Fix Curled Fingers After Stroke - 10 Min Workout

If you’re dealing with muscle tightness or spasticity that’s causing curled fingers, you’re at the right place. We’ll go through 2 sets of 5 stretches and exercises to help improve tight hand muscles. These exercises are best for someone who has at least a small amount of movement in the hand/wrist.
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:35 Warm-Up
01:44 Set 1 Exercise 1: Thumb Abduction Stretch
02:41 Set 1 Exercise 2: Gentle Opener
03:49 Set 1 Exercise 3: Progressive Opener
04:50 Set 1 Exercise 4: Flat Hand
05:51 Set 1 Exercise 5: Active Open
06:45 Set 2 Exercise 1: Thumb Abduction Stretch
07:49 Set 2 Exercise 2: Gentle Opener
09:01 Set 2 Exercise 3: Progressive Opener
09:48 Set 2 Exercise 4: Flat Hand
10:47 Set 2 Exercise 5: Active Open
12:06 Outro
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Medical Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as a substitute for medical advice or treatment from a physician or qualified healthcare provider. Talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise or therapy regimen.

[@heatherguill9614]

Thank you so much for another great video! I just had another round of Botox a few weeks ago, and fortunately, my fingers are looser. I’m so grateful for a video that is perfect for where I am today. I went to a Stroke support group meeting yesterday and recommended you again both to the other survivors, but also to the OT’s that were there. Everyone wrote down your name it was super excited to find out how awesome your videos are and how much you’re contributing to people’s recovery

[@j.w.675]

Thank you for basic videos like this one. I’m 5 year since the surgery, affected hand can rest relatively flat, but movement is still very, very, limited. Having videos like these are encouraging and helpful. Thank you ❤

[@poojahm120]

I am on medication for spasticity. Tried for years but no improvement. Will try the above. I am sure i will get well. Thank you so much ❤❤

[@Christophe.C]

I keep holding my hand to keep it decontracted and open. What can I say 'I'm very attached to myself'. ✌️

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Haha I love your attitude! I hope you find some of these stretches helpful. And you may find that talking to your doc about other strategies, medications, and injections may be helpful for you!

[@kathrynK303]

👏👏👏👏Thank you so much for sharing and all the work I know you put into helping the stroke community! I appreciate you so much, ma'am!

[@scousescooter]

Thank you else I find your videos very helpful. Still working to get my hand back I've got slight movement in my pinky and thumb and ring finger . I'm post stroke 3 years

[@christopherseivard8925]

This is effective. I which I had had these a year ago!

[@abdulrahmanalhammadi409]

Thank you for these helpful videos شكرآ

[@fayjoseph7740]

So my hands can open. But my thumb and forefingers are bent. I can move them a little. What do I do then? My arm is always towards my body and my hand does not relax. What do I do with that?

[@nikkiepperson7855]

Excellent video!

[@PostStrokeOrg]

@Nikki Epperson, Thank you so much! 😊

[@nikkiepperson7855]

@@PostStrokeOrg my pleasure!

[@poojahm120]

Thank you so much for both briefing and showing how to go about the exercise. Gem of a person ❤❤

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Of course! Thank you for the kind words! ❤️

[@helenbutler8025]

Thanks!

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Thank you so much again!! You are so kind❤️☺️

[@sajanninan4520]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LittleAngel-ry7zi]

Thank you maml❤

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Welcome 😊

[@LittleAngel-ry7zi]

@@PostStrokeOrg me to

[@karthikeyanr9258]

What's the difference between occupation therapy and physiotherapy

[@PostStrokeOrg]

Great question! These are the basic definitions that don't cover all the facets of what these types of therapies can do.
Physical therapy or physiotherapy is primarily focused on treating physical aspects with exercise, physical activities etc., to improve muscle strength, range of motion, pain, and gait. They are the physical health experts!
Occupational therapy is focused on making sure someone is as independent and functional as possible in their daily lives, whether it's being able to take a shower, make a meal, or care for a child. OTs accomplish this in many ways including exercise, teaching compensatory strategies, education on improving mental health, etc.
Hope this helps!

[@whyDecoy]

What if flattening my hand on a surface causes my wrist to curl? Have been having trouble with my wrist extension. I've been told my flexors trigger when I try to use my extensor. Unsure on how to remedy.

[@PostStrokeOrg]

You're not wrong there. It may be that you work on the first few stretches and the active open exercise (if you're able) and skip the flat hand exercise for now. I'd recommend reaching out to your doctor about other methods that may be helpful to lessen the flexor spasticity. You may need more intervention than exercises/stretching alone.