Arm & Hand Stretches for Spasticity After Stroke

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Arm & Hand Stretches for Spasticity After Stroke

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Spasticity can cause pain, stiffness, and muscle shortening leading to decreased movement and strength (contractures). Stretching your recovering arm and hand daily can help to maintain muscle length, reduce pain and stiffness, and improve function. Use this video to help create a daily arm and hand stretching routine if you have spasticity or high muscle tone after a stroke.
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Time Stamps
0:00 Intro
0:27 Scapular retraction
1:31 Scapular protraction
2:46 Shoulder abduction
3:51 Shoulder flexion
4:51 Shoulder rotation
5:59 Elbow extension
6:56 Forearm pronation/supination
8:23 Wrist extension
9:28 Thumb abduction
10:34 Finger extension
11:46 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.

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@johnbutz4857 Жыл бұрын

Had a stroke 3 1/2 years ago and in the 3 weeks I've been using your routine I definitely feel a big difference. I especially like that you go thru the stretching and do the routines . Lots better than other sites

@parbattiebachu84 2 жыл бұрын

Dear eliae i had stroke 7 months ago i uses your videos to help in my recovery since i cannot afford a therapist i can use my hand again and i am walking propely eveŕyday i am using it thank u very much

@onkarpatil5490 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, may God bless you... could you please tell me if you have gained the prestroke level strength...n if you don't mind, could you please tell me.. what was the reason for stroke? my friend recently met with an accident n he is suffering from hemiplegia

@cneostandard9282 Жыл бұрын

liar

@madhu58223 Жыл бұрын

Nice teaching good mam

@ruthadams4240 Жыл бұрын

Dear Elsa, your exercises are useful and your approach is great. Please can you post some strategies to get my stroke leg strong again and whatever else is necessary to relearn how to walk? All the best, Ruth

@abhishekkumar-ez7sg Жыл бұрын

did ur hand developed spasticity

@heatherguill9614 2 жыл бұрын

I had largely given up on doing my exercises after I got kicked out of PT and OT. I watched your videos a few times this week, and been able to follow them. I appreciate how supportive you are to your viewers. Thank you so much for making these videos. You’re changing lives with each one you make, and your calming demeanor helps me as well

@PostStrokeOrg 2 жыл бұрын

@heatherguill, I'm sorry to hear they kicked you out of your therapy. Ugh! But I am glad that you are finding some help in my videos. Are there any particular issues or topics you'd like to see videos on that would help you in your recovery?

@heatherguill9614 2 жыл бұрын

@@PostStrokeOrg Yesterday when I receive Botox in my arm and leg the doctor told me the reason I can’t do supination is not due to town but just due to weakness. How do I combat that? Are you able to make a new video about that or reference one of your previous videos where you address that?

@PostStrokeOrg 2 жыл бұрын

@heatherguill, Sorry I'm just now responding to this. My video coming out this Friday is actually specifically for supination!

@dewisnu9168 Жыл бұрын

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@houssem4015 8 ай бұрын

as a physiotherapist I wanna say THANK YOU for all your videos, you make our work more beautiful

@PostStrokeOrg 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! ❤️

@msmeiia 3 ай бұрын

Dear Elyse ... you are a blessing. People like you are few and far between . I thank you for helping us during a most difficult thing in our lives. ❤❤

@jdp1236 Жыл бұрын

I'm also a stroke person. I become a stroke that was 2013. And by the mercy of Allah i'm already now restored

@faisalahmad3309 Жыл бұрын

ALLAH HU AKBR

@ShayllaDEFigueiredo-cp1vv 5 ай бұрын

Include my name in your prayers to Allah for my recoovery please Faisalahmad. Thanks. My name is Shaylla.

