Improve Hand Strength After a Stroke
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 มิ.ย. 2024
- Are you having difficulty using your hand after a stroke? If you do then you need to watch this video.
After you have a stroke, it is often difficult to use your arm and hand again. Your first goal is to regain muscle control. Once you regain your muscle control you need to strengthen that arm. Getting your hands stronger might take a little longer because the muscles there are smaller and thinner. But there are exercises and techniques that you can do to Strengthen your hand after a stroke.
First let’s try to mobilize the joints. Let’s start with turning your forearm with your hand facing up and then facing down. Do that 10 times.
Next let’s mobilize your wrist. Hold your stroke hand with your good hand from the base and move it up and down. Then you move your head side to side. Do this 10 times.
Now let’s move the joints in the middle of your hand. Hold your stroke and the middle part. Push down words with your thumb while the rest of your fingers pushes up. Next move your fingers towards the base while your thumb moves towards the knuckles. Push the thumb downwards and again your fingers upwards.
Then let’s mobilize your fingers. Let’s start with your thumb. Hold it at the Finger nail part and move it in circles. Do the same with the rest of the fingers.
Now let’s work on opening and closing of the hand.
To close the hand, let’s start facilitating that movement. I just rub the hand with your good hand 10 times and then try to close it. Do this several times until it makes it easier for you to close that hand. To strengthen the grip just open and close that hand 10 times with arms straight, with your arm rest up, and with your hand to the side. Do each position 10 times.
Opening the hand might be more difficult than closing your hand. Most of the time a stroke hand will curl up and will make a fist. You will notice that opening the hand is more difficult. So when you are able to open your hand, it is also very important to strengthen the muscles that opens that up. So let’s facilitate the opening of that head first. Just rub or swipe uo the entire hand 10 times and then open that hand. Do this for three routes. Now place your hand on the table with the palm facing down. Open your Health and spread your fingers 10 times. You will notice that your hand will get fatigued quickly. That is because the muscles there are small and slender.
Next is to practice opening that han from neutral position. Just put your elbow on the table and then try to open your hand 10 times. Then let’s put your hand back on the table then pick up your thumb off the table then your index finger, the middle finger, ring finger then your little finger. This will not only improve the strength of your hand but also improve your coordination.
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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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I am glad I found this channel, need to sleep, will check back tomorrow. Thanks for choosing to help others. It is good to find someone who knows what strokes are about. In hospital Dec. 30, 2022-Jan 4, 2023. I came home wore out with the hyper-extension. I improved from rgt side gone all the way to foot had dropped and I had to tie a string around my shoe to pull my feet forward in order to walk. I realized by Dec. 29, 2023, I was n stroke mode 2 AM that morning. I climb out the bed using my right side and slide down like a noodle in a child like squat between a chair and the bed. I didn't make it to the bathroom on time, but I was thinking ahead. I put on a pull up before bed just in case. I come to the realization that I had become as one of my former health care patients. As I laid on the floor realizing that I was either in stroke mode or my sciatica, which I now realize could have been PAD all along; It has me pinned and I could not get out of that position. After I prayed and thanked God for strenght, l pulled the rgt leg out and move my left leg so I could rock myself back and forth but cheek side rock to scoot up closer to the dresser while trying to use my left side to pull up on. My phone was know where to be found at this time. I thought I would grab the bottom of the bed frame, but to know avail. Finally, I scooted to the dresser, and one of the draws was opened, and I squeezed my two hands in the drawer, while positioning my left leg for the pull of our life. That was the hardest pull I have ever had. I made it to 5he bathroom at 2:58 AM. I was in need of a shower and I wanted to soak my body. I was slow to get ready that morning, but was on time for work. I wrote this for those who think that you are alone, but you are not. It is February 24, 2023 and I am in recovery mode. I needed must rest before this came, so if you are over working and being under paid; Your job will be hear when you are dead and gone. Take time out to give your soul a break. Thanks 😊🙏
Wow. Thanks for this. I hope a lot of people will read this
what will Ido if i can't move my finger
I'm 8 days suffer from mild stroke
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thank u for this video its been 3 months now since i had stroke and i have no money to go therapy anymore my insurances doesnt want to cover it anymore this video will going to help me a lot thank u from the bottom of my heart thank you
You are so welcome. I have a bunch of them. Choose which one is appropriate for you
After searching far and wide in TH-cam, I finally found a channel that I think can help me regain my grip strength. I had a stroke just last month and it's trying diligently to recuperate in coordination with my neuro doctors's advice. I am a dedicated long- distance runner before my stroke and a hard-working government employee when the stroke suddenly occurred.and caught me off guard despite my healthy lifestyle. Thank you sir, sincerely. I shall update you on my developments.
please do. other patients might appreciate that as well
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@@SKILLSANDWELLNESS Hi Nathan,
How we can perform the exercises when there is no movement in the hand and the fingers are spastic
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Thanks for Hand Excercise Video
🙏 thanks very much. I came across this video only today though i have subscribed to your channel long back. May you be blessed for the selfless work.
