Check out these FREE exercises and blogs on hand recovery for stroke survivors: www.saebo.com/blog/reclaim-your-dexterity-with-hand-exercises-for-stroke-recovery/ www.saebo.com/blog/gaining-functional-hand-stroke/
I just thought I had a mini-stroke a few weeks ago that I just admitted to my youngest son 2 Fridays ago and myself that same night and began looking for videos on recovery exercises on the subject. 2 weeks later, I have seen significant improvement from these exercises and want to give credit where credit is due. THANK YOU DOCTOR THOMPSON FOR THIS VIDEO AND OTHERS LIKE THIS HAS HELPED ME PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY TO HELP ME IN MY RECOVERY♥♥👍👍😁😁!!!
Great question! Thanks for asking. I would suggest trying my Stretches for Spasticity video to help open the hand and get it to relax. I would also take a look at our Stage 1 exercises, which may have some easier exercises for you to progress your hand, finger, wrist, and forearm depending on your ability to move those parts of your arm. Good luck!
Saebo, Inc. Thank you very much. I subscribed already on your channel. Will check those videos that you recommended. I’m also assessing purchasing the SaeboGlove... Thank you! Stay safe and healthy 🙏🏻
This is my first time here so the exercises seemed to be good but I didn't like that you said repeatedly "pretty easy right"! It was very difficult for me.
Great job, Jane. Perseverance is key to recovery! I apologize for saying that often, and thank you for your constructive criticism. I'll make a mental note in my future videos. However, you may find the exercises in our Stage 1 video and the Stretches for Spasticity videos easier to perform. Please let me know if that helps. -Dr Scott
You will need to locate the root cause of the tingling. The SaeboStim Micro was designed to assist with sensory recovery. You should try it out today! -Dr. Scott
Maybel, thank you for asking that question. If it is typical stiffness, prolonged stretching of your fingers for a minute or two, twice a day, maybe every 12 hours, can help permanently lengthen the tight tendons. If it's related to tone, then you need to stretch multiple times throughout the day to loosen the fingers, then exercise them and work on functional grasp and release. I hope that helps. Good luck!
Thank you for the exercises. I am recovering from a stroke and I am two weeks out. My left hand and face has been affected. I am regaining movement to my thumb and index finger but my middle, ring and pinky are lagging. Middle being better than ring, better than pinky. Are there exercises for those three fingers only? I love to paddle a kayak, but even then I'm not gripping the paddle with all of my fingers. Any advice or help would be appreciated.
I wouldn't try to isolate those fingers this early, but you may want some electrical stimulation (www.saebo.com/shop/saebostim-pro/). I would just try to coordinate opening and closing your hand, and would do it with both hands where you can see them. If they lag in the future, then I'd suggest doing exercises just for those two fingers and lots of e-stim. As for kayaking, we have a device called the SaeboGlide that was actually designed because someone was having trouble with rowing a canoe. Follow this link to check it out (www.saebo.com/shop/saeboglide-plus/). Best of luck - Dr Scott
Finger isolation usually means to work each finger individually so that you can focus your attention on that one digit moving which maximizes the brain power to complete the task. I hope that helps. - Dr. Scott Thompson, OTD
Though tone and spasticity can limit someone's ability to perform exercises, it doesn't mean you can't attempt to do them. Even if you see zero movement when you try something, it doesn't mean it wasn't beneficial. The signals in the brain need to be produced over and over and over again to work correctly. So whether you are thinking about doing a movement with our SaeboMind mental practice exercises, watching the movement with our Saebo Mirror Box, or using our SaeboStim Pro to complete the movement with e-stim, it's all beneficial to your recovery. I wish you the best of luck! - Dr. Scott Thompson, OTD
Hello Doctor if I keep working out in the gym will my left handicap hand will be stronger. And if I keep working out will this handicap hand will recovered
Tonio, this is an age old question, and it all depends on your efforts, your treatment approaches, and how your body reacts to this treatment. I don't think that working out in the gym will hurt the recovery as it's task-oriented training and repetitious, which are known factors for improving recovery, but there are too many factors to say. Best of luck, and keep up the good work. - Dr. Scott Thompson, OTD
I am 6 years post stroke. I can't use my affected right hand. Any exercise suggestion to do in the home w/o any gadget to be use. And also have difficulty in walking and speaking. Thank you in advance for suggestions.
Oh, yes. Please see our other exercise videos for exercises and stretches without gizmos and gadgets. I will be producing videos in the near future to address lower limb recovery, so stay tuned! - Dr. Scott.
Sir, I'm a stroke person last 4 yrs, while walking my left side weak hand is hanging as weight with pain in the shoulder. I can move hand but not long period. Please advice some exercises.
