some exercises like arise my arm over my head but no when stand on my foot

[@JohnSydneyYamane]

Thank you for your videos and the most practical daily exercises I ever done and I my arms are tingling! Thanks foe being there! Aloha!

[@louismzobe3073]

Thanks a mil Nathan, you're amazing bro. You just have a way at circumventing dispondency.good work sir,we appreciate all you do for us🙏🌸

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I appreciate that!

[@lucysoreno7016]

Watching your video in KZbin very helpful to me as a stroke person thank you

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome. When you are motivattd, and practice everyday, thats when you progress

[@favoritepraisesongshanapon2261]

A million thanks Nathan! God bless you more !

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

thank you too. keep practicing and update us please

[@angiechapman4308]

Thanks for your help its been over 15 yrs post stroke

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

you are welcome. be gentle during the stretching phase. and wear your splint please

[@deshungrant31]

Thank you Nat! For every video I save them all...every time! Love from Atlanta

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Awww. Thank you too. Share this to a facegroup group if you are part of a support group. Praying for your healing too

[@humanhood101sparentalconfe6]

Very helpful thank you will be using your vids from now on

[@eunetmwanza8915]

Thank you so much have lean something for I have a stroke to my left side

[@Nichole-i8p]

Very grateful Nathan. God bless

[@nganguyen-ug6oc]

Thank you so much! Keep doing every day!

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Thats the spirit!!! Wooop wooop

[@tangerinedrums1971]

Thank you for bringing these.

[@chinmoyroygupta1486]

Thanks a lot for your good teaching .God bless u.

[@tituschad1144]

Thank you so much Nathan.

[@ctranjones]

My dad had a stroke December of 2023 and we are still struggling with his arm, but it’s still a huge recovery. He lost all abilities in the right (dominant) side. He is walking with cane now- we are all very impressed. But still struggling with the arm. He had the spacing in the shoulder and arm, his OT has recommended a stimulator that we use, but it’s so hard to keep him to wear it for 8hrs due to it shutting off automatically. Also uses an arm/shoulder sling that has a slight pillow that sits on the inside of his arm. Would these be safe for him to do. He has shown so much progress so far.

[@amorpotian8975]

Thank you Nathan it help me a lot God bless you

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome. Keep us updated with your progress

[@felicisimataroma8383]

Surely add on my routine

[@olayaramirez4772]

My name is Olaya and I will appreciate your help

[@sumiyyahj]

Great advice like usual Nathan I like the mantra “consistency is key”

[@estherukaobasi7556]

Thank you.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome

[@killygounden5849]

Thank you Nathan very helpful 🙏

[@NgaNguyen-pz4pm]

My sister just have stroke and she couldn’t move her arm or legs 😢

[@UrbanSwagger]

Thank you for these great exercises, Nathan. After I had a stroke, the doc gave me an alcohol shot in the armpit to reduce spasticity. It seems to have ruined my bicep. There's no muscle tone in it now, just flab. Initially I couldn't even curl one-pound. Now I'm at least able to curl three-pounds, but the effort it takes is tremendous. Will continued weight bearing exercises help me? I don't know if this is my new normal or if I should keep pushing.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Please keep pushing. Even body builders spend years to get those muscles. With your kind of motivation, you will have unlimited potential to recover

[@UrbanSwagger]

@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS Will do, Nathan! Thank you for your helpful feedback.

[@domingocariaga1064]

Thank For your teaching.

[@ritauy5500]

Thank you will watch and try it

[@vijayanthony7879]

You are excellent. God bless you

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

God Bless you too

[@sunnykwong4619]

Could you do a high level video to go over the various stages of UE REHAB from Stroke, including symptoms and challenges of each stage, from paralysis, spasticity to Strengthening. It will be helpful to include a playlist to the individual video of each stage that you have made to get additional information. Thanks! It kind of gives a roadmap of what to expect and be prepared for. I made the mistake of skipping forward to working on the hand before the shoulder and elbow was ready.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Good suggestion. I’ll take note of it. But I do have a playlist for stroke. click on the playlist up and look for stroke.

[@joytan-xv4tg]

❤aQQaq1aQa919😂86.salveo barly

[@wilmamejia1149]

Cause I have a friend who suffered stroke twice already. She cannot make her hand straight anymore

[@louisaa3911]

Good morning Nathan I am watching your guides God bless you a question what and how I train my arm not to shift back while I am walking thanks and how can I reach you nice day from louisa

[@anicetagarcia841]

Thank you doc, God bless.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Godbless you too po

[@noaminoami]

Thank you

[@colinglover4929]

hi there i have regained reasonable range of motion in shoulder and elbow very tiny movement in wrist, and fingers . when I try to move wrist and fingers my foot moves involantarily as well. is there a reason for this? Thank you for wonderful videos

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Yes. Because of the stroke, primitive reflexes manifested. With practice more mature patterns of movement will take place

[@53lorettaable]

@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS thank you for explaining this movement. I've asked other therapists and no explanation just strange looks at me. Thank you ❤️

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Glad to help. And i will be honest when i dont know something too. ❤️❤️❤️

[@dorothyschriver6076]

😊my left hand arm leg is so heavy how do I get my strength back please 🙏

[@rickscott6476]

Thank you Nathon

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome. 🙏🏼

[@kurshifmahomed1137]

Thank you doc god bless you

[@junreypungay4950]

Daghan salamat ani video sir nathan

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Walay sapayan

[@MisshBing]

Thanks big help

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Im glad. Stick to it and consistency is the key. Never give up

[@abdulrahmank280]

Hi. Thank you for these valuable information. Can you please share some good exercies for stroke patients to do it at home by themselves for arm & leg which have moderate level spasticity? Regards

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Thats a good goal to make. I hope i can help.

[@juheyang2476]

PleSe share I need helpAsP

[@leahmartirez4514]

salamatsamgaexercisesidolwalakasiakobudgetpatparapangtherapy

[@bernardhiggs511]

Thanks!

[@peterheath9002]

That's al very will But I can't unclench my left hand! To do the left arm lift

[@jswim11]

amazing!!! im in OT school and all of your stroke videos are so helpful for my rotations!

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Glad to help. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@louismzobe3073]

I had a severe stroke two years ago in 2021, I'm struggling a lit with arm swing.please advise how long or how many times to do your exercises a day.thanks

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

As often as you can. Start with twice a day

[@louismzobe3073]

@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS Blessings 🙏🙏🙏

[@aixinghan6021]

Hi Nathan, when I do the “Table wipe ping can I just put the towel underneath but not covering my hand? Thank you!

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Sure. Another way is a pillow case. They slide easier.

[@sirinajohnson7745]

God bless you,bro

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

God bless you too

[@vijayanthony7879]

Hi dear, you are the best

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Thank you vijay. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@usmanufg-comeuppro4343]

Hi Thanks for videos , I m suffering from stroke sice last 4 year. I have very tight stiffness in hand and foot these have been Dropped

[@usmanufg-comeuppro4343]

Is that possible I can recover

[@DanOne1513]

@@usmanufg-comeuppro4343 yes you can... keep practicing exercises and walking... take every other day off and stay positive!

[@anicetagarcia841]

Get well soon mars

[@patrickrobinson4559]

Good job

[@louismzobe3073]

Hi Nathan,I had my stroke in 2021. left side. Please assist me with assisted elbow be doing,when moving from half way to touch my shoulder,my fingers/palm come straight to my face through to my left eye.the problem here is that my hand/palm is somehow slanting or(when I try to face my palm up,it won't face completely up, my hand makes about 160degrees instedt of 180,basically if I havecoins or marbles on my palm,they will simple roll off my hand/palm toward my pinkie and off my hand to the floor. Also when doing my forearm rollingtryina open my hand/palm face up,it simple rolls back shut face down like a spring. I practically have to force it face up which is converse opposite to rolling. Please assist with your wisdom.regards and thanks for it all🙏

[@louismzobe3073]

IHi Nathan,the help I requested is with assisting elbow bending,I see I typed assisted elbow binding,apologies🙏

[@xmax1212]

Is this for beginners?

[@louismzobe3073]

Does weight picking help in any way.?thanks

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Definitely. Start with light weights. If you are working on learning how to swing your arm, place cans in a bag and hold it with the affected arm and swing the bag

[@brendaeguia8518]

Sir mag tanong lang sa mga na stroke,anong massage Ang dapat gawin??

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

If spastic po ang arm or leg, deep and slow. Do the oppoisite pag tlgang flaccid pa

[@izzatmohammad2288]

Excellent

[@joyceofori2759]

How to you work on your fingers which are always clinging

[@pamvaughn2473]

How many times aday should a person do these exercises and how many repetitions should you do?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Twice a day around 10-15x if you can

[@lannythe1568]

I am stroke my wrise not fungsion What exercise can do

[@tangerinedrums1971]

How about tongue exercise? My son's father hasca stroke and have slur speech. My friend who have experienced taking care stroke patients suggested gum chewing. The patient improve his speech a little and able to speak clearer Is there any other exercise you could suggest?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I was just making one

[@duncantanega2705]

How about u can move my left hand no power, what can i do exercse

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Check out the stroke playlist. Click on my icon and click on the playlist tab then the stroke playlist. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@fifthavenuegirl]

I have been using the Motus Nova @MotusNova robotic wrist machine since May this year. My one year anniversary happened October 11th this year. I have been keeping track of my progress though it's been slow I've been recording on my phone the improvements I see so I can look back and listen when I feel down and I must say and I have seen improvements I was able to use the electric can opener which requires both hands. When I first had my stroke I couldn't even use it because I couldn't lift the can and you have to lift the can and hold it so that and then hold the top part and push down so the magnet will come out and hold the can. I was able to do that and I was able to hold the actually hold the blow dryer up. I'm still weak but I was able to hold it up higher yeah for a few seconds and that was very gratifying. The yogurt cup it doesn't droop as much when I hold it in my hand in the air I still wanted to stay longer but that was pretty good. and I have protein drinks I drink that is another area or I want my arm my wrist I want it to hold it up straight. I've noticed is my drop wrist used to kind of pop out when I lay flat and my masseuse told me look it looks flat now and I did notice this looks flat so it's helping I'm doing a lot of different things but this is definitely helping it I've done 1.2 million repetitions now.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

This is such a nice progress report. Thank you for sharing this.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

What exercises have you been doing?

[@fifthavenuegirl]

hello. thank you. motus nova wrist daily, music glove when it is not broken, cando wheel for supination, dowell laying down for shoulder, up and down and side of arm, estim, kid blocks, but still have to assist holding arm somewhat tennis ball drop in bow, then lunge walking, sometimes bu got bad at end of summer it is 2 acres, steps, squats, lunge walking. was doing pool therapy but too far to drive im desperate to get better. i really enjoy your videos @@SKILLSANDWELLNESS

[@ceciliostodomingo7543]

Salamatpo

[@wilmamejia1149]

Do you have clinic here in Metro Manila. We are from Pasay

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Unfortunately i am based in US po. But if may question po kau, post lng dito or sa instagram ko po. Skillsandwellness

[@MUTAHIRRAJPOOT465]

Hi Nathan I am from Pakistan,my husband has stroke from 2 June..he has shoulder pain and arm do not move till now... What should I do.... from 2 days before, his hand is become puffy

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Mobilize and elevate it please. Massage it going up froM where it starts to swell going up towards the armpit.

[@MUTAHIRRAJPOOT465]

@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS okay thank you Nathan God bless you

[@currier70]

I don’t find that video that show how to secure the cane on my hand

[@sumiyyahj]

I’m not able to do that yet it can’t swing limited movement anything else

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Try to visualize and do it informt of a mirror for better feedback

[@thandonana225]

Wooooow you are amazing 👏 ❤

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Awww. Thanks

[@HuberthAtienza]

Stroke doc right hand

[@amorpotian8975]

If my arms are still close what will i do

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

How long ago was the stroke?

[@trdrockwarrior_sport4432]

theres no way i could put my effected arm on a nane and grab the shirt it would slip off because all the tone it has ill try that letting my arm hand my effected side is my left

[@aashammotwani7770]

Sir pl guide me for weak thigh muscles

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Planing on doing that. But i do have exercises for the legs while on the couch

[@estherinyang809]

Hi Mr Nathan I can't write yet

[@reysuanreysuan]

Iam verligino suan can.help me also

[@corazongando9772]

How about spasticy sir, it gets in the way in that exercises, how to reduce or prevent the elbow from flexing while doing those exercises.thanks

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

The video before that might help you more. Check out the stroke playlist on the main page of my channel

[@ma.cristinaceles3710]

@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS I'm 2going to3 yrs stroke I can do some of the exercises but still my stroke right arm feels weak pa rin but I cancarry some of my things downward only I can't lift it higher.

[@charmainebatad931]

😊

[@DRSKBANSAL]

Which stroke? Cause of stroke?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I dont understand the question? Sorry ive been pondering in that for days.

[@maria-xl5sf]

sir bakit ang kaliwako kamaydiko maiclose mag twoyeras nako nastroke sirhirapan nacako mag excercise tinitinngnanko nga ton vidio mo sanaao maibalik kopacsa datitong been lakas

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Everyday stretches and practice po.

[@luciantodor9428]

🤝🤝🎩

[@pardeshiwingcommander3617]

Excellent 🕉🕉🕉🕉🕉

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I hope you practiced all of the exercises in the video and i hope it helped.

[@marvinmadraga7839]

Stroke, broca

[@KamranKhan-gr9bv]

Required finger excerice

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Invidual finger exercises?

[@bsmtoday]

@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS Related question sir nathan. In my case, I regain strenght over my affected shoulder and elbow but my fingers remains weak. Any recommendations sir Nathan? Thank you

[@mrstevek118]

My arm is to tight to swing

[@YellBebeh]

14:18

[@elijahb362]

my name is elijahi had a stroke Ani really can use ur help can u give me call

[@MacaruoBermudez]

Mag bisaya nalang ka sir

[@mrstevek118]

My weak arm won’t swing because it to tight

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Check the other videos on my playlist for stroke. Click in my channel, then click playlist then click on stroke

[@barryjoseph2002]

J0

[@cyrilpanesa4335]

Drink cacao daily no sugar please.

[@ceciliostodomingo7543]

Tasalamatpo

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Walang anuman po. Keep going and you will see results. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@almerantegino2602]

@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS paano po pag d magalaw ang na kamay ng na stroke?

[@ManiKandan-bv5oz]

💪Thank you god🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💪 ..god pless you🙌🙌🙌

[@AP-rg7wi]

Dude, you talk too much. Get to the exercises.

[@gooiricky6906]

😢😢😢 I 😊 。。 nn9 ah. 700 。 😅

[@jesusvincentpadernal514]

😊