Stroke Arm Recovery: Improve arm movement step 1

[@zitaorosz1975]

Hi Dr. Tobias , I would have never thought that half round blue roll will make such a difference. I only started doing these exercises yesterday afternoon. Before I went to bed I could lift up my arm straight forward. Next morning ( today ) I woke up with crazy muscle pain. 😀 I can not thank you enough for all your videos. Thank you so much. You are giving my life back. 🥲

[@EmpowermentAvenue888]

Doc, I have been watching your video over and over, and learn something new each time I watch. You are really amazing. My shoulder is stucked, I can't raise my hand. Now I see the hope. Thank you!

[@rehabhqofficial]

I am so glad to read this. :) Hang in there and just keep focusing on making small improvements everyday. :)

[@destonlee2838]

Recently I have taken to sleeping on tatami style mat. My thinking is that as an infant ND toddler all.this arm extension was a natural result of the ambulatory theater. So my therapy room now resembles a toddlers crib with a few extras, a mini trampoline, several aerobic step up blocks, resistance bands, hand rails, etc. Designing new challenges in safe ways with material o hand is the ride I'm on, and I am with much concentration now able to open a doorwith left hand. It's slow going, but it's going. Appreciate this channel so much! Peace!

[@johnfernandez1786]

Keep up the good work. I am learning alot,and progressing in my confidence and flexion of my left arm as well, muchly appreciated Dr. Tara.

[@EmpowermentAvenue888]

Doc, you are my saviour, Thank you! Doc, I haven't been able to walk and talk for many years now, I won't give up. I work out every minute of the day, but the result almost seems like i'm going nowhere. There are so many areas I need to fix, you give me hope. How should I plan my programs in a day? What's the rule to set up priority? What are the important areas?How long for each session?

[@rehabhqofficial]

I am so happy to hear you continue to work hard. :) Keep putting in as much time as possible. As far as how to divide up that time, I am working on putting something together to address this as many are asking me the same question. Stay tuned ! :)

[@elizabethgochua4909]

Just today, after I followed the excercises, I found out that this is the missing strecthes my upper right desperately need. Thank you Dr. Tara.

[@BKNAM]

I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos and attempting to do the exercises. Thank you for your time and I look forward to seeing more of your videos. I suffered a major stroke back in February of last year 2019and I struggle with tightness in my left arm and hand. Some of the video lost audio but I will not let that keep me from doing the exercises

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Eric, thanks for watching! I am so glad the videos are helping. Not sure what is going on with the audio. Make sure to go to the playlists to get to more videos for the arm/shoulder. I have an entire playlist and I think most of the ones in the playlist have audio :)

[@mus495]

I did it and it is so helpful, thank you very much Dr Tara

[@rehabhqofficial]

Your welcome 😊 I am glad it helped

[@saintchidi6494]

Thanks for the video. I have a question. My right arm is just straight down my right side and what should I do to make it move? Again my fingers are not moving

[@elainemashburn9379]

I love this one.Sure helps with my super spastic bicep. Thanks so muchvTara

[@ronpurvis9037]

Hi Dr.Tara. What exercises can I do for extending the arm, as if to put it on a car steering wheel? I found your videos by chance, and I have found hope again, after eight years. I have gained about 30% arm movement since the stroke. I have an FES portable unit, if that can help.

[@mrstevek118]

Love the cane exercise. I will be doing this one

[@meoutstandingprojectsoman3645]

Thank you very much Dr Tara, I will do it. Great video

[@bakurbabutsidze4855]

Thank you docter! :))

[@HalfWarrior]

Tara, God bless you for your dedication to the world of stroke survivors!

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thank you for watching. It does not go unnoticed that you frequently take the time to leave encouraging comments. 😊 I appreciate you.

[@HalfWarrior]

@@rehabhqofficial It's great to have a logical resource for hope, in what seems to be hopeless sometimes;you seem to know just what stroke survivors are dealing with. You are a bright light in a dark world, and I appreciate your help!