Can I improve spacisity after 7 years. My fine motor skills are very poor in the left hand following my stroke. My thumb cannot bend properly which causes the biggest problem, but I feel these exercises may help - any advice ?
Hi Kelly! I have attached some links to blog posts that will answer your question and help you learn more about spasticity, Hope they help! www.saebo.com/spasticity/ www.saebo.com/blog/traumatic-brain-injury-spasticity-treatment-symptoms-and-recovery/ www.saebo.com/blog/treat-spasticity-stroke/ www.saebo.com/blog/dynamic-splints-contracture-need-know/
I would try to work it all. Your shoulder and elbow will come back the quickest, followed by the wrist and fingers. The amount of brain power it takes to move your hand is enormous which is why most of the body recovers before you start to see the hand move. Seeking the help of a rehab specialist will also help improve your recovery. Keep up the good work! - Dr. Scott Thompson, OTD
Wilbur, there's hope even farther down the road. The NIH did a study on one of our clients who was 23-years post stroke. It's all about the effort and dedication. There truly is No Plateau In Sight! Keep positive and keep pushing! - Dr. Scott
Check out these FREE exercises and blogs on hand recovery for stroke survivors:
www.saebo.com/blog/reclaim-your-dexterity-with-hand-exercises-for-stroke-recovery/
www.saebo.com/blog/gaining-functional-hand-stroke/
Really great presentation of useful rehab.
Thanks for liking
Very enlightening inexpensive exercises.
Glad you think so! - Dr. Scott
Many thanks for your video 🙏🏻💐
Thank you very much for these exercises!
Thanks for sharing the useful exercises. I will be able to get the best to help.my husband now.
Thanls for sharing us itreallly help
I'm glad it is helping. Keep up the hard work. I wish you the best. - Dr Scott
Very helpful. Thank you Dr. Scott !
You're most welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for your videos. This is very helpful for home exercise!
Glad it was helpful!
Thnx 4 d sharing of ur knowledge ,,,as be my guides someone's when times is needed,, ,
It's my pleasure. - Dr Scott
Yes its is thank you
This was soooo helpful
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So glad! Dr. Scott, OTD
I just thought I had a mini-stroke a few weeks ago that I just admitted to my youngest son 2 Fridays ago and myself that same night and began looking for videos on recovery exercises on the subject. 2 weeks later, I have seen significant improvement from these exercises and want to give credit where credit is due.
THANK YOU DOCTOR THOMPSON FOR THIS VIDEO AND OTHERS LIKE THIS HAS HELPED ME PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY TO HELP ME IN MY RECOVERY♥♥👍👍😁😁!!!
Thank you for sharing, Darryl! We are so happy to hear that these videos have helped with your recovery. Keep up the good work!!
Nice video to improve hand
Thanks a lot
Fantastic video
Thanks! 😃 - Dr Scott
Excellent work!
Many thanks!
Thank you for this videos
My pleasure!
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You're welcome!!
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Thanks so much Dr. Scott. How about for affectted hand without opening? What’s the best exercise you can recommend? Thank you!
Great question! Thanks for asking. I would suggest trying my Stretches for Spasticity video to help open the hand and get it to relax. I would also take a look at our Stage 1 exercises, which may have some easier exercises for you to progress your hand, finger, wrist, and forearm depending on your ability to move those parts of your arm. Good luck!
Saebo, Inc. Thank you very much. I subscribed already on your channel. Will check those videos that you recommended. I’m also assessing purchasing the SaeboGlove... Thank you! Stay safe and healthy 🙏🏻
Love your videos and your products look great!!! Is there a video or can you share- how to reduce tone / the way my hand is tight like a fist?
Thanks
Ava, please call our toll-free number and you can speak to one of our representatives who can assist you. 888-284-5433
This is my first time here so the exercises seemed to be good but I didn't like that you said repeatedly "pretty easy right"! It was very difficult for me.
Great job, Jane. Perseverance is key to recovery! I apologize for saying that often, and thank you for your constructive criticism. I'll make a mental note in my future videos. However, you may find the exercises in our Stage 1 video and the Stretches for Spasticity videos easier to perform. Please let me know if that helps. -Dr Scott
How to release tingling of my left palm after my stroke. Thank you doctor
You will need to locate the root cause of the tingling. The SaeboStim Micro was designed to assist with sensory recovery. You should try it out today! -Dr. Scott
Hello there i sometimes feel stiffness on my fingers whatis the best exercises formy fingersthank you
Maybel, thank you for asking that question. If it is typical stiffness, prolonged stretching of your fingers for a minute or two, twice a day, maybe every 12 hours, can help permanently lengthen the tight tendons. If it's related to tone, then you need to stretch multiple times throughout the day to loosen the fingers, then exercise them and work on functional grasp and release. I hope that helps. Good luck!
