How to Regain Your Hand Movements After a Stroke

Are you struggling with hand function after a stroke or other neurological condition? Do you want to learn how to improve your hand movements and regain your independence? If so, this video is for you!
In this video, I will show you some simple and effective exercises that you can do at home to improve your hand function. These exercises will help you stretch and strengthen your arm, wrist, hand and fingers, and reduce spasticity and stiffness. You will also learn a bonus tip on how to use a hand function rehabilitation training device that can speed up your recovery.
These exercises are suitable for anyone who wants to improve their hand function, whether you have had a stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, or other neurological disease. All you need is a table, a chair, and some motivation!
By following these exercises and practicing them consistently, you will see improvements in your hand function and your quality of life. You will be able to do more things with your affected hand, such as picking up a hairbrush, a cup, or a sandwich. You will also feel more confident and happy about yourself.
So what are you waiting for? Watch this video and start improving your hand function today!
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Links:
Robotic arm: Rehabilitation Robot Gloves... www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHNYYKGL?...
Move your stroke arm: Arm Stretches and Exercises for Stroke Patients
• Arm Stretches and Exer...
Stroke playlist: STROKE THERAPY
• STROKE THERAPY
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:57 Forearm
2:40 Wrist Stretch
3:43 Forearm massage
4:52 Open the Hand
8:12 Make That Hand move
16:34 Bonus Tip
23:03 Outro
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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-eh9li5tx7h]

Serious!! I had my stoke 8 months ago. I had full paralysis on my right side. I drove my car for the first time this week. My hand still curls quite a bit but "never give up"! I thank you for your videos and motivation. You are the best!

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Awww. Thank you too

[@samamant6460]

How could you drive with this condition

[@imranudaipur3470]

Get well soon. I am happy to hear your progress. Love from Pakistan

[@user-eh9li5tx7h]

Thank you so much.

[@lannythe1568]

I am stroke my Hand very flaccid what I can do?

[@deshungrant31]

love the new haircut Nat! at times when i try my tone kicks in more hard to keep fingers in place but i will keep trying thank you for the help love you bro for helping ppl like me 6 years post massive stroke

[@juliansmith8068]

Hi Nathan I am Julian from South Africa. I had a stroke 13 years ago and I stumbled upon your channel and am now currently busy doing the hand exercises on my left hand. I can definitely feel the results. I would really like to purchase one of the rehabilitation gloves and am definitely going to invest in myself because I am serious about regaining my left arm motor controls. Thank you very much for your recommendations, it is really helping.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Try this link: www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHNYYKGL/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_HZCRZCQZPK99R6GK8Y3B?linkCode=ml2&tag=skillsandwell-20

[@juliawilson3043]

😂

[@juliawilson3043]

​@zerio 17:55 22:52 SKILLSANDWELLNESS

[@ifeomaobidinma4044]

​@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS. I had my stroke October 2023

[@poojahm120]

Thank you so much for sharing the above.

[@Anusia2023]

Thank you so much for this video! You are an amazing person. Helping people out there who never would have a chance to meet a professional like you. God bless you for your work! ❤

[@violetmutale8826]

Hi Nathan am happy for you dear for the good information May God bless you abundantly for the nice videos.

[@ehirasuna2770]

Serious. Helping child after TBI, great explanations and easy to follow. So grateful for the careful explanations, it helps me understand the struggle and excercises, shows me how to assist her making her functions better. Happy days

[@SavitriSirpaul]

Thanks for the the help

[@itspossible09]

Never give up. Enjoying your videos I’m going to prevail! Thank you, tips for left side neglect

[@velbdy68]

My friend also had a stroke that affected his left hand, I have used FES he has not because he has a pacemaker. We saw this before I thought it also used electrical stimulation. I am excited for him to try it!

[@markkennethlopez646]

Thank you for helping me save my life

[@violetmutale8826]

Thank you so much for the video. I had my stroke 1 Year ago l had full paralysis on my left side. But this time l thank God am able to walk and open my left hand slowly.

[@insaneinthemeshbane]

This dude is amazing.

[@propheticimagesinthesky120]

Thanks for video

[@NozzaOneHand]

This video is absolutely brilliant best one I have seen regarding gaining back my hand after my stroke Thank You Serious 2022

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Awww. Pleaae update us with your progress

[@stanleyseni2036]

Thanks Nathan

[@user-zi5bj6gp5z]

thank you you are a star ⭐️

[@halimashahab6863]

I am so glad to find this channel and thank you so much for sharing great videos for different body parts. God bless 🥰

[@adacreator]

Thanks Nathan sir

[@fungicaveman7527]

Hi Nathan, I am Anosike Simon from Enugu Nigeria. I got stroke about a month and a week ago. My left side was affected. However, i have been able to start using my left leg. But the challenge is on my left arm. Following your exercise on arm strong i have been able to move my arm, my wrists. But when i make a fists its usually difficult to open up the fingers. Thank you for this programme, you have helped me a great deal

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are welcome my friend

[@adacreator]

You told me to send you an Instagram And I did that yesterday Still 3 Expecting a reply please 😢 Nathan sir

[@leclaireguy263]

serious 2014/ I used to be a professional guitarist I wked hard at recovery, but slackened off after I couldn't play, left hand can't make chords especially bar chords, .. btw thank you Sir for your giving. I'm psyching myself to get back at it....

[@royalheart9694]

Serious. Thank you for your vids. Had storoke on 27th of March 2023 due to a car accident

[@GreatUncleBuck]

Hi Nathan. Thank you for these videos. I am using your techniques in my daughter's rehab program for more than a year now. Referring to hand and arm. I made videos of my daughter performing perfectly normal movements with her affected arm, hand and fingers while she is sleeping or when she is between sleeping and awake. That tells me that there is nothing wrong with her muscles or even her involuntary control that I believe is initiated by the cerebellum. while awake however, she is only able to move her arm up, close her fingers and now pushing her arm open, not so powerful. Have you ever found situations like I describe here? I am not a trained therapist but has learned and accumulated a lot of valuable neurological info. My daughter had an Ischemic stroke left side. Hemiplegia and speech and language affected. Global Aphasia as well as Apraxia. She can now walk and we use your programs and some I developed myself to normalize her walking. Thanks again. Keep it up. Abie. South Africa.

[@shannon-d5674]

😮 14:32 😮😮😮😮😮

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

i wish all patients have good support and assistance for their therapy like you for your daughter..

[@Charles59Mothemela]

Nathan thanks for the help iam 6 years in stroke recovery can I be able to improve

[@Charles59Mothemela]

Nathan where can I get the device and how much is it

[@Hindutvanamo]

@GreatUnclebuck I am having similar situation. From India

[@yerukneshbelemo9845]

Thanks for this usefull video. kindly continue posting on videos like this.

[@fbafiredragon2502]

I got the same exact device at home. I got this device in February of this year. It somewhat helped, but I will confess i haven't been using it everyday the way I should. Looking at your videos proves what I need to do. So from this day forward, I'm gonna use this device at least 3-5 days a week, 3-4 times a day. Akin.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

consistency is the key and never giving up

[@fbafiredragon2502]

@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS Trust me, I won't. Besides, I certainly got more better movement in my right arm and hand than before. Akin.

[@cyrilpanesa4335]

Drinking Cacao help me to move my affected arms and nlegs. No sugar please.

[@fbafiredragon2502]

@@cyrilpanesa4335 Interesting. I'm definitely gonna try this out. I'll let you know how it turned out for me. Akin.

[@jeyamallikap9105]

Name of the device

[@Erma2007.]

شكراّ لجهودك في توصيل المعلومه لكن نريد تمارين تأهيليه اكثر للرجل بعد الاصابه بالجلطه الدماغيه

[@mariah1439]

I broke my wrist and I cannot move my fingers and I found your video so good thank you so much on Filipino too I can't function with my right hand this video thank you Nathan

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Kumusta kabayan. I pray that you get better. Laban lng. Un ang goal ko, mas marami may access sa therapy

[@sherylthomas1259]

Thank you,I had a stroke, I will look into the glove👍🏽

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I hope it helps you. Take it slow but consistent

[@rovelyntamula4300]

Hi sir nathan i will try this one

[@user-um3wz8by5n]

That would is awesome

[@cynthiaware4889]

I am post stroke 1 year and 1 month. My issue is my left hand. My wrist does not move. I struggle with hand opening. I got the glove in February and it helps with clenched fist and exercising. Thanks for thevideo.

[@ktinmaeg]

Same here my wrist and fingers I can't open

[@Ghonestme59777]

Serious had changed 2010 affect of left side severe spasticity in left hand.

[@dawnmitchell9142]

Serious 9 1/2. And going strong!

