How to Stretch and Open Stroke Hand and Fingers

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 พ.ค. 2024
  • If your wrist and head is curled up after a stroke you might need to watch this video.
    When spasticity is starting after you had a stroke, meaning your stroke arm is getting stiffer and tight, your hand and wrist might start to curl up. Specially when you have moderate spasticity, it is difficult to open up that stroke hand. It is very critical to stretch and splint the hand and arm in order to avoid getting the hand to curl up tighter. So if you’re ready let’s get through the exercises and stretches that you need to do in order to open up that stoke hand.
    1. Elbow stretch - we need to stretch the elbow in order for us to get better access to your wrist and hand. First move the muscles of your elbow back-and-forth and then find the tendons and move it back-and-forth as well. You need to find your biceps and your brachio-radialis muscles since they are the ones that keeps your elbow flexed. Then, gently push your forearm away into a straight position very slowly. It will take several minutes in order for you to even move it a few inches.
    2. Forearm rolling - Put your forearm on the table and gently roll it back-and-forth for a few minutes. It will be difficult and tight but be very patient.
    3. Wrist stretching - find the tendons that are tight and go further up towards your elbow and massage that muscle for a few minutes. Use the knuckles of your good head to massage that area slowly go down towards towards attendance and continue massaging. After doing that gently stretch your wrist towards a straighter position. This will take several minutes again, so be patient.
    4. Stretching the thumb - hang your forearm towards the edge of the table. It might be easier for you to be close to the corner of your table so that you can reach over to your wrist and head. Gently open your thumb up. Again very slowly and gently because if you force it to open, it will just get even tighter and rebound back towards your hand.
    5. Stretching the fingers - once you have opened up your thumb and To the side, hold the farm with your index and your thumb of your good head. Gently insert your middle finger and ring finger towards your fingers and slide it towards the fingertips. Initially this will be very difficult and tight. Go slow and be patient. Once you have opened it up, slide your stroke arm so your fingers will be towards the edge of the table. Keep sliding your hand towards the table and slowly press on top of that hand to flatten it out. Be gentle with it since this will take several minutes in order for this to work.
    6. Splinting - get a split that will keep your hand open. Unfortunately there is no real good ones out in the market that I can recommend since they are better when they are custom fitted for you. But this is a very critical step in order to have a sustained stretch on your wrist and hand to keep it straight and open. While waiting for a splint, you can roll two old socks and put it inside your hand so that it will not curl up even further.
    You can do the stretches on your own but it is always better to have somebody help you like a therapist or a family member or a friend in doing this stretches. I hope this video was able to help you open up and then curl your stroke hand.
    #strokehand #stroke #strokeexercises
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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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  • @biaktearalte3852
    @biaktearalte3852 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Very good very good.. I practice just from yesterday, I will practise every morning asa far as posdible.. very encouraging and inspiring for stroke patient. I press like button, share and subscribtion is compulsory.. very good channel.

  • @lawrenceespinoza113
    @lawrenceespinoza113 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank You Buddy❤👍
    I needed to see this. Had a stroke.. I know this Will help
    😇❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🕉

  • @gregoryprieto5987
    @gregoryprieto5987 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for your time and positive attitude!

  • @azamsameer3764
    @azamsameer3764 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I had Brain Stroke in my right side 4 years ago. Thank you for the exercises in my Face ,right hand and Right leg 👌👍 Thank you so much

  • @zahidameher1697
    @zahidameher1697 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sir very well demonstrated.

  • @chunqiu7898
    @chunqiu7898 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for very good explanation of the technics, I can feel your compassion for people.

  • @fiazraja5691
    @fiazraja5691 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent demonstration

  • @e.s.l.6634
    @e.s.l.6634 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very helpful!

  • @roselinhansepi6368
    @roselinhansepi6368 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much brother god bless you

  • @janetlee1770
    @janetlee1770 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good morning I enjoyed your exorsice.one week now I find you thanks very much it is helping me 🙏❤❤❤❤🎉

  • @junreypungay4950
    @junreypungay4950 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks sir ethan

  • @mobilidade4269
    @mobilidade4269 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excelente ensinamentos

  • @shihabshiya3605
    @shihabshiya3605 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank so much doc.

  • @AJtheimmortal
    @AJtheimmortal ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Your videos have helped my mom alot. In this case, she has the opposite problem. Her hand is "open & stiff" & it's painful for her to close her hand.

    • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS
      @SKILLSANDWELLNESS  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Hmmmm. I should do a video for that too. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @mobilidade4269
    @mobilidade4269 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excelente ensinamentos 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @leyladerysavi5620
    @leyladerysavi5620 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent,thank you

  • @rameshbabugk6869
    @rameshbabugk6869 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks sir ❤

  • @tomasanaval9508
    @tomasanaval9508 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you doc...

  • @funmibalogun8543
    @funmibalogun8543 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi, I am from Nigeria and presently in Nigeria.
    My wife is affected by partial stroke but she is improving to walk.
    The only challenge with her is she can't pick or hold anything with her right arm and fingers that's affected.
    I was told is as a result of exposure to sir or cold weather which she doesn't.
    Please, kindly help us with any excercise to fix it.
    Also, if there is anything medication you can advise.
    Thanks

  • @afterdarkstudios6020
    @afterdarkstudios6020 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks!

  • @Youngdaggerdick565
    @Youngdaggerdick565 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    YOU. ARE. A. GODSEND.

  • @teresitagomez5612
    @teresitagomez5612 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank u so much

    • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS
      @SKILLSANDWELLNESS  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are welcome. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @humblebeats3156
    @humblebeats3156 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    never give up🤗😎

  • @mariagraciacalot6642
    @mariagraciacalot6642 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    sir i had a stroke what is the better exercise so i could open my hsnd i can close it but cannot open pls help

  • @renikaramparsad2212
    @renikaramparsad2212 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Nathan, your videos are helpful.
    I'd like to know what exercises can a person do to decrease the gap between the shoulder and hand (looks like a dislocation)
    Asking for my dad who has a stroke.

    • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS
      @SKILLSANDWELLNESS  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh. That sounds like a subluxation. Check out my video for the shoulder pain after stroke

  • @arielpanganiban3421
    @arielpanganiban3421 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank i will do

  • @user-rs8zs4ns4p
    @user-rs8zs4ns4p 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Konuşmalarınızı altyazili yapabilirmisiniz yada pdf formatında dokümanının varmış.tesekkur ederim.

  • @strokerecoveryselfstoryhindi
    @strokerecoveryselfstoryhindi ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Exercise and mobility is better way to stroke recovery

  • @millyrolianpuii4592
    @millyrolianpuii4592 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My husband had stroke one year ago he can't open his hand finger what exercise shall we practice

  • @poojadulbran3666
    @poojadulbran3666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks sir for valuable and useful guidance.

  • @lathaa3082
    @lathaa3082 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How to do if stroke on left. Hand

  • @user-mt2bl2sk3r
    @user-mt2bl2sk3r หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am a stroke patients finger opening problem pl suggest exercise

  • @jeremiecinco2444
    @jeremiecinco2444 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Kani kay Bisaya! Sipa kayu ni. Karon naa nakoi Idol hahaha

  • @Leo24_MyStrokeVlog
    @Leo24_MyStrokeVlog 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi doc natan anong magandang gawin sa manhid na kalahati ng mukha na paralisado dahil sasyroke yung pamamanhid abotsalikod ng taing orlikod ng ulo at leeg taposyung balikad na paralisado is ngàlayna ngalay. Salsmatdoc this is leostrokefrom laguna

  • @MishraKK
    @MishraKK ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey, thanks for the information. My mother can close her hand but cannot open her hand. What to do

    • @mariagraciacalot6642
      @mariagraciacalot6642 หลายเดือนก่อน

      same situation sir i had a stroke😢 3months ago i can close my hsnd but can't open it pls sir help me what excercise need to do

  • @azamsameer3764
    @azamsameer3764 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for helping me 🤲🙏😊

    • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS
      @SKILLSANDWELLNESS  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are welcome. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @poojahm120
      @poojahm120 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for sharing the above. My friend has had a stroke . The second problem is her fingers of the left hand curl up. Please guide us

  • @regieleyte5515
    @regieleyte5515 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Never give up laban lang

  • @johnbutz4857
    @johnbutz4857 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it ok to use a heat and ultrasound hand held tool to help with what you just explained? And thank you for your guidance I have my arm and hand tight like you explained and after the first time MY VERY FIRST TIME I could straighten my arm like I've never done before. Again Thank you so much

    • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS
      @SKILLSANDWELLNESS  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes. Definitely. Make sure you dont burn yourself. Use heat for max of 15 minutes

    • @johnbutz4857
      @johnbutz4857 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SKILLSANDWELLNESS yes I only apply the tool for 5 minutes at a time. High vibration but low heat .And thank you for getting back to me

  • @shihabshiya3605
    @shihabshiya3605 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My patient already bocoz I follow excercise

  • @user-od2qx1zj6r
    @user-od2qx1zj6r 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How about cannot move fingers?