Thank you for the exercises. I am recovering from a stroke and I am two weeks out. My left hand and face has been affected. I am regaining movement to my thumb and index finger but my middle, ring and pinky are lagging. Middle being better than ring, better than pinky. Are there exercises for those three fingers only? I love to paddle a kayak, but even then I'm not gripping the paddle with all of my fingers. Any advice or help would be appreciated.
I wouldn't try to isolate those fingers this early, but you may want some electrical stimulation (www.saebo.com/shop/saebostim-pro/). I would just try to coordinate opening and closing your hand, and would do it with both hands where you can see them. If they lag in the future, then I'd suggest doing exercises just for those two fingers and lots of e-stim. As for kayaking, we have a device called the SaeboGlide that was actually designed because someone was having trouble with rowing a canoe. Follow this link to check it out (www.saebo.com/shop/saeboglide-plus/). Best of luck - Dr Scott
What do you mean by finger isolation ?
Finger isolation usually means to work each finger individually so that you can focus your attention on that one digit moving which maximizes the brain power to complete the task. I hope that helps. - Dr. Scott Thompson, OTD
These aren't any good for us if we have tone/spasticity or only passive ROM, are they?
Though tone and spasticity can limit someone's ability to perform exercises, it doesn't mean you can't attempt to do them. Even if you see zero movement when you try something, it doesn't mean it wasn't beneficial. The signals in the brain need to be produced over and over and over again to work correctly. So whether you are thinking about doing a movement with our SaeboMind mental practice exercises, watching the movement with our Saebo Mirror Box, or using our SaeboStim Pro to complete the movement with e-stim, it's all beneficial to your recovery. I wish you the best of luck! - Dr. Scott Thompson, OTD
Hello Doctor if I keep working out in the gym will my left handicap hand will be stronger. And if I keep working out will this handicap hand will recovered
Tonio, this is an age old question, and it all depends on your efforts, your treatment approaches, and how your body reacts to this treatment. I don't think that working out in the gym will hurt the recovery as it's task-oriented training and repetitious, which are known factors for improving recovery, but there are too many factors to say. Best of luck, and keep up the good work. - Dr. Scott Thompson, OTD
I am 6 years post stroke. I can't use my affected right hand. Any exercise suggestion to do in the home w/o any gadget to be use. And also have difficulty in walking and speaking. Thank you in advance for suggestions.
Oh, yes. Please see our other exercise videos for exercises and stretches without gizmos and gadgets. I will be producing videos in the near future to address lower limb recovery, so stay tuned! - Dr. Scott.
The problem lower arm/wrist/finger muscle not moving..2 years still exercise my finger with spasm..
Sir, I'm a stroke person last 4 yrs, while walking my left side weak hand is hanging as weight with pain in the shoulder. I can move hand but not long period. Please advice some exercises.
For the saebo glove do u have any info on how or where to go to obtain more rubberbands?
We have glove tensioners available on our website. You can find them here, www.saebo.com/shop/saeboglove-tensioners/
Can I improve spacisity after 7 years. My fine motor skills are very poor in the left hand following my stroke. My thumb cannot bend properly which causes the biggest problem, but I feel these exercises may help - any advice ?
Hi Kelly! I have attached some links to blog posts that will answer your question and help you learn more about spasticity, Hope they help!
www.saebo.com/spasticity/
www.saebo.com/blog/traumatic-brain-injury-spasticity-treatment-symptoms-and-recovery/
www.saebo.com/blog/treat-spasticity-stroke/
www.saebo.com/blog/dynamic-splints-contracture-need-know/
Thank you so much for your help. I think mindset Is everything too!
I can't move my finger first should i work on my shoulder and my Wrist after making those strong i can work on my finger and it help to move them ?
I would try to work it all. Your shoulder and elbow will come back the quickest, followed by the wrist and fingers. The amount of brain power it takes to move your hand is enormous which is why most of the body recovers before you start to see the hand move. Seeking the help of a rehab specialist will also help improve your recovery. Keep up the good work! - Dr. Scott Thompson, OTD
After 6 years is it hope after 6 years
Wilbur, there's hope even farther down the road. The NIH did a study on one of our clients who was 23-years post stroke. It's all about the effort and dedication. There truly is No Plateau In Sight! Keep positive and keep pushing! - Dr. Scott
Thank you for your video🥰
Thanks for watching!