Stroke Recovery Arm Exercises: Shoulder

[@yaronkl]

Thank you doctor tobias

[@jheneal052210]

thank's to your chanel doc i ' ve learn a lot in your channel highly recomended for #stroke patient like me😍😍😍 #strokearm thank you❤❤❤ #stroke survivor phillipines

[@janicedelgado526]

Once again thank you dr tobias that was a very helpful exercises for my left arm looking forward to the next video

[@Zitahun]

I realized that I can’t disassociate my elbow from my shoulder, and to your recommendation I bought the arm immobilizer. Thank you so much.

[@zitaorosz1975]

I only had the Pilates ring for a week,and now I can put it in front of me and turning it as a steering wheel. Hopefully soon I will be able to put it above my head. Thank you so much Dr Tobias.

[@ajzuniga6977]

God bless you I had a stroke on Febuary,19-2020. I see improvement.

[@ameliawhite7914]

#stroke arm I really enjoyed this I had my stroke 5 yrs ago so I'm always looking for new excersises to help me so thank you keep em coming!...:)

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thank you Amelia! I am so glad to read this comment. If you go to the list of playlists you might have an easier time finding videos that will address your specific problems. :) If you can't find something leave it in the comments and I will try and make a video on it. :)

[@opiegh3]

Thanks dr Tobias. Really loving your videos. Trying to recover from a stroke. I like the way you explain things. Wish I lived closer . Not the happiest with my current rehabilitation program. Just ordered straps and having my wife get a dowel rod

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi David! Thanks for watching and for sharing your story. I am confident that you can do this! Therapists are just a small part of a successful rehab program. I truly believe that by doing the exercises in these videos you will see progress! I am cheering you on! You got this!

[@dinahmmusi9232]

#strokearm

[@abdabdalbaki6417]

great efforts Doc. l like your videos ..Arm and also leg exercise that what I need most of the time good luck to you ...thanks for the efforts done.

[@laupeter4594]

Thankyou for showing these exercises. I work in a office with an old fashioned apprentice mentality where they think junior therapists are under their whim and they can control their learning curve by teaching / not teaching them these basic skills which is essential to rehab progress of their patients

[@rehabhqofficial]

I am sorry to hear that. We should all be helping each other for the sake of all patients. Do you practice in the US? If so, which state?

[@laupeter4594]

@@rehabhqofficial no I practise in Asia. The occupational therapists and physiotherapists here refuse to use each other’s techniques because of professional turf issues which annoys me

[@louisaa3911]

Thank u i needed information for my arm and hand i hope you instruct more

[@reynaldocrisostomo7197]

i slept on the uninvolved sidemost of the timebecause it is more comfortable,,this video helps me tobreak that habit.thank you very muchagaindra tobias.

[@bwalk1963]

I have learned soi much from watching your videos, thank you for all the knowledge you are sharing. i continue to learn an research so I can overcome all the issues from stroke. one of the tearms i have just discovered while trying to figure out how to straighten my arm is reciprical inhibition. i would love to hear your thoughts on this and any possible remedies you might care to share.

[@miguelwatanabe]

Thank you dr. For all the videos

[@violetacahill7324]

I had heaviness in my arms and a bit of spasticity, I had a stroke hemorhagic 2 1/2 years ago and still felt tightness and heaviness in my arms and legs; can't still use my affected hands. I felt the same in my legs. I am happy watching your videos I hope it will help me recover fully. anyway can I get a full copy of all the videos does it cost money? Thank you very much for helping us stroke patient. GOD BLESS

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching and for sharing your story! The videos are all free on this channel. Go to playlists and you might be able to find the best videos for you :)

[@dinahmmusi9232]

I need to get the arm cover.where can I get it

[@juliedinsdale4808]

I'm so happy to find these videos.

[@anupmall2297]

@#!stroke

[@rc1517]

Can you please do a video on how to regain strength of the shoulder girdle muscles to decrease the subluxation? Thank you, your videos are amazing!

[@rehabhqofficial]

weigh bearing is a good "exercise" for subluxation. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJnSiYNrqsp2aLs

[@alenaoulehle7071]

thank you i can’t wait to get the elbow immobilizer and start these exercises

[@rehabhqofficial]

alena oulehle I forgot to mention this but there is a link in the description. I am an Amazon affiliate and it really helps me out if you use the link :-) thank you

[@alenaoulehle7071]

i used it and have already ordered one. thank you again♥️

[@brianreilly8033]

#strokearm:very much appreciate videos. I'll be evaluated this next month, and I'll see what tools they use for strengthening my arm. I'm already trying exercises.

[@beatrizjohnson1835]

I had stroke march 1, 2018 I love your videos. I can not move my left arm and left leg are weak. I used wide base cain to walk. I'm walking slow but I hope I will be able to move better. Thanks a lot your video bring me hope. I'm 55 years old but I will like to be able move and hug my lovelt family

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching and for sharing your story. I am glad the videos are helping. Sounds like your "why" is your family and that can be a HUGE motivator

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks for sharing this information, good information provided.

[@sjmalapitan6432]

#strokearm Thank you, Dr. Tara, for this video. Hopefully, my mom can recover even though it's been 7years when she got her 2nd stroke.

[@deangelokendall1487]

InstaBlaster

[@yganoks48]

#strokearm Love the arm exercise that you do. Thank you for sharing your video.

[@contactcpl5729]

very helpfull with me, thank doctor

[@LUCKYB.]

The machine Chuck Norris has is good for involved. Leg. And arm if you are fare along. I tried one today. For 35 to 40 minunte. It woke up muscles and nerves on the leg press . Wore My leg out. It felt Good .

[@pamstromme9610]

Thank you DrTara. I love your videos especially the arm exercises. Stroke 5years ago. Still have mild subluxation. It is painful with some exercises. How can I help that

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching and for commenting Pam! This weeks video is on shoulder subluxation : )

[@jansmith5639]

#stroke arm. Thank you so much for your videos. They are really helping me. I had a stroke in April 2029, am still in therapy, but enjoying your videos while continuing home therapy. Can you provide a link for the elbow restrainer, the Pilates ring and blue wraps? Thank you!

[@cent1989]

2029

[@zitaorosz1975]

To my surprise the most amazing thing happened when I put the Pilates ring into my hand . I just saw my fingers moving and shutting close to hold it. I was very pleasantly surprised is the least I can say. I am forever thank you Dr Tobias to help me on this rough road to recovery with all your wonderful videos .

[@rehabhqofficial]

Yay Zita! Thank you for sharing this win! I am so happy for you. Keep going!

[@elainemashburn9379]

Excellent!

[@anthonyigbo6685]

Very helpful

[@heatherjones8768]

Can you share the link for the elbow immobilizer again

[@peteradford4881]

Hi Dr Tobias really enjoying the videos and the explanations. I damaged C3 C4 C5 some 2 years back. The right arm is stubbornly slow to move. The frozen shoulder is just about open now so is there a video you recommend to improve speed of movement?

[@paulinesmith8396]

Dr Tobias. In this exercise instead of using the splint that you are using in this video I am using my shoulder splint to do this exercises. I can’t keep my involved hand facing up so what I did I put a weight around 2bls in my hand to keep it upward. How ever my hand wrist fold inward.

[@levisilvas860]

Where can I get that elbow Immobilizer I didn’t see it in your recommendations for tools

[@nadireducationalchannel6095]

Great job

[@Bluegrassfan01]

#strokearm. Had stroke 3-4 March 2022. Affected left shoulder, are and hand. Can now move everything but have very sore shoulder (new affect), weakening arm, can move fingers and thumb, but having increasing stiffness in wrist and fingers. Constant “tingling in hand and fingers(palm side).

[@motivateconfa]

Hello, i cant find Elbow inmobilizer... There is nothing in amazon.com. Do you see another Elbow inmobilizer that is good to buy? Thankss

[@rolandasjasilionis3366]

Thanks for great video. What if I can flex arm, finger, can extend arm, but can't lift, becous shoulder muscles not working. Is it bad to have some control in finger, but do not have in shoulder? Thanks

[@MichaelFaulknerw]

#stroke arm Hi Doc. Love all your vid.. Had a stroke 5.5 years ago. Left side affected. Problem is heavyness on my affected side. Doyou have an exercise to lesson the heavybess. Thanks and keep up the good work

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Michael. Thanks for watching. This is a great question! I get this a lot so you are not alone. I would say, keep working on regaining arm more movement. Try to make things easy enough but not to easy. there is a fine balance. Sometimes if the activity is to difficult you will compensate with stronger muscles and this can make a movement feel more difficult (or make the arm feel heavy :) ). If you are noticing a lot of swelling try an edema glove (swelling can also make it feel heavy) Here is a product link for a glove :) amzn.to/2YdrkwQ. Keep working hard. Worst thing you can do is stop working hard every day. :)

[@reynaldogarcia6765]

good day doc is it possible to straighten up my arm putting up wieghts to become heavy while i'm walking

[@lisaward2562]

The link for the elbow immobilizer don't work. Could you post one that does? Thank you.

[@florencebugembe]

Does the rubbing the forearm help with supination? I am having challenges with that. Please link me to a video about it if you've done one before. #strokearm

[@khurramriaz1317]

Please tell the extension movement at shoulder which one in your exercises are extension for stroke patients

[@jessieparrott5022]

More videos arm videos where can I find the arm scrap

[@JagdishKumar-uc7bh]

I'm stroke patient. My problem is that my shoulder is painful. As and when I raised my right hand it doesn't remain straight. So tell me some hand exercises that I can perform at home.

[@samanthaf9347]

What is the name of the blue wrap you use in your videos? And is it a type of material that can be easily cleaned between patient use? Same question for the elbow splint. I use an air splint as it is easy to clean... but would prefer an easier option! Thanks!

[@sandraneuwirth6306]

//////how do I order the hand immobilizer

[@geoffreynkanza2339]

My arm bone has dropped out of the socket like you explained so I have trouble when trying to move my arm. Is there a way that can help fix that ?

[@saintchidi6494]

I enjoyed this video. My question is my shoulder pains a lot. Is it ok to do this exercises?

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching! Pain in the shoulder could mean you are not doing the exercise correctly or it could just be from not moving it. I would definitely work with a physical therapist to make sure you are not doing any damage.

[@sandraneuwirth6306]

I woud like order the hand blue strap

[@pamstromme9610]

Estim for shoulder subluxation.?What exercises are best for that?

[@hetherflanigan89]

Do you have suggestions to prevent further sub laxation when you have a little already?

[@paulinesmith8396]

Dr tibia I do wear a sling doing this exercise can I keep my sling on or do I have to get this arm sling that you are using.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hmm, I can not visualize how you would wear a sling to do this but if it is working, I say keep it up. The other sling will not help with these exercises. The other sling is really just to support the arm when walking. :)

[@opiegh3]

Do suggest wearing elbow immobilizer while sleeping?

[@rehabhqofficial]

That is an excellent question! Generally speaking, if the arm is staying bent all night, it would be beneficial to find a mode to keep the arm straight. That being said, there is a risk of developing a pressure sore on the arm depending on the severity of the involuntary arm bending (spasticity in the bicep). Also generally speaking (this is not medical advice), If someone were to try and keep something applied to the arm to keep it in a specific position, I typically teach people to put it on for a couple of hours during the day (first), and do frequent skin checks (about every hr) for a few weeks. If any signs of redness after an hr of wearing it, that might indicate that the skin will not tolerate this all night and there is a high risk of developing a pressure ulcer. I hope that helps!

[@babupm1634]

Hai doc.i have seen your videos RECENTLY.. I am a stroke survivor for the last four years. ATAXIC HEMIPARESIS LEFT. Now I am suffering from severe stiffness and numbness and heaviness of left arm and leg and face. Feeling as if both arm and a leg were tied with an iron string . Suggest me some exercise. ( can I do dumbel,, weight cuff etc ) Scan report ...high grade stenosis of the right ICA in the clenoid segment.

[@denisebkr3]

I'm having problems real bad getting my falcid arm straightened out after my stroke

[@noliprudente5331]

what the name of your arm device

[@markswearingen3124]

Would a air splint work for this motion?

[@meoutstandingprojectsoman3645]

Sure I see the improvement Dr, I am sure. Thank you

[@rehabhqofficial]

Keep working hard and following the videos. I know you can do it!!!

[@larrylowery6508]

I had my stroke in 2016 and I do have upper and lower spasticity on my left side the last time I had physical therapy was in 2019 so what can I do at home to regain movement thank you

[@rehabhqofficial]

thanks for watching! Lots of videos on this channel to help you :)

[@rtb03791]

What can I use for my dad's arm if you can't get hold of the one you have

[@letchinparker2252]

Hi your channel is helping me a lot. I suffered my stroke a year ago in September of 2018 and by now I thought I would be getting over it by now, but the spasticity is getting stronger and really when I stretch, and I’m to the point I have to slow down, but it’s hard not being able to walk, stretch, or open hand everything is like 10 times harder. I still try to fight through it. Is that what I should do?

[@edwardmicoo4177]

I had my stroke about 3 months now but my shoulder injury happen some years ago

[@rorycampbell7360]

should I use a splint when I exercise.

[@didi-tl9ft]

I have epilepsy and my right arm and right leg is hurting mostly because that's the side that is affected with my seizures is there an exercise that I can do

[@dinahmmusi9232]

Eish and the strap also ❤

[@chatarinasetyowati8326]

Hello Dr. Tara, is it safe to use elbow mobilizer for patients with an ashworth scale of around 3?

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks foe the question! It depends. First important to determine what is true spasticity and what is contracture. If you are the treating clinician, use your clinical judgement.

[@rehabhqofficial]

If you have concerns about “triggering” the spasm, I recommend using an air splint and monitor the patient while it is on

[@chatarinasetyowati8326]

Thank you so much for your explanation, Dr. Tara. I've learned so much from yor video🙏

[@saundraclark1323]

Great

[@MotaleMatosa]

What is name of thi6 you wiren

[@sunshinehappy7329]

These are such great exercises! Found a similar immobilizer on our Amazon Germany. Thanks so much, Dr. Tara!! 🧡🙏🧡

[@tommyknight9098]

Curious about electric devices such as 10 units

[@rohitjain9431]

Really Very very useful excercise. Thanks ❤

[@romeldelizo7249]

Hi doc i am a stroke pls.......... helppatient help mepls give me some advises thankyou god bless and more powerforyyou

[@rosechapa7406]

Do you have offices in Dallas/Mesquite, TX?

[@rehabhqofficial]

No

[@coreysamuels6833]

😕

[@seanmartin84]

How can you fix sunblock of the shoulder

[@rtaylorbond1970]

Do you agree with saebo and bioness

[@earlanderson8749]

Thank you.

[@rehabhqofficial]

I hope this helps. Let me know if I can answer any questions you may have :)

[@earlanderson8749]

Yes, your videos help. Thank you.

[@yaronkl]

How can subluxation be fixed?

[@yvettebanks9684]

My hand wants to close and fingers curl, how do you get the opening back

[@shivangisindhwani2240]

I face the same problem too. Good luck yo you and take care!

[@xtopheles]

How to do I turn mt palm.up . Stroke

[@franchiseking7975]

Wat do you call the car steering type device that u r using here, Where can i get this ?thanks

[@rehabhqofficial]

This is a pilates ring. Here is a direct product link (note: I am an amazon affiliate and do receive a small amount if you use the link with no extra cost to you. I would love your support. :) ) amzn.to/2UPugBc

[@jasonalfaro8426]

What do you call that blue strap? I need to get one.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thanks for watching and for the comment! Here is a link:amzn.to/2Xal62u

[@mirthcards8281]

I recently came across a performance ceiling when transferring my patient. She can get up slowly with a frame as hand support but the learning doesn’t seem to stick. It appears that she constantly needs someone standing by her side to remind her every sequence

[@rehabhqofficial]

She is performing but not yet demonstrating "learning"/retention of the skill. My suggestion would be to manipulate practice schedules.