[@Zitahun]

Hi Dr. Tobias, Up until now I relearned how to lift my arm sideways , but didn’t know how to lift it up straight forward. Once again thank you so much. I live off of your videos every day. You are an amazing therapist. ❤️

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thank you for sharing this! I just had a patient complete a 1 week intensive where we worked on this. :) I am happy to say she is much better at lifting it forward without it going out to the side. 😊 I am so glad that I can offer these videos and that they are helping you!

[@alenaoulehle7071]

your videos are so helpful and I am so happy I have found your channel. great explanations.

[@rehabhqofficial]

thank you. Let me know how the this exercise goes for you and if you have any questions after you try it :)

[@yganoks48]

#strokearm I love the arm exercise that you did. It helps me with my spastic arm.

[@lucianabarrett5328]

This was very helpful for me. I had a stroke in 2018. And it has been very difficult to figure out to get my shoulder,arm, and hand back together. But it is a !ong journey.

[@rehabhqofficial]

It is a long journey but you can do it! break things down into small goals and just keep working on it every day :)

[@lynsteingard1469]

I tried to do the recommend stroke excises but I could not my elbow to extend or to relax. Any suggestIons?

[@HalfWarrior]

Godspeed to you Luciana!

[@oliversanders3940]

@@rehabhqofficial hello I'm interested in your videos I had a stroke 2018 I haven't recovered with my left arm I'm still working on that so any tips I can get from your videos would be greatly appreciated thank you I just started watching can I get any past videos that I have possibly missed that will help me regain function in my left arm

[@oliversanders3940]

Can you please forward me your email address

[@reynaldocrisostomo7197]

thanks for sharing.😄😄😃😃😂😂😁😁❤❤❤❤i have watched this video many timesin the past but this time it makes more sense why doing it.

[@Pneezy68]

Hello I'm having trouble with my arm and my hand and wrist is crooked but I can bring it out but I'm leaning from you to help with my arm and you have been a great fit instructor

[@masoudmalakoutipour944]

great tutorial..God bless

[@charliebaker4960]

dr. Tara love your videos they are making a difference in my recovery.blessings to you!

[@elainemashburn9379]

#stroke arm

[@jeffclyburn9394]

Just Joining you. 3 yrs. Post stroke. This makes more sense than the Rehad I have had. Try this or that....over the course of time.. so having some of movement but not this or that. I would like to know if I can try to start over and get movements I didn't have before?

[@paulinesmith8396]

Thanks for reply i will continue to be creative.

[@kihuahan8889]

I wached your program. I had stroke last Aug so i can't using left hand now i would like to find your clinic.

[@antoniopomendiajr.5895]

i found out your videos and helps me a lot thank you very much

[@markhalliar5753]

I am 18 months post stroke.I Lost total use of my left side. My leg is gettting stronger an I am slowly walking . My left arm, on the other hand is not recovering much at all. My neurologist suggested botox, for my moderste spacicity. He also said I have plataued, and my never recover any more. I nearly wept, but I refuse to accept that conclusion. What is your opinion of botox and does it help? Thanks, for all you do. I respect your opinion

[@richardschultz1624]

Yes! Continue with this progression, please. I’m having trouble regaining my arm and hand use from a hemorrhagetic stroke. Leg is doing fine, but the arm’s slowness to respond is bothering me.

[@angiedavis6268]

Richard Schultz I’m having the same problem

[@HalfWarrior]

God bless and Godspeed to you, Richard and Angie!

[@markteslin5654]

@@angiedavis6268 also me after brain hemorrhage.

[@josephangelosy7958]

You can do it richardd!!!

[@kristyduncan8415]

I am the same, leg doing okay, arm can barely shrug my shoulder at best, very hard to stay encouraged!

[@noramayes9098]

I love your videos my stole isweeks old and I feel so uncomfortable and unreal my mind is gone can you make more videos that explain what to do to help my mind

[@lewislukanc1354]

#stroke arm. Your videos make .e optimistic that i will get my arm and hand back

[@banwarilaltak9766]

Wonderful Dr. Madam ... Pls answer my questions my father had a hemmorgic stroke seven months back ... There is no movement in his arm and hand . Yes he can walk with support but no movement no knee bending no fingers movement in his leg and feet ... We are trying hard to get him movement by many exercises and practices but not succeed please give us any idea to get movement in both hand and leg

[@mikelemieux7280]

hi arm is very tight on extension, i can it to straighten out , but very slow, your videos have really helped in my recovery. thank you so much

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thank you for watching Mike! I am so glad to hear they are helping.

[@barbaraapplewhite4900]

Your videos are great and are similar to issues I have with MS. Are your exercises helpful for regaining movement due to MS?

[@vickyjadon6486]

Please give some easy and texcersise to quickly regain finger and wrist movement

[@BrownByNature22]

Keep on with the great work

[@ryanwdavies1]

Thank you Dr Tara hle some thing focused on subluxation would help for me: ) happy Easter ever one!

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Ryan, I am working on it. :) I have an older video that might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJnSiYNrqsp2aLs. I hope this helps and happy easter to you as well :)

[@leolife79]

Hello there, ur videos are amazing n helpful 1 question how to control wobble in my hand? My Recovery is excellent driving n teaching my pupils how to drive by profession i am a driving Instructor here in England. My hand wobble when i am using the controls in the car while car is moving so I have to put my hand on the gear stick to control the wobbling so I can use the fan heater on/off etc can't understand how to make it stronger not to wooble🤔

[@malcolmmarrison6388]

Thanks for all your help. Can you cover loss of sensation in foot and timgling and numbness in hand and fingers ?

[@andyman1045]

Hi doctor Tara, thanks for a great video. My physio has showed me some exercises to do with my cane, but at the moment i am getting a lot of pain with my left arm which is my affected arm so i am unable to do much, the physio suggested there might be some impingement occurring and said to contact my GP for some strong pain killers which i did, unfortunately they have had little effect.I am feeling really frustrated as i feel the pain is hold me back from full recovery. should i continue with the exercises or contact the GP for a different pain relief. also whats you thoughts about steroid injections. many thanks Richard

[@bernardmaliwat]

Doci like your video so much thank you so much you help me a lot. Thank you so much

[@susanmoturi4446]

I'm experiencing numbness and tingling in my good side which is the left hand fingers thumb, index and middle. Had a stroke which effected my right arm and leg. My right side arm also, is experiencing spasticity. Can you explain reason for the numbness and tingling (in left hand) only when I lay on my right side with my left hand over and under my face.

[@charlesmontejo6736]

can i request more video to learned more execise thank you

[@dr.farhatshaikh4235]

Hey dr.tara u r amazing...u helped me in every stage of recovery.....im just confuse with my stroke arm...i have 6 months old stroke...till now my arm is very much weak....also no voluntary finger aur wrist flexion or extension has appeared.....also cant raise my arm till 90 flexion also...pls help me dear...since i have fresh stroke ur guidance will really b worth...also till when should strokr arm recover...tell me the approximate tym limit plsss....thankyou 😊ill b waiting eagerly..for ur response....

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for continuing to watch and put this stuff into practice!! Keep at it. The arm recovery takes a little bit longer. Keep going through the videos. I have one for almost every stage of stroke arm recovery. :) Don't give up!!

[@dr.farhatshaikh4235]

Orlando Neuro Therapy ...thankyou so much dear😊

[@poojabhatt5928]

Hi Dr Tyra Tobias i m 52 Years female I suffered a stroke in November 2020 , my physiologist make me n number of excercise's of left arm n leg but the thing is that I experience lots of pain in my limbs full day n night is worse . It will b kind of You if U can help me 🙏😔 I like your post n try doing some excise also 😊👍

[@farookohab6016]

What is the hand strap called? I'm looking for one, do you have a good rec of where to buy one too?

[@tarjitkaur8256]

hlo mam.u are too gud.plz suggest exercises for multiple sclerosis also

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching! I know I say "stroke" exercise in many of the videos, but most will also work for MS rehab and infact I use many of these exercises when working with a patient who has movement impairments due to lesions as well as someone recovering from an acute exacerbation.

[@noradennis4361]

I will have to do the extension lying down. I do have a little extension now (my arm hangs straight down at my side) but extending my arm out to the side is difficult.

[@happysnapper09]

#strokearm more please. great organised content btw

[@paulinesmith8396]

Hello dr Tobias can you used a soft ball to stretch the arm. I haven’t got the things that you used. Thanks for this videos,##elbow stretch

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Pauline! I say be creative and use stuff you have around the house as long as you do not have pain and it can give you the same stretch. :)

[@cassandrareads3055]

Hello My Name is Cassandra and i was diagnosed with polymyositis I don’t have a full range with either arms Do you have any videos on this disease?

[@annafugate9590]

What do you do when your patient can’t sit on they own ????? Thank you

[@paulinesmith8396]

Hello Doc Tobias. Reference to the exercise that you told me to check out 4,19,20. Not too sure which one. Please could be a little more clear. I a looking and all of the videos but there’s no number. Help. Thanks

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Pauline. I appreciate your commitment to your recovery. I love, love, love your comments because they are always so applicable to so many. :) Unfortunately, I answer a TON of comments every day and I can not recall what I suggested. Please accept my apology.

[@paulinesmith8396]

Orlando Neuro Therapy I understand it must be difficult for you. Looking forward to put a program of all the exercise that are suitable for each individual, because all got different needs to their needs. I must congratulate you that you are doing a tremendous job helping people like myself and many more. We are taking it on board. Thanks again

[@GdUpG2Gmafia]

The last exercise you done in the video, do you think it'll be the same, if I use a straight pvc pipe and wrap my affected hand to it,then reach with both arms across a table's top, it'll have the same benefits of the last exercise in this video? Hope that this makes sense!

[@TaFast93]

❤❤❤❤enjoy your videos

[@kimberlychristensen7367]

How do I order the wrap to hold hand as well as elbow holder

[@RashadSims-bh3zz]

Thank u so much

[@kristyduncan8415]

Dr Tara-I know you don’t do the 3 sets of 10 philosophy, but what about massed practice for Neuroplasticity? I thought I watched a video where you said it takes like 400 repetitions for massed practice? Thank you, wished I lived closer to go to your clinic in person, many thanks!

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for the question! This is still a highly studies area with no clear answer however, I lean more toward a distributed practice schedule. Main reason is attention span and fatigue. I hope that makes sense!

[@kristyduncan8415]

@@rehabhqofficial - so do it as long or as often as possible?

[@SongsByPattiSeymourKillhamAkaP]

I noticed you use both arms. Many stroke people have only one arm to use so how can we scoot off a matt with one arm working??

[@steveking3743]

Where do I find the description below

[@chuckscully9213]

Do you recommend someone in Maryland for stroke recovery

[@anthonycarney7849]

Can you find out in the nk were I can buy the fes and where I can get the tes u can not get it on the nhs in Northern Ireland ithank u for all ur help

[@frankadams9644]

thank you

[@frankadams9644]

thanks again

[@wenzelmaecubio6915]

How to eliminate compensatory movement for stroke patients? She get used to use her shoulder already to let her right hand move frome side to side or up and down. Compensatory movement are right shoulder shrug and back extension.

[@wenzelmaecubio6915]

Also she has regained already right elbow flexion and supination.

[@jenniferwu2731]

Where are we supposed to feel the stretch when doing external rotation? My entire humerus feels kinda painful when I put my arm into external rotation, either with the cane or someone pushing down on my arm with my elbow bent.

[@samanthasims7123]

I have a question can a kane help u walk if u are weak in the legs ?

[@هدىعبدالرحمنرزاق]

When My father do this exercise , the arm begin little movement after week . Now he has shoulder sublaxation . Why this occur ? Is he continuous in his exercise or stopped . I thank you for helping

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching and for commenting! This is very concerning. You should always work under the direction of a physical therapist. These videos are intended to present general guidelines and should NEVER replace face to face contact with the appropriate healthcare providers.

[@samanthasims7123]

Thank u

[@dibyendughosh9251]

How much time after stroke it takes

[@ludalebid442]

Bravo!Tnak you very much!

[@paulinesmith8396]

Hi Doc. I had a stroke 2018 due to high blood pressure, left me with a left side weakness and a drop foot I am wearing splint to support foot. I also had a shoulder subluxation but after physio input. Follow up doc appointment X-ray was done and it has gone back in I am usable to left my left arm right up but with support I can I also wearing a a support for my shoulder but if I take it off my hand just hang down and it seems to me it pulled down my shoulder and it is uncomfortable heavy without the support. My questions what can help to reduce the heaviness in my hand. I get a lots of spasms in my left foot. I go walking, gym and its ok but it’s hard work. I am independent with all my hygiene care and I use my right hand to support the poorly hand.

[@MyPIZARO]

Covid-19 made the situation more difficult. My physiotherapist doesn't come any more to my home. The goverment forbits for us to get out. So , we study your videos mrs Tara. Thank you anyway

[@rehabhqofficial]

I am so glad to be able to help in some small way. :) What was your therapist focusing on in your sessions before they were interrupted?

[@MyPIZARO]

@@rehabhqofficial My therapist asked for me to translate one-two videos,and to upload it on my channel on youtube, but i didn,t , to avoid copyright problems.He is telling me that i would become ,as i was before the strke

[@marmonse4685]

can i have those exrcise in going 3 yrs after stroke

[@cappyhantz]

Love this video

[@ruthmumford1077]

I had a haemorrhagic stroke five years ago, affecting my dominant left side. I have no use of my left arm and when trying the first shoulder blade stretch with a rolled up towel, my left arm would not stay out at my side and my elbow would not stay straight. This exercise is already too advanced for me. Any ideas to help me stretch my affected arm/ shoulder would be appreciated. I am English, so am far away.

[@daxcapelle4410]

Should I force the pain when I lift my left armtry to reach something on the top shelf the pain is very strong like it's really verypIn

[@karteekkumar9768]

How to fix curled fingers my pointing and thumb curled inwards to palm as I am stroke patient please suggest

[@rehabhqofficial]

Great Question!! thank you for watching and leaving this question. Best thing to do for the hand and the fingers is to get fitted for a good splint. And if you can get the hand open, weight bear on it. That is the best way to get the hand to relax and not go into a fist. I hope this helps :)

[@francesboard683]

I had a stroke 3yrs ago my hand is really tight would help me

[@anthonycarney7849]

#can u recommend any goog foot casts Thant is in the nhs I bought some on line but my home help is not aloud to put it on it has to be out of the nhs I know I can walk but my cast is holding me back I live in Northern Ireland and they bout do the fes or the oration ander marre had that is what stroke recovery is like here it is in the Stone ages I am looking for help from UID u can help it would be great 👍 I am a fighter when I had my stroke they cut out my forehead bone and keeper in my s belly I know where I was and how much I have come on

[@anthonycarney7849]

Anthony here

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thank you for watching and for sharing your story Anthony!! Generally speaking, most people require an ankle foot orthosis after a stroke. That is a very broad category and most times it requiries working with an orthotist. Do you guys have orthotists? It is a person who will take a mold of your ankle and make a custom brace either made out of plastic (or in some cases now) carbon.

[@ayeshabibi9416]

thanks maam🌸🌸🌸✌

[@dibyendughosh9251]

More videos

[@allahhuakbar2515]

What if my left Hand is totally 0 movement after stroke whatkind of excersise thank you

[@relaxwithnature6532]

marvin merca use your other are to move the affected arm

[@barbarahall171]

I don't have to worry about my arm going into flexion, my arm just hangs at my side. I've been unable to flex my elbow, wrist and fingers.

[@badaryasin562]

Good vedio

[@crystalboyd8118]

What about severe weakness? No movement,

[@enhanceyourgrowth]

#stroke arm please I have a left stroke and am working to get my arm move to be in range of motion. I am 8 months post, cant move arm out to my left.

[@theindian2634]

Hey mam..I m a physical therapist..there is a pt having elbow 30°flexion contracture..wht exercises I cn give him

[@Misslinneyp]

We get so confused by all the conflicting information. Is it important to have good movement in the external rotators of the arm to get forward motion. I was hoping this video would address that.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Linda, sorry for the delayed response. Just now getting caught up on answering comments. I am not sure that any one muscle group is "better" to focus on. Especially in the early stages. But this is probably a pretty common question. So stay tuned and I will break this down in a video in the next couple of weeks. :)

[@carolannreeves5688]

#strokearm is there a part 2 to this one?

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching! Yes, here it is kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHPIqHiijZ6AZpo, I will put the rest of the videos in this series in the description on this video :)

[@maudiewilson7901]

I haven't had any movement in my arm i have been trying to put weight on left side

[@godsahealertracylaster4182]

How about for someone who can’t move their shoulder

[@rehabhqofficial]

I have several videos for the arm! Check out the playlist on stroke arm :)

[@contactcpl5729]

every excercise take how many minute ?

[@rehabhqofficial]

This video should help answer this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnrVhIqjbJWAeNE

[@ChazTagg]

My stroke arm is just fine thank God, it's my affected arm thats the problem LOL, hope I made ya laugh cause we all need it!

[@kristyduncan8415]

My unaffected arm is starting to look like Popeyes arm and my affected like olive oyl.

[@alvinignacio2377]

Yes, I am having Spastic Hemiparesis my upper left is the affected limb could you provide a exercise for my left Arm.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching! Check out the playlisit on titled stroke arm.

[@lsipel]

How long do we hold the stretch and how often?

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching! As much as necessary. I hope that helps!

[@rosanneclark7416]

My wrist is bent my fingers are straight. How do i exercise it for grip

[@caroljshaw]

My hubby’s stroke arm is flaccid. Do have a video for him?

[@rehabhqofficial]

Here are a couple of videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6acnpeae7OIZ5Y (this air splint works well to get shoulder movement back and keep the arm straight. It is common for shoulder to come back first so this would be helpful if he is still in the flaccid stage. Here is a "weight bearing" activity which is also critical in the early (flaccid) stage: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJnSiYNrqsp2aLs. I hope this helps!

[@johnmariano9275]

Dr Tobias, what if my hand and fingers can't stay open.thanks

[@rehabhqofficial]

That is an excellent question! It is ok if your fingers curl up a little unless it is painful. I hope that helps

[@angiedavis6268]

If I had a brain aneurysm and a rupture 2 and a half years ago is there anyway I can get movement back in my arm?

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hard to answer. Best thing is just to keep working at it every day.

[@tarkeshwarmandal6109]

Hi Doc, I am 7 years into my stroke. Have regained almost all my movements of hand an leg but I am not able to use them for any useful purpose. Because of severe pain tingling and pins & needle feeling in complete affected side. Palm and sole feel they have been crushed freshly. Any smaller movement generates a whole lot of pain. At time both hand and leg become very heavy. Kindly suggest.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching and for sharing your story. Generally speaking, some strokes (especially in the thalamus) can cause more "hypersensitivity to pain". The other thing that can cause this is not moving. If someone is hypersensitive to small movements and/or touch on the skin, I usually suggest to just do a little movement but do it like 10 times a day. ;) I hope that helps!

[@malcolmmarrison6388]

Got you on small movements for hypersensitivity , but is there treatment for the tingling and numbness in pulp of finger. I have full movement of hand but find it difficult to grasp and be aware of what Im touching. Thanks👍

[@mrstevek118]

Is there any chance of dislocating my shoulder doing this, because I no longer have any muscle in my shoulder

[@rehabhqofficial]

Yes, stick with the subluxation video. :)