Thank you too. 🙏🏼
Thank you for these exercises,🙏🙏🙏👍
You are welcome. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Recently I follow your videos I have Guillain Barre sequels and they are very useful. Thank you. I live in Mexico.
Thank you!
God bless you for continuing sharing your videos for us and we can use it for our daily routine exercise.imdoing it now for my husband.
Thank you very much!
Thanks so much sir
Most welcome
New subscriber here. I'm studying to be an OTA and I'm positive I will learn a lot from your channel. Thank you for your videos sir!
Thank you so much for the exercise. This will be my daily exercise to improve my hand function. 👍👍👍
really helpfull, not overwhellming. others talk way too much before even starting. very motivating. like having a therapist with you at home . thanks!
Thank you too. Getting the patient to do the therapy consistently is the goal. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank you so much. Very helpful.
Im your fan. Ur videos such a big help for me and especially my stroke wife. Thank you so much
Thank you. Im glad that you are doing this with your wife. It makes it easier for her to improve
Thank you so much
Thank you. GOD bless.
Thanks a lot.very helpful
Thanks for sharing . I am very satisfied because I had a stroke nine years ago and all you have discussed is everything I am going through. Thanks for your help.😃👍🙏👌
You are very welcome. 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️
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Thank you very much for the exercises
You are so welcome
The session was awesome 👌
Thank you ❤
Thanks for your kind care. Sometimes I find it difficult to stretch my fingers easily
You are welcome. :-)
Thanku
Thank you Doc for sharing this video for us ❤️❤️❤️
you are very welcome. share this to your support group, might be able to help them too
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Hi Nathan,
My Mother is suffering from right hemeplegia from January 26th 2023 , I am doing physiotherapy exercises for her she has learned sit to stand position only it's been 10 months from stroke she can't able to move her upper and lower limb, kindly guide me with the exercise for the below case study
FINDINGS: Endotracheal tube noted insitu.
Blood attenuating hyperdensities [Mean Hu: 70] are noted in the midbrain & pons extending to the left cerebellar hemisphere. Adjacent ill-defined hypodensities noted - likely perihemorrhagic edema. Mass effect noted in the form of mild compression on the 4th ventricle.
A calcified granuloma is noted in the right frontal lobe in the parafalcine region-measuring 7.2 x 6.0 mm (CCxTR).
Diffuse cerebral edema noted.
Ill-defined symmetrical periventricular hypodensities noted adjacent to frontal horns of bilateral lateral ventricles - likely small vessel ischemic changes.
A subcentimentric anterior falcine lipoma noted. Bilateral vertebral arterial calcifications noted.
The Basal ganglia, internal capsule, thalamus and corpus callosum appear normal.
The Interhemispheric fissure is centered. No midline shift seen. Lateral & third ventricles are of normal size and are symmetrically arranged. Sella and pituitary gland appears normal.
Thank you this was awesome 👌
Thanks Nathan ❤
You are welcome
Wow awesome idea bro. Thank you for sharing ❤️
You are welcome. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thanks...found this channel while searching for my grandmother who had stroke..
Thank you so much it work well. See you more often.
Thank you for these I’ve had zero orkon my han/arm during pt.
Hi Nathan, my hand can't hold anything and my fingers are crampedI I follow your good exercises. What do I do to get my fingers to move and hold things? thank you very much
Hi thank you for your help❤
Thank you so much Sir Nathan.I really found it helpful for my arm stroke bec.i can already move my fingers opening and closing them gradually.
Thanks so much sir....the hardest past for me was to lift my fingers from thumb to my little finger, I felt my fingers were so tight and I cannot almost move them but all exercises really helped.
Stretching before doing the exercises will help mobilize those fingers
Thank you so much.....
Thanks!
Thank you. Sinasabayan q mga exercize n advice m
You are welcome. Progress will come with consistency
Thank you
I love it!!! Stay blessed❤🙏
You too. ❤️❤️❤️
Very very useful exercise thanks a lot
Superb sir good job
You are awesome!
