Spastic Hand Masterclass Post Stroke

[@reyreyessr5250]

I started watching right after my stroke (diabetes). Im still in Manila that time. Im in Bicol now. I can walk now. Thank you so much. Before, I was half body dead

[@veronikagray9858]

Your videos are priceless thank you so much Dr Tobias 😀

[@glenwest1911]

Thank you for the tips and advice, Dr.Tobias.

[@garyenglish1221]

I am fairly advanced in hand-opening, but I have have found play dough (plasticene) very beneficial. One can squeeze it a bit like a stress ball, but then you have to move it sideways with thumb and fingers, so it promotes a variety of finger movements which is good, and it feels quite nice as a texture. And it is not very expensive!

[@darkodarkovic7827]

Thanks for the clarification Tara, expert advice is always valuable. Finger and hand movements are a problem because they are only possible when the upper arm and forearm are functioning. I respect the exercises shown, but it is important to use the hand as much as possible, mentally, passively and actively. Have a nice week.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Your words are always such an inspiration to me, and I am sure to this community! Always keep helping those who are where you have been. This is the meaning of life. Keep going!

[@sandeepmandal9757]

Hi Tara! Very informative video. Thanks

[@reyreyessr5250]

Miss u. I've learned so much from u. Thank You!

[@LRey-ul6cj]

Truly appreciate these videos

[@daryldillahunty4834]

Where can I buy the splint

[@ronpadlo7301]

I am 73, had from a brain bleed stroke in 2007 because a good rehab facility is over 60 miles away, I do not drive and I am single, I do not get therapy anymore. They tell me,that I do not qualify for in home rehab. I would like to to know of a good hand brace

[@TonyWatchesClosely]

what is an exercise to learn howbto wriite again

[@martinwinges9328]

Hey Tony, occupational therapist in neurological rehabilitation here: Well it totally depends, if the errors in writing are caused by a cognitive or physical/neurological disorder. I just assume that you might need an Idea for an exercise adressing physical or neurological issues. First of all, positioning the body is key in preparing the writing movement. It's hard to move your limb easily if your body has no stability. Check for a position where your arm can rest easy without having any stabilizing function for the rest of the body (your non-writing hand/arm can be oc used to further stabilise your body). If your hand is ready and free to move, try some swing and tracing exercises first, exercise sheets are available online or for sale. You can even take a sheet of paper and try to reproduce simple shapes, just start with simple lines horizontal, vertical and diagonal, add dots, circles or squares later on. Then create patterns consisting of these different shapes. If the quality of the results are getting higher, try the alphabet, starting with letters with more straight lines like M, W, T, H and so on, later swung lines like R, B, S, D... Then put these letters together in simple words like mum, bob or take your first name (as it is most often the first word we seek to learn how to write as a child). Finally you will be combining all the further steps together and start practicing in writing sentences. It's a matter of weeks for some, several months for the other, depending on the severity of the writing issues. For some even some years, but the cool thing is: our brain is continuously rewiring itself, even in higher ages and especially in younger ages. I know it's just a random comment under a video and it's kinda brief especially for such a complex movement, but I hope this might give you (or you, who is reading this comment right now) some ideas how you can improve your writing after a neurological incident. Take care, have a successful recovery and take your time, you are worth it. Cheers from Germany, Martin

[@kicknowledgesmith8608]

When I bend my wrist, my fingers loosen up, when I straighten my wrist, the fingers close. When I try to concentrate to open my hand, the fingers try to close instead. I will keep trying.

[@Great652]

That is spasticity itself is parylysis.heals with time .time is the biggest healer

[@minorsnow5306]

​@Great652 your comment gave me a sigh of relief...but what about the numbness and fat fingers that come with it..I try to keep my hands active,,but sometimes it closes up after repeated use...second month into stroke 😦

[@Great652]

@@minorsnow5306 i am in 3 year now hemmoragic with hemiplegia on right.i am healed completely but I have still spasticity n numbness but has reduced by time quite a lot keep on excercising n be patient with urself take ur medication properly of whatever was the cause eat healthy sleep well stay away from stress let your brain heal itself your brain is on your side it is trying it's best to fix the dead cells help it with excercise.massage will help you with swollen ness dnt worry it will be the first thing to go.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for describing what you are experiencing! This is very common. I hope this video give fresh ideas for exercises. Don't give up!

[@derekterrell3465]

Thank you all prayers for healing for all

[@bennispearson7859]

Where Can I Purchase One of these Wrist Things for Subernation

[@frannymoore]

Thank you! I appreciate you so much!

[@joecavy7869]

you're awesome, doctor tobias, thanks.

[@nikhilbharatiya]

Where are links for splints

[@Great652]

How do i know in what stage i am to follow this excercises?

[@claudiatrujillo5328]

My son is still weak from his left side due to a gunshot wound to the head 8 years ago, doesn’t have his balance and is able to walk with my assistance, my question is will he still be able to get function after so much time, there is little movement to his left arm. I have been taking him to rehab & when I can to the gym throughout these years, but has not made progress to his arm. Has a lot of tone to his left side. I’ve been watching your channel for the past hour & want to start these exercises.

[@josephinegithinji5400]

Blessings! 💞

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching! I hope it was helpful!

[@tkb692_]

Hi. Im a stroke patient myself and in the process of releasing my left arm. Isit truethatwading in salt water helps looosening spacticity? There have been quite a few stroke patient s where im at an today, these people sre walkingaround normally. I live on an island somewhere in the pacific so im surrounded by salt water, findind salt water tobe inis not a problem! So does wading in salt water help?

[@bennispearson7859]

I DEFINITELY Need One of these ASAP

[@rehabhqofficial]

Fill out the form and we will send you the information!

[@bennispearson7859]

Ok Great Bennie Pearson 54 Years of age and Just about Ready to Start Using my Right arm and fingers and Wrist again Is,there any thing Else you need to know ​@rehabhqofficial

[@bennispearson7859]

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[@cdinsmore2012]

⁠can’t find the form

[@cynthiaparsons5571]

Do you have a similar splint for the foot? I love this hand splint!

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Cynthia! Yes, but it is much more custom and therefore is sold on a case by case basis to patients I work with in person.

[@bennispearson7859]

Ok I apologize Ma'am But Fill out What Form I Didn't Get it Ma'am

[@phillipcoley2842]

Wife’s stroke was two years ago. She’s been paralyzed on the left side since. No feeling but her hand and arm go crazy all the time. So she can’t control them. It’s been three days ago now and she seems to have gotten all feeling back in her left side most of it is pain but she still cannot control Her arm or leg. So what gives ?. I thought if the feeling came back she would be able to control them. Just really wondering what to expect from now is this a good sign or another false hope? Really love your videos and thank you in advance for any advice or information you give us.

[@harryhead3277]

I get inflammation and it burns when I try anything

[@kayibeach8195]

Tara, my occupational therapist said that I need Botox in my thumb to release pressure because my thumb it is inside my hand and it’s supposed to be outward. I am going to try this, first. I had suffered a stroke 6 years ago and this right hand and wrist is difficult. I see that the arm and the shoulder completes the wrist and the hand.. duh, do you have anything with the shoulder video? so I can do it in the complete order.

[@kayibeach8195]

I found it the shoulder videos. thank you. what about the Botox in my thumb?

[@fridastrauss2046]

Ive been botoxung my arm and thumb for several years it helps alot... with a good doctor you will see! And as time goes by we have had to change which muscles and the quantity as well the thumb is still an issue though but in all other muscles we have the last year decreased dose and had nice results! o​@kayibeach8195

[@TerranceSingh-l3i]

I need some more experience

[@lindamartinez8569]

I vote pumpkins.🎃

[@danbenzion]

Without releasing the artery in the neck, there is no chance of rehabilitation, this is my opinion