  • @hamnaahmed503
    @hamnaahmed503 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing i found only this video very informative and knowledgeablr

  • @rhanzkievlog436
    @rhanzkievlog436 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    misis ko po na mild stroke ,slamat po sa tutorial

  • @amorpotian8975
    @amorpotian8975 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sir mabigat na po ung kamay k parang may weight hangang sa daliri may pakiramdam na po thanks po God bless you ano pong exercise dtovsir

  • @royalbaig6779
    @royalbaig6779 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please help me

  • @cathyshapiro6098
    @cathyshapiro6098 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can't swallow 2 swallows of liquid alone in a row. If I do I barf it up. Can swallow liquids if accompanied by a solid. Should I do exercise 1 or 2 times a day? Every day? Thank you so much.

  • @posh57y
    @posh57y ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Nathan, do i have to exerise my forearm. My hand curles, but my forearm is weak
    also

    • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS
      @SKILLSANDWELLNESS  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup. I have another video for that. Click in the playlist tab and then stroke playlist

    • @poojahm120
      @poojahm120 ปีที่แล้ว

      True, fingers curl up quite a bit later. Though I am on medication to overcome spasticity

  • @3powerpuffgirls471
    @3powerpuffgirls471 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    boss holog ka nang langit ipadayon Ang imong pagtodlo Kay dako Ang imong katabang sa mg pobri daghan salamat boss...

    • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS
      @SKILLSANDWELLNESS  ปีที่แล้ว

      Walay sapayan sir. Ga english ko kay daghan sad tao di kasabot bisaya. Naa gani mag request ug spanish. Mga indian sad. Mao na english para dali ra ma translate sa ilang kaila

  • @blastzgaming3471
    @blastzgaming3471 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi I have stoke naw 7 month right side still my finger is I can’t open I can close 20% I can open and no pawor also please give me some ideas

    • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS
      @SKILLSANDWELLNESS  ปีที่แล้ว

      Click on the playlist. There are a few more exercises for stroke there. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @mercydelossantos5026
    @mercydelossantos5026 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ngayon po nakakapaglaba na po ako kaya lang hindi ko maisamoay dahil hindi ko maitaas ang kaliwang kamay ko po Sir iyon sana ang gusto kong tuklasin thank you po

  • @jLutraveling
    @jLutraveling ปีที่แล้ว

    Can some of these exercises be done in a heated pool.?

    • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS
      @SKILLSANDWELLNESS  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Certainly. If you dont have any cardiqc condition and with the clearance from your doctor, yes

    • @jLutraveling
      @jLutraveling ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SKILLSANDWELLNESS thank you. Is there a definite benefit of working in water?

  • @MsDivaSassy
    @MsDivaSassy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wish I had found you sooner.

  • @watakwalatalagangkapalit6082
    @watakwalatalagangkapalit6082 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nathan kmusta Ako si Adrian palarca stroke patients Ako na stroke ko Feb 26 2021 until now patabang ko SA imo bi ky wala nko pambayad sa therapy

  • @arya.r4012
    @arya.r4012 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can a 8 year old stroke patient regain from stroke ?.
    Pls reply 🥺🙏

    • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS
      @SKILLSANDWELLNESS  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Maybe not 100% but the goal is to improve the range of motion and some motor control. Done every day

  • @user-zo2oy5yv9k
    @user-zo2oy5yv9k 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My question massage any time or morning and night

    • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS
      @SKILLSANDWELLNESS  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Anytime. But try doing this before doing arm exercises

    • @user-zo2oy5yv9k
      @user-zo2oy5yv9k 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Okey thanks for helper

    • @user-zo2oy5yv9k
      @user-zo2oy5yv9k 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What should a stroke patient eat?

    • @user-zo2oy5yv9k
      @user-zo2oy5yv9k 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is why a stroke patient can't eat or sleep and doesn't like to talk

  • @jeffreymashavane9050
    @jeffreymashavane9050 ปีที่แล้ว

    👏👏

  • @khadija3156
    @khadija3156 ปีที่แล้ว

    الترجمة إلى ااعربية لنستفيد ------شكرا

  • @pwdsinglemomraketera
    @pwdsinglemomraketera ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi sir! Do you think after 2 yrs my stroke hand will still recover?

    • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS
      @SKILLSANDWELLNESS  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A little bit. Atleast prevent contractures from forming

  • @royalbaig6779
    @royalbaig6779 หลายเดือนก่อน

    After stroke my hand not working

  • @dialloalpahoumar245
    @dialloalpahoumar245 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Help me

    • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS
      @SKILLSANDWELLNESS  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Try doing this exercise. You can also check the other ones in the playlist

  • @naziyakhan4555
    @naziyakhan4555 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good useful video.its been 3 years I had stroke.still struggling to open my fingers.

    • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS
      @SKILLSANDWELLNESS  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Try to stretch multiple times daily and wear a splint

    • @lianpascual3703
      @lianpascual3703 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ang galing m mgpaliwanag.. Godbless

    • @naziyakhan4555
      @naziyakhan4555 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lianpascual3703 English plz

    • @poojahm120
      @poojahm120 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very good useful video , love the way you brief and demonstrate how to go about the same . I can see the improvement slowly. Thanks a million. God bless you .

  • @user-pc5ed8pz4m
    @user-pc5ed8pz4m ปีที่แล้ว

    I am a patient of stroke. But for me, whenever I stretch my fingers, my wrist bends. How can that be resolved? Please help me out.

    • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS
      @SKILLSANDWELLNESS  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Try bending your wrist down when you’re getting your finger straight. Slowly flatten your hand on the table after getting them straighter.

    • @user-pc5ed8pz4m
      @user-pc5ed8pz4m ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SKILLSANDWELLNESS Thank you I will be doing just that.

  • @ernestreid9296
    @ernestreid9296 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have SPACTICITY from MS. After doing this my fingers stayed out straight for a minute. I will keep doing it in the hopes that I will be able to use my hand to drive again.

    • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS
      @SKILLSANDWELLNESS  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thats the spirit. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @mohsinmuzawar7060
    @mohsinmuzawar7060 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't move my hand

  • @bellaciao2271
    @bellaciao2271 ปีที่แล้ว

    Burnok ang lami dong

  • @Bamar-Burma
    @Bamar-Burma ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪

  • @josephinedelatorre5876
    @josephinedelatorre5876 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anong gagawin kung stroke Ang patient tapos Hindi Naman stiff ung arm Niya.

    • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS
      @SKILLSANDWELLNESS  ปีที่แล้ว

      Flaccid bah or lupaypay? Heck nyo po ung video ko how to wake up a stroke arm

  • @HananGrow
    @HananGrow 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How about 65+ female patients with osteoporosis?

  • @jorgemadridano914
    @jorgemadridano914 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    doing exercise for my partner

  • @margretnamaganda2737
    @margretnamaganda2737 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can this still workout after a year?

  • @mimicastro9512
    @mimicastro9512 ปีที่แล้ว

    What if pp kung Hindi maigalaw ang kaliwa

    • @SKILLSANDWELLNESS
      @SKILLSANDWELLNESS  ปีที่แล้ว

      Both sides di magalaw? Kelangan na ng tulong sa ibang tao po.

  • @pstotaborkennethimuetinyan832
    @pstotaborkennethimuetinyan832 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do u reposition a dropping wrist?

  • @user-ei6gy9yw2b
    @user-ei6gy9yw2b ปีที่แล้ว

    Can she sleep with that thing during the night

  • @zouzou6424
    @zouzou6424 ปีที่แล้ว +1

  • @SyafaOktavia-oq6sr
    @SyafaOktavia-oq6sr 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sub title

  • @MaguilAquino-er5lm
    @MaguilAquino-er5lm ปีที่แล้ว

    K a c

  • @genetbeyene98
    @genetbeyene98 ปีที่แล้ว

    ቅዱሳን ምርጫ ህዝቡ ምንጭ ህዝቡ ምንጭ ህዝቡ ምንጭ ህዝቡ ምንጭ ነዉ ምቹ