Thank you so much to this video, this is what I'm gonna do with my auntie who is a stroke patient..God bless you
You are welcome. Im happy that you are taking care of your auntie
Thank you for the exercise…. I have good movement but it seems like no strength what can I do?
It was extremely great also very useful
Thanks very informative from a reading in the Uk - Fiona Dawson
Thank you it help me for my right hand stroke to strenthen i will do it in my daily exercise
Thanks
thanks for the info❤️
You are welcome. ❤️❤️❤️
Your the best..because you talk and move that's why we understand.
thank you very informative ser
You are very welcome
Thank u sir
Thank you so much sir it's very helpful for my mother
You are very welcome:-)
HI NATHAN, I DID THE EXERCISE WITH YOU TODAY AND WAS REALLY CHALLENGING , BUT I FELT GOOD AFTER THE EXERCISES, THANKS.
That is sooo awesome. Happy to be of help
Tried lifting, mechanically all the other fingers come up
I also did de excescise with u but didn'getno feeling nothing
I will try
Thankyou.
Flaviano Mazo Thanks Dr.
You are welcome.
Thank you so much sir🙏🙏🙏🙏
You are welcome. ☝️
Tha k you so much for the greathandand exercises
@@lynnblackstock1861 yes🙏
Thank you so much Sir Nathsn a very effective excercise it makes my hand comfortable to move without any pain at all amazing.thanks God!
Good deal. 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️
I had a traumatic brain injury caused by a fall January 2015 and I had brain bleed. The neurosurgeon performed a burr hole that caused a stroke. I have been doing therapy and going to the gym continuously. I’m getting Botox shot to ease the tone. I have a hard time with the supination and pronation. I just run into your post while searching for the mirror therapy. I want to express my sincere gratitude for your postings, it do help us. Thank you kindly for all you do, Nathan 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭maraming salamat kabayan 😊
Walang anuman kabayan. Patience lang and celebrate the progress that you see. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Please take 1 tsp. of moringa powder for 1 week then 2 tsp. after 2nd weeks for absorption of nutrients in your body and cleaned the arteries together with morning or noontime sunshine for at least 30 minutes of vitamin d3 and that is the only effective natural solution for stroke patient and can cure 300 kinds of illness. IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST PLEASE HELP AND HEAL US.
Good morning Nathan thanks for exercises why my arm flying back while I am walking please explain and exercise to correct have a nice day from Los angeles
If your arm is spastic, it is because of the synergy oatterns that you have. Try holding a plastic bag with a canned soup in it and practice swinging it. It will stretch your arm and at the same time bring out more natural movement
Good morning sir what is best exercise to the finger to go back normal movement again?.
thanks
Thank you very much our lovely brother's.
Thank you too
Thank you sir.malaking tulong po ito sa akin.4mos npo akl after my stroke.I subscribe already to see all you advice.
New sub. Watching in Hong Kong. This is a helpful video buddy. Thanks. God bless
You are soooo welcome. Glad to help. 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Thankyou
Thank You Soooo Much I had a Stroke last Wensday..... I Stay in South Africa.
Tq...I'm getting better to close my fingers here from Malaysia
Thank you, Sir. Very helpful.
Thanks sir Nathan for my every morning exercise of my left stroke arm so difiicult but its help me a lot to regain little by little my left arm,thank you & god bless🙏
God nless you too. Update us with the progress
As of now sir nathan so happy and overwhelm cause im able now use my finger to push the horn botton and flasher light of my motorcycle and i hope soon i can drive my motorcycle,thank you very much and god bless🙏
Please take 1 tsp. of moringa powder for 1 week then 2 tsp. after 2nd weeks for absorption of nutrients in your body and cleaned the arteries together with morning or noontime sunshine for at least 30 minutes of vitamin d3 and that is the only effective natural solution for stroke patient and can cure 300 kinds of illness. IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST PLEASE HELP AND HEAL US.
Thanks for this video now I have a idea on how to exercisey fingers
You are welcome po
After about a week doing the finger exerise I've seen great improvement. When I started, I struggled to lift my ring finger. Now I can lift daily well.
how long ago was your stroke
Thank you very much for your vedios I am three years stroke patient one week before I started to follow your vedios it’s very useful for me my index finger and thumb fingers are very hard to straighten and when I am doing exercises I can do it but later on when I am doing my housework it’s curoling but with my patient I am getting on it also my right leg have a change the leg exercises are am doing it I think am 90percent ok I am trying by best to get normal your vedios are very useful to me so that please kindly send me a reply it will very great full to me once a thank you for doing this help for stroke survives god bless you
Thank u for d useful excersises. After wrist surgery, i m not able to make fist. Pl recommend some excercises.