[@mirthcards8281]

Orlando Neuro Therapy I also suspect that she maybe doing so because the therapist gives her the confidence to perform the tasks but lacks it when she is on it alone

[@jtassoni8765]

My wife is the same way. She gets help from her speech therapist. Speech therapy is not what it sounds like. My wife has zero problem with talking (speech). The therapist gives her exercises like logic, seeing better on her left side, etc.

[@mrstevek118]

In rehab I had to wear a sub lax sling on my arm, to keep it in my shoulder

[@carloschinchilla7668]

Hi thank you so much had stroke 3 years ago and get a lot of lower back pain

[@sb2970]

Im having stroke in last 8yrs left leg and hand tell me how to release

[@atljazzman]

I wish I was under your therapeutic supervision

[@romeldelizo7249]

Hi doc tara doesshoulder painis having bad effect?

[@rehabhqofficial]

Generally speaking, if exercise cause pain you should stop and work with a therapist to make sure you are not causing damage.

[@elijahkossover8167]

Hi. I haff a stroke 10 weeks ago. Ive got pain in my shoulder and wrist. What can I do for the pain in the shoulder because it's preventing me from movement above shoulder level as well as latera movement. Amy help would be greatly appreciated! ELijah

[@rehabhqofficial]

don't go above shoulder height if it is causing pain. Many things can cause this and the pain means that you could be damaging some important structures in the shoulder. Try and get evaluated by a physical therapist to fix the problem that is causing the pain before forcing the arm about your shoulder.

[@jennifernorris1720]

I am unable to lift the arm only a small amount. If I stretch out my elbow and hold I can move with no pain if elbow is bent upper part of the arm is extremely painful. I can’t get any relief. What do you recommend.

[@rehabhqofficial]

Thank you for watching Jennifer! Generally speaking, people who have moderate to severe spasticity in the arm/shoulder will have more involuntary movement in the muscles that bend the elbow when attempting to lift the arm. That is because the spastic muscles in this area cross the elbow and the shoulder. Generally speaking it is helpful to use an elbow immobilizer or some sort of air splint (I have lots of videos using this) to keep the elbow straight when working the shoulder. I hope that helps!

[@jennifernorris1720]

@@rehabhqofficial Thank you so much for the info Looking for the videos with the splint now

[@rupindersra5059]

Hlo dr my left side problem is shoulder and leg haevyness

[@pauline627]

I have subluxation but it has now gone back in. Can I do this excise with my sling on. I have no pain doing any excise

[@rehabhqofficial]

Hi Pauline, I can not visualize how to do these with a sling on. Better to work with a local PT for advice.

[@rupindersra5059]

Hlo mam paralysis with only exercise no medicine

[@zechariahchezther3827]

Hello dr. My toe knee little moving can you tell what exercise can I used?thanks

[@rehabhqofficial]

Weight bearing while trying to keep your toes up for the toes and for the knee, kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJiuo6WGatCpf7s Also, go to my website orlandoneurotherapy.com/shop/ and purchase the toe seperator (if your toes seem to be curling under). that should help :)

[@TheMahound]

have you any exercise the t mat help yo stop hands from clawing

[@rehabhqofficial]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKfTo6GXfrWlgtE

[@IADCC]

My arm creaks sometimes when I do the excercises

[@anupmall2297]

Sublenormaly figure are right oorkoose

[@RashadSims-bh3zz]

Interesting

[@jenniferwu2731]

How come I can swing my arm out pretty easily when my elbow is extended but my arm gets tight when my elbow is flexed and i try to externally rotate?

[@rehabhqofficial]

trying too hard. Make the activity easier and the tone will not kick in so much. I hope that helps.

[@jenniferwu2731]

@@rehabhqofficial ok i was confused on the difference between external rotation and just swinging my arm out

[@gloriadlondon6254]

Stroke/Arm exercise

[@miasorbo]

how does sub luv repair how do you face the palm up mine weont go the fingers bend

[@rehabhqofficial]

Great question! Start with lots of stretching to open the hand. This video might help kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKfTo6GXfrWlgtE around 6:50 in the video I show this