@ruduckie 4 ай бұрын

awesome!! very happy for you :)

@hassanhijazi9503 2 ай бұрын

الحمد لله

@estherukaobasi7556 Ай бұрын

God help us.🙏🙏🙏

@merittacadogan8223 Жыл бұрын

I had a stroke 3 weeks ago and have been declined from my insurance for service. But your exercises and stretches have really helped me. They are also welcoming and easy to follow.😊 Thank you for your service ❤

@faisalahmad3309 Жыл бұрын

Thanks I'm practicing the excercise My stroke 7months ago

@AP1___ 5 ай бұрын

Thanks. Mum said she found this very helpful. She was extremely fearful throughout the video in case it went too hard or too fast but I slowed the video down a bit and she enjoyed it, and did her best. And so it continues ❤

@yganoks48 Жыл бұрын

❤Hi Elyse, I've been exercising with you for almost 2 years now. I noticed that the spasticity on my shoulder has been decreasing and improving. I know it's long way to go for recovery. 😊 Just want to thank you for sharing your videos.❤

@PostStrokeOrg 9 ай бұрын

@yganoks48 Thank you so much for sharing this with me! I'm so glad to hear that the videos have been helpful for you ❤️😊

@thesocialcommenter5004 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what a great video I really appreciate it very helpful I needed this. You are so cheerful thanks for your excellent work. May the Lord bless you.

@PostStrokeOrg 2 жыл бұрын

@thesocialcommenter wow! Thank you so much for the kind words. I’m so glad this video was helpful 🙂

@BradStelmach 5 күн бұрын

Thank you. Keep them coming. TBI nine years ago. The spasticity is very frustrating, always being very independent prior to injury. Keep pushing everyone. I know it is hard. Blessings,

@supermom-nocape9831 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I love doing them along with you. Therapy doesn't feel so lonely. I've added these stretches to those given to me by my OT before her time with me was done. I'll be checking your other videos as well. :)

@user-qh9si4zt1e 5 күн бұрын

From the wheelchair after a stroke back to salsa dancing after five years of circular motion!!!!*************thanks god.

@ernestagbekponou5357 26 күн бұрын

After 3 years post stroke, I have the feeling I have done everything humanly possible and now need a miracle. I just don't know what else to do to heal. These videos are very helpful. Thank you for the breath of comfort.

@legineacahill4785 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your services and helping. You have such a sweet, kind spirit

@craigeastunder3660 2 жыл бұрын

great video. to the point without talking a lot. part of my daily routine

@rhumball 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Elyse, please post more exercise to reduce spasticity in wrist, elbow, fingers. I agree that shoulder needs to be “freed” as well. This exercise helps me a lot cause i want to get rid off my hand spasticity but i dont know where to begin 😊❤️❤️❤️

@edgardojusay4340 Жыл бұрын

@Nor_berg 7 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤thanks for caring and sharing. It's helping. 5 years post stroke 😢 🙏🏽🌹

@williamokuda8882 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos. I sometimes post them on my stroke Facebook groups.

@audrylane5871 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful site. I use videos evert day. You maje ir so clear and simple, especially explaining purppose of exercises

@sandraspalding8978 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou I have resenly had a stroke I'm grateful for your help with doing these videos I hope to recover with your excercise much love 💖

@alanmazir4635 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you posting these episodes thank you so much

@PostStrokeOrg Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@choongli7692 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you I can follow the video for exercis eveveyday from TBI patients.❤️

@jwebb753 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your videos. Your delivery, organization, and the clear and concise information. One suggestion would be is to have current stroke recovery patients at various levels of recovery doing these exercises. I’d like to see modifications they employ. For example, #10 stretch I cannot move my fingers using the position you demonstrate, I have to pull open my fingers and ignore my thumb. Is there a better way? But, again, I appreciate all that you do to help us.

@PostStrokeOrg 2 жыл бұрын

@jwebb753, Thank you for your kind words and feedback. I would love that as well, but I'm still taking precautions due to the pandemic. It is something that I would like to try in the future though! And as far as a modification, what you're doing is okay. This particular stretch may be a two-parter for you. So first stretch your fingers the way you have been, and then gently stretch your thumb, then repeat. I hope that helps! 😊

@nganguyen-ug6oc 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@ruduckie 4 ай бұрын

thank you :) this really helps!!

@anngweniferlim5848 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@abulkalamazad6437 Жыл бұрын

I have been got stroke before 6 months and been suffering pain at right leg and hand and are following your exercise. Hope you will come up with more presentation on pain relief and paralysis recovery. Regards

@faisalahmad3309 Жыл бұрын

InshALLAH. I had a stroke the same time u had Her excercises give me positive hopes InshALLAH we will move forward

@akbarchamdawala1183 8 ай бұрын

Great doctor thanks God bless you and your family always great

@boredweegie553 Жыл бұрын

this is my 4th stroke in as many yrs just got out of hospital earlier today and first time it's affected my arm and hand.. thank you for this,I was given physio tools for home but find this very helpful thank you so much for this ❤️

@PostStrokeOrg Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry to hear this is your 4th stroke! I’m glad you’re out of the hospital and wish you the best in your recovery journey. I hope my videos can help supplement therapy❤️

@kicknowledgesmith8608 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear this, keep fighting, I know it's easier said than done!! was your strokes due to blood clotting?