[@jenbalane3486]

Are the exercises you showed apllicable for patients like me whose hand and wrist twist inwards and my hand closes when i move like when i walk even when i keep trying to straighten it back and keep my hand open

[@angelabastianpulle3043]

Thank you very much for your valuable vedio dr I am completing three years for this month for my stroke.three weeks before I started follow your exercises leg and arm I managed to do it. I can do the finger straighten too but when I am cutting vegetables it’s cruel ing am trying to straighten it while doing my work it’s hard dr.also for last three days I couldn’t do exercises because I am feeling uncomfortable specially my head but am trying to follow because I managed to do it also am sure that I will recover the rest once again I thank you for the support giving you for stroke recovers. I greatly appreciate that you will reply me god bless you.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

You are very motivated. And thats why you are getting better

[@angelabastianpulle3043]

Thank you so much dr. I appreciate your service very much

[@user-qh9si4zt1e]

Hello, here we have to work on the nerve pathway starting from the neck down to the shoulder to the scapula. The scapula is the nerve center next to the leg and you need to release the hips in all directions. The addition of a 1 kg dumbbell ON HAND will help in the overall process, in fact all the movements must be very delicate and delicate and this is what the nerves like delicate movements You won't believe it, I discovered that brushing your teeth and gently shaking your head up will successfully release the neck I found myself with a kg weight on my hand solving puzzles when standing my body is bent with rotational movements of the hand and rotational movements of the body and thank God. it works we will emphasize subtle movements it is critical to solveg puzzles for many hours in front of a laptop and the body is bent forward to the computer screen

[@annettezavala7494]

Nathan I had a stoke at the end of September. Your videos are so helpful to me. Thanks for your positive attitude too! My hand and finders are starting to move better but I have swelling and pain in my fingers when I’m gripping objects or making a fist. Any recommendations to reduce this pain? Thanks- Annette

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpbdeHRvoceanM0si=Pob5BkzgP6VW7FU1

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

And this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYrVkIiKhtGCm68si=AdSDpKeGXn7GhaEN

[@alanwilley9714]

Hello. I had my stroke back in October of this year. My right arm was affected. Some of the things you're doing in the video I can't do. I can't raise my right arm high. I have a limited move in my fingers. I can't grasp anything.

[@deshungrant31]

always serious no days off!! all gas no brakes!! massive stroke 2017

[@Hazel_Fox22]

serious stroke june 28 2023 going to start these stretches today on top of others i've been doing. ty

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Thats awesome. I wish your motivation can be passed to others

[@Hazel_Fox22]

@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS ty i'm really trying. dont much care if i dont get my leg back but i really need my hand and arm!

[@kejuantaylor21]

Serious 2006 and I have the glove already mines is orange .. My injury level is c7 C6 spinal cord injury..

[@user-gb1gn7mh5q]

Thank U firstly! But: What if I have a reduced sensitivity in my stroke(left) hand? I can't do the exercises [e.g.sponge grabbing] right?

[@Ghonestme59777]

I like your idea on robotic hand device.

[@user-ty1ud9bk3w]

كم سعره القفاز الاالي

[@kjennings7654]

I have the glove, paid $90USD on Amazon.

[@kimsears3019]

I just had a stroke two weeks ago I'm going to do this to help me get back my strength in my arm and hand

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Awesommme. Recovery comes with determination and consistency

[@HallaVillage]

How does swiping help relax the tone in the hand and wrist? I had a stroke 3.5 years ago. My hand is the last big hurdle in my recovery and I have really strong hypertonicity in my left hand, particularly in my fingers.

[@lakshmigurl]

SERIOUS! My daughter has TBI following her car being hit by a truck Oct 2023. I want to help her while OT is on Xmas holiday

[@funmilayoyusuf3789]

Good day watching from Nigeria, seriously l have down for the past eighteen due to spinal cord injury this l sustained, please what can I do as a beginner

[@suzie-wanto6604]

Hi nathan could you help me to uncurled my left arm fingers, I have a stroke 1 Year ago and paralysis on my left side.thank you

[@user-qh9si4zt1e]

According to my understanding, the entire injured body is one unit. There is no separation. My method is circular movements thousands of times until the tension of the head, neck, arms, legs, back is released, all circular movements thousands of times

[@urmimalabanerjee6548]

Hi Nathan, my dad who is 77 suffered a stroke due to brain bleed. His left side is affected with hemiplegia. Can you pls recommend me some videos. He suffered a stroke on November 14, 2023. Your guidance would be of great assistance...Urmi from India

[@mcrafford]

Nathan, I have had a mini stroke in my left hemisphere. My right side is affected but, I have good mobility with my arm it is just slow, and a tendency to not pick my foot up completely. My main problem is with dexterity in my hand and expecially my fingers. Do you recommend this video or another

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Yes. This should help.

[@lindafaulknercastillo5633]

My friend had stroke jan2021 i need help with helping her get back walking and using her hand can you please help us im not a Physical therapist but I got common sense and I was trying to have do some things.I thought that would help her.But I can't get no help from nobody else.Your video seems to be real informative.Wish you could help help us out please

[@user-qs6zy1wu7v]

Hi...I am from kolkata..my husband had a brain stroke on 2022 and had craniotomy. Can u help in his ocupational therapy

[@vicentedaligdig034]

Please explain more for me

[@dtcole60]

Where is the link for the glove?

[@patricia-kf3dr]

I have problem wirh dead weight in my stroke shoulder uoper arm and cheet what do i do my arm gets so heavy some times its hard to sit up

[@user-ty1ud9bk3w]

مرحبا دكتور هل الروبورت القفاز يساعد في عملية الشفاء

[@thornyrose1954]

Nathan, my 26 year old son had brain bleed rt side, believed to be caused by AVM, he's gone through a lot since then including craniplasty which got infected & had to be taken out, i feel infection weakened him more but he is a fighter & wakes up every time. He was just transferred to a rehabilitation facility. He is only able to slightly move his right hand. This happened on September 30, 2023. I've been watching your videos & massaging his left hand & arm ( i do rt side also) so I've been able to keep it from getting stiff. What can I do for him now that he is not able to move anything on his own? Please advise 🙏

[@lizabeth4058]

Hi ! I actually had a stroke due to an avm when I was 26, opposite side though. I’m 37 now I can walk but my fingers still don’t move. I gave up too quick for my arm and fingers. Don’t give up tell him not to give up. I’m starting my journey to get movement back now in my hand and fingers. You can try Botox for the stiffness but you have to be careful because it can weaken the muscles as well. I hope Nathan makes a full recovery,don’t give up.❤❤ thinking of him and your family

[@wompol7117]

practice practice practice - esp cross body work! i still have weakness paresthesia and have to concentrate more since my 6/1013 stroke but doing much better- more of tiring easily, speaking in cursive, easy aspiration and a real inconvenience… but thankful i can do most things at reduced quantity/quality.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Your morivation is inspiring. Thank you

[@gregoryprieto5987]

Serious! July 29 2020

[@babatoraa9777]

I HAD STROKE IN NOV 22. I AM WALKING DOING EVERYTHING BUT MY RIGHT SIDE HAND 3 FINGER ARE STRETCH TOUNG RIGH PORTION NUMB AND FEET 3 FINGER STRITCH AND IN COLD WEATHER I FEEL MORE. THANKS GOD I AM IN DUBAI SO GOOD AND NO WINTER . I AM DOING DAIL ROUTINE BUT I AM NOT COMFORTABLE. DOING EXERCISES YOU HAVE GIVEN IN YOUR VDO LOG . I JUST WANTED TO ASK IS ANY OTHER THERAPY OF RED LIGHT OR ANYTHING IN HOSPITAL?

[@josebansil587]

Hi Nathan.Im stroke 1 year and 4 months.my issue is mg rigrh hand and leg and feet.iwatch your vedio.its hard for me to grip a things.my wrist itshard for me to move it upward.Please help me with this Thank you somch.im Jun from Phil..

[@lindapalen8282]

Serious stroke July 2021 why does it feel like my arm feel like its glued to my side? What can I do?

[@panotchaofficial]

Hi i had a stroke last may and i cant open my hand. I can get it to grip a little bit but i cant open it .the more i try to open it the tighter it grips

[@dawnmitchell9142]

Nathan have you heard of moreus nova?

[@pamelahouston4733]

Serious 2013, left side, husband passed 7 months later. Have no assistance have to do alone.

[@JessicaHouse-kb8tk]

Hi Nathan my mom had her stoke September 2023 and her right hand not working that well and she looking to regain her strength back.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I hope she gets better. Try to follow along my videos in addition to her regular therapy. 🙏🏼

[@Ghonestme59777]

Nathan what if I cannot open my hand yet because of spasticity due to change 2010 would t b e robotic glove really help.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

It will. And passively. Not in one day but consistently everyday.

[@hildanair5709]

Had a stroke inlast November 2022. Now I m walking with the stick alone in nd around the house Plz help with the name of this robotic find nd from where to buy it. As my left arm is still bent .

[@carlpisot4726]

salamat sa vedio mo sir nka kuha kog mga tips nabalik na ang akong handmovement after 5mnths kaya lang pano ba e open mga daliri ma close ko lng ayaw mag open paturo mman ng exercise pano magopen sa mga daliri thankyu

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I hope this helps if you have difficulty finding the link in the description box. Robotic arm: Rehabilitation Robot Gloves... www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHNYYKGL?...

[@user-dx9cn1jv4l]

Thank you Nathan my fingers can't even open

[@user-ij6vz7qm9n]

Please which exercise is good for prevent stroke

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Light cardio exercises are great for that. Walking is number one for me. Stationary bike is gentle on joints and swimming too

[@cjbbee3475]

serious !!❤😅

[@cjbbee3475]

Y 2022

[@phubdorji7504]

how do you treat flaccid tone.

[@phubdorji7504]

Currently I have a Patient with rt hemiparesis with flaccid tone. how do I regain the tone in normal position. Its been 25 days under Physiotherapy treatment. There is no improvement at all.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Try facilitation techniques like fast tapping, fast brushing or icing. And then passive movements with verbal cues

[@MindSnackBar]

I have the reverse problem with my wrist. Every time I try to move my wrist it won't move down at all. It will move a little bit upwards before shaking really bad. I'm so confused

[@leclaireguy263]

where to purchase the hand machine?

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Amazon. Check the link in the description box

[@jeffcayetano7291]

im in mild stroke last march

[@marilynmurphree576]

had a stroke end of oct 2015 but my problem is right hand tremor. it is very serious. i am 90 yo. do you have any information on tremors? i have tried other things but they are mainly fot parkinson patients and don't help tremors due to stroke.

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Try it. I will use the same exercises for parkinsons. And it could also be from weakness. Practice the opening of the hand more than the closing

[@samamant6460]

I have these gloves but I have no feeling with my hand or leg

[@dawnbahar692]

I have Parkinson's my problem are my legs. No sooner I take my tablets my legs get out of control and they flay from side to side and then cramps set in which are extremely painful. What can I do? Please help.

[@fifthavenuegirl]

serious - 2022 i bought two of those both broken right off the bat was very disappointed

[@andyroon9676]

ive the glove too hard too get on alone :(

[@blessedone9133]

My left hand fingers can't grip well please help me

[@BigheroC]

How do you get your comprehend back though....is that completely lost?😢😢

[@LindaPeattie]

Serious for my husband he had his stroke a year ago

[@georgefakoya8823]

Please how do l treat shoulder drop? It doesn't hook to position

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

ooh. better go to a therapy clinic after getting an xray to get it back in place if you are talking about shoulder drop after a stroke, try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmjTknedfs5jj7csi=sVgTkoxobuH82a9E

[@LMartinez-zz8fe]

Serious, I had a stroke sometime in Oct of 21 while was in a 3 month coma, when I woke up I thought I was tied down, I was paralized. It's 2024 and I have a little more movement but no control of hand and foot, I can't even turn my hand palm up it seems like my arm is stuck just palm down, is this spasticity? Anybody else with this same problem?

[@rudolphmasimo]

How much is the robotic hand device

[@ianthaarcher-qp7zk]

Hi Nathan I have a patient who is not able to sit up 2020 third stroke attact. Serious

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

Help her sit at the edge of the bed and try rocking back and forth. If she cannot tolerate that, long sitting on yhe bed and put pillows behinf to prop her up

[@user-ns3ln5gs4q]

Sir magkano po yung ginamit nyo na gadget kanan po kc sa papa q,,,

[@aaronbrown7185]

October 29, 2019

[@Sixus1Media]

Serious as a heart attack. Stroke hit 10 months ago, Feb 2023

[@glenmabalud8813]

Serious... I've been stroke almost 2 years.. saan ko ba ma order yong robotic hand device at magkano ..tnx po!

[@theRealKLB]

Serious 2020 Stroke

[@user-zi5bj6gp5z]

cant bed wrist yet or arm

[@haalshrefalshreef694]

I want ways to open the fields😔😔

[@user-kz6li3cd8b]

Hi: sir I have stroke October last year am able to walk but opening my hand is the problem

[@SKILLSANDWELLNESS]

I hope some of my videos can help you. It is always better if another person will do it with you

[@kalimoalosi9631]

Can bee sting help recover from stroke?

[@charlesayala6663]

Serious 4-7-24, 4-14-24

[@charlesayala6663]

Dad had 1stoke on April 7th, 2024 and he suffered a stroke April 14, 2024