Try these exercises although this is for carpal tunnel, i hope this helps but consult your doctor or ask te guidance of a therapist thats seeing you: th-cam.com/video/4r2ZVp9Zi-o/w-d-xo.html&feature=sharec
Nathan your vlog helps me a lot. Ingat godbless
Ingat din po. Kau po ang nastroke?
Thanks for this sir, I am paralyzed both hands hopefully this can be applicable for me as spinal cord injury.
Please take 1 tsp. of moringa powder for 1 week then 2 tsp. after 2nd weeks for absorption of nutrients in your body and cleaned the arteries together with morning or noontime sunshine for at least 30 minutes of vitamin d3 and that is the only effective natural solution for stroke patient and can cure 300 kinds of illness. IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST PLEASE HELP AND HEAL US.
great, very informative, love from India
You are welcome. :-)
Sir Nathan I can't move my hand it's so painful.i cant't close and open.but I will try to do it.i'm very eager to get well soon.
Awesome
Thanks
From USA 🇺🇸
Yes maam
You have helped me so much with after open heart surgery exercises. I have so much pain in the heck. It relief my pain some. The exercises they told me to do were stretching and going above my head . They didn't do nothing. Then again this is Canada so called free health care. Terrible. I had absolutely horrible experience after surgery. Nurses were mean specifically in after surgery trauma care. I cried for two days. I am thankful for you . I appreciate you. God bless you 🙏
Notel. I will make more video for neck pain but try this too:
neck pain relief: th-cam.com/video/ewmZy8IJsSs/w-d-xo.html
Neck pain exercises: th-cam.com/video/nwOgdNsyDJ0/w-d-xo.html
Please take 1 tsp. of moringa powder for 1 week then 2 tsp. after 2nd weeks for absorption of nutrients in your body and cleaned the arteries together with morning or noontime sunshine for at least 30 minutes of vitamin d3 and that is the only effective natural solution for stroke patient and can cure 300 kinds of illness. IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST PLEASE HELP AND HEAL US.
If the person can easily move her fingers. I want to type fast again. Thank you for these exercises. I had TIA just last week. My therapist doesn't want to help me out (from the hospital). That's why I'm looking for alternative therapies online for me. I can move my left arm and left leg.
This is great I can do this while having insomnia ❤
thanksBro
Very intrested
I did everything with my hands after my stroke even though it was difficult, but I had to adjust what I was doing and take breaks often. The key is repetition over the long haul and not to push yourself to hard especially after a traumatic event
Thats right. Consistency is really very important
I tried but I can't do it
@sabithasukdeo7560 yes you can don't give up. Any movement is a start
@@SKILLSANDWELLNESSg mom
Can you tell me about the exercises and medicine you used during your stroke
Sir... thank you so much Sir Nathan.... how can I minimize the spasticity pain?
It depends on what kind of pain. And where is it particularly?
Useful exercise
Thank you for the feedback
Salamat kaayu sa mga exercise nakatabang sa akong pag recover God Bless
Walay sapayan. ❤️
cycling but some , it hurts good, my nerves , and it nice to stretch, thanks you!
You are welcome. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Maraming salamat!🙏
my fingers were very tight and this exercise was very great help in finger movement
I was in therapy for almost 2 years and I was not taught these exercises! Especially the finger lift. I will follow these to improve my chances of typing with my left hand again. Noone has been able to help me and I need to get back to work. The finger lift seems very promising.
I hope it does. The muscles there are so narrow and small. Practice and exercise it but do not over do it. The rest breaks are also very important
Can you give me , suitable exercise
Thanks again 🥀
I echo everyone when I say thank you for our videos. Do you have advice for someone who doesn't have a strong hand? I had a bilateral pontine stroke. I have movement and sensation in both arms, but they are both weak. (Not strong enough for ADLs but enough in my right to operate the joystick of my wheel chair.) My wife helps with the exercises.
Hi sir my left body is paralyzed 5 years ago until now still no strength my left hand but I continue y excercise & I found your video I feel I courage to do your excercise thank you.❤️watching pilipino in Sri Lanka God bless you sir
three years stroke survivor thanks for the fingers exercise this morning. but my fingers are still stiff not spreading out well for the flat table exercise. tell me what to do please.
Very good .
Many many thanks
Am also affected by stroke but this tips are good indeed am walking the problem is my hand
My eble is difficult to make it straight some time it looks like a crap falling movement what can I do
Awesome
Thank you so much it helps see you offen