@larssonmaria8090 Жыл бұрын

Herbal medicine is the best to treat our body system naturally Hi I’ve been living with stroke 😭 for more than 5years now but I got rid of it naturally after using dr Omo herbal medicine it help me fight stroke naturally his channel youtube.com/@dromocure

@teresitagomez7939 2 жыл бұрын

Your such a wonderful therapist thanks for all ur efforts to help all strokes patients

@PostStrokeOrg 2 жыл бұрын

@teresitegomez, thank you so much for the kind words ❤️

@saeedahmed1728 10 ай бұрын

@@PostStrokeOrg😅

@sharonschnieder5923 6 ай бұрын

Deal Elyse! Love your videos and how you take the time for us to follow along! You have the best videos out there and I sincerely appreciate you!

@PostStrokeOrg 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! That’s really kind of you ❤️ I’m so glad you find the videos helpful ☺️

@catherineelekwe8930 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you so much for your help I really appreciate How you are doing for us its indeed what we need.

@mr_B530 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@gigipopirlan4778 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Elyse! I have an old left hemiparesis and spasticity, especially on the left hand. I've tried some of your exercises and I feel better. I'm waiting forward new videos from your part in order to improve flexibility on my hand. Thank you in advance!

@PostStrokeOrg 2 жыл бұрын

@gigipopirlan, Thanks so much for your comment and sharing your experience! I'm glad you're finding some of my exercises helpful. I'm working on some new videos to address arm and hand movement, strength, and dexterity. I hope those will be just as helpful to you!

@gigipopirlan4778 2 жыл бұрын

@@PostStrokeOrg OK!

@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, you are delightful. I could just listen to these videos.... and relax 😌 😂

@janaeshepherd5854 4 ай бұрын

1. Scapular retraction 0:46 2. Scapular protracton 1:53 3. Shoulder abduction 3:05 4. Shoulder flexion 4:07 5. Shoulder rotation 5:14 6. Elbow extension 6:14 7 forearm pronation/ supination 7:21 8. Wrist extension 8:45 9. Thumb abduction 9:49 10. Finger extension 11:00

@user-xo6su7il4m 3 ай бұрын

Thank you dear

@kyayaarmonuu 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou elyse🖤

@johnspisak9729 2 жыл бұрын

Another awesome and very helpful video. Thank you.

@PostStrokeOrg 2 жыл бұрын

@johnspisak, Thank you so much! I'm glad you found it helpful :)

@novainsorio3734 2 жыл бұрын

Hi it really help a lot in my dqughter she got stroke she always watching it everydaythank u were fronm phillippinesgod blessthank u for shearing ur knowledge to us

@PostStrokeOrg 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comment! I hope that both you and your daughter are doing well. Tell her I said to keep going! She's got this 🙂

@estherukaobasi7556 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much❤👌👌✌️💪💘

@fatousey600 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@silviam7774 2 жыл бұрын

I'm right. Thanks for all your help.

@PostStrokeOrg 2 жыл бұрын

@silviam, You are so welcome :)

@Jil_85 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It's so helpful. Blessings ❤🙏🏽

@PostStrokeOrg 5 ай бұрын

@Mft_234 Of course! I'm so glad it's helpful! ❤️

@Hoytbuff 5 ай бұрын

Love your videos! Thank you for everything you do

@PostStrokeOrg 5 ай бұрын

@Hoytbuff Thank you for the kind words! I'm so glad ❤️

@leclaireguy263 3 ай бұрын

thank u Dr x

@MrBoze-TicoCR 10 ай бұрын

Great video clip…. Making this part of my daily hand stretching. Awesome…

@PostStrokeOrg 10 ай бұрын

Great to hear! Let me know how it works for you 😊

@DogsaladSalad 3 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I needed!

@PostStrokeOrg 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!!

@doty.5822 11 ай бұрын

I just had a stroke three months ago with severe spasticity,just had Botox injection last week , Dr. Says take a week before med kick in. The tone and spacitscity is still very strong now ,came across your video ,and I fallowed it ,find it very helpful,and not too difficult to do.thank you

@PostStrokeOrg 9 ай бұрын

@doty.5822 Glad you found the video helpful! I hope you're Botox injections are working well for you 😊

@merrygirldagon2238 Жыл бұрын

Hello tgank you for sharing your vedio

@kyayaarmonuu 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou elyse :)

@novaarief9464 2 жыл бұрын

Nice exeecise for stroke survivors Thank you so much

@PostStrokeOrg 2 жыл бұрын

@novaarief, Glad you're finding it helpful. You are so welcome!

@rinaramirez5729 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much they are so easy to follow I try your exercises and my body feels so good I feel relaxed and the muscles they do loosen up Thank you

@PostStrokeOrg 2 жыл бұрын

@rinaramirez, I'm so glad that this video has been working well for you! Research shows that doing a daily stretching routine can help to manage spasticity. I'm also planning a video for hip spasticity stretches, which you may find helpful, too :) Thank you for commenting!

@4ppl3Tr335 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your work!

@PostStrokeOrg Жыл бұрын

Of course! 😊

@ashiqurrahman6648 6 күн бұрын

I am an ocuupational therapy student from Bhpi, Bangladesh. Take love ❤

@mihaelaiftode230 6 ай бұрын

Dear Elyse, can you please create a stretching program for the legs as well (thighs, calves). Thank you in advance. I follow your exercise programs with great interest and they help me a lot. I had a hemorrhagic stroke a year and 9 months ago.

@hoorainzaheer8839 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Dr. Elyse please suggest some exercises for 1 to 4 years kids.... Thanks

@Needs_2_Vitamin 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you !!

@PostStrokeOrg 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! :)

@nunnyID 3 жыл бұрын

great video thankyou! i amfrom Jakarta, Indonesia. i put your videos on my daily routines exercise list.

@PostStrokeOrg 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! I'm so glad you're finding them helpful :)

@giridharansubramanian3069 Жыл бұрын

I am watching your videos and try to follow the steps for hand exercises I need to know how to protect shoulder blade seating I want exercises about shoulder problem

@bonnieporter6302 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate any exercise video that actually do the exercises with you! Don't just tell users to do it, demo once, and move on. Thanks so much for what you do!

@PostStrokeOrg 2 жыл бұрын

@bonnieporter Thank you so much for your feedback!! I plan to make some more exercise videos soon that people can actually work out alongside me. :)

@arunchettoor 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Elyse for not only saying things and demonstrating properly what to be done!

@meriamcurambao4513 Жыл бұрын

@@PostStrokeOrg ❤

@primoosesavier4987 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Can you make a seperate video on elbo flex and extension please? Thanks

@Justjewels0 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Elise

@PostStrokeOrg Жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome❤️

@helenogden218 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what a great video i need for exercises and a thanks so much1

@PostStrokeOrg 2 жыл бұрын

@helenogden You're so welcome! Glad you found it helpful :)

@mdfarhan5641 Жыл бұрын

Thank you I recover fast and best of you and best of luck god bless you thank you so much

@PostStrokeOrg Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it. Thank you so much ❤️

@omarmolina9822 Жыл бұрын

Excelente 🎉

@ragnarku 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am experiencing stroke-like symptoms after an AVM rupture last year. Happened while riding a motorcycle and of course I crashed. Took long enough to get me to a hospital so the damage was done.

@PostStrokeOrg 2 жыл бұрын

@ragnar You're very welcome. I'm sorry you're going through this. I hope that you have access to and are finding the resources you need to help you in your recovery.

@lilmamadrea87 2 жыл бұрын

I had an AVM as well and no spacicity in the elbow and hand

@ashmaharaj8812 2 жыл бұрын

You are an amazing healer Thank you AM South Africa🙏

@PostStrokeOrg 2 жыл бұрын

@ashmaharaj, Thank you for your kind words! I'm really glad your finding my content helpful :)

@wapaki Жыл бұрын

I just found this video... thank you so much so I have a prroper exercise for my stroke arm....

@PostStrokeOrg Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@zafarenus7498 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent 👍 Dr

@PostStrokeOrg 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!😊

@samanthasims7123 Жыл бұрын

Thank u maam

@PostStrokeOrg Жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome!❤️

@lindapalen8282 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for all you do You are easy to following 😊

@PostStrokeOrg 9 ай бұрын

Of course! ❤️

@saichan5325 3 жыл бұрын

a very great video and thank you

@PostStrokeOrg 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words🙂

@abilarzsantos3769 Жыл бұрын

hi elyse ive been exersicing withu for almost 9 months and this is im telling its very hard to had stroke

@rtaylorbond1970 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

@PostStrokeOrg 3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! I truly hope it's helpful.

@MarkZacharyTX 8 ай бұрын

LOVE THIS CHannel!

@PostStrokeOrg 8 ай бұрын

So glad! ❤️😊

@makemesing714 10 ай бұрын

Im really appreciating your videos! Due to autoimmune conditions, my body is consumed by inflammation, and I'm rapidly losing use of my dominate arm. Sleep is difficult, i usually wake after about 4 hours due to pain and often don't get back to sleep. I'm hoping these stretches will help loosen the arm and shoulder articulations. I'll let you know. Thanks!

@PostStrokeOrg 9 ай бұрын

I'm sorry to hear about your autoimmune conditions. I hope my videos are helpful!

@marieross7707 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Elyse Thank you for your video Great way to start my day after a mild shoulder stroke.

@PostStrokeOrg 2 жыл бұрын

@marieross, So welcome! Glad you found it helpful :)

@marieross7707 2 жыл бұрын

@@PostStrokeOrg Very help full and relaxing thank you I do 3 different sets and rest in between of your videos

@angeldesign7962 Жыл бұрын

Pls tell me about your journey with the personality changes of your loved one post stroke

@Needs_2_Vitamin 3 жыл бұрын

Please 🥺 tell me about leg exercise and for eyes therapy

@edwinacosta3046 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@PostStrokeOrg 3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome. I hope it’s helpful!

@user-qh9si4zt1e 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, the activity is very helpful for rehabilitation. You should consider doing it while standing and then improving other areas. Thank you !!!!! doing while it will improve your wallking !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@PostStrokeOrg 5 ай бұрын

@user-qh9si4zt1e Someone could definitely get added benefit while doing this routine standing, but only if they are safe to be on their feet! Safety first ❤️

@MaheshKumar-pt5fe 11 ай бұрын

Any exercise or tips for facial paralysis, blurred speech

@duncantanega2705 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your doing great, hope helful very to have stroke thanks doc...

@PostStrokeOrg 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it's been helpful for you!

@bwang5176 Жыл бұрын

this is a greatxercise Thans alot!

@PostStrokeOrg Жыл бұрын

No worries

@mrstevek118 2 жыл бұрын

Hello. I’m a stroke survivor and I’m trying to get my arm and hand working

@chantalfaure7902 5 ай бұрын

Hi I'm Chantal and had a stroke in June of 2022.Do you have any advice for biceps and or triceps please.

@growingupateenager6118 Жыл бұрын

My hand has started feeling some sensations. Thnx muh

@huseinalghazali8148 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 good 👍

@PostStrokeOrg 2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome 😊

@marcushaddock7222 2 ай бұрын

THank you foryour video on hand and arm spasticity would you consider showing the exercises with someone who is experiencing spasticity. It would be most helpful to see what the exercises look like with an arm that is tight Thank you I am 15 years post stroke. And I have seen little to no long lasting result

@wendyozalp4507 2 жыл бұрын

brillIANT USEFUL EXERCISES THANK YOU

@PostStrokeOrg 2 жыл бұрын

@wendyozalp, I'm so glad you found them helpful :)

@ljperez4916 Жыл бұрын

Gud day mam how to Aply every day or ? GOD bless you and your family I'm strock right hand and right legs.

@shaikhruhie4536 24 күн бұрын

Can I do this exercise after meningioma operated

@primoosesavier4987 11 ай бұрын

How come often miss elbow extension portion of the video?Thanks🙏

@RandomGuy21599 11 ай бұрын

Gd morning mam i had a stroke almost 3 yrs im new here to watch your vedeo i hope it well help me this exercise,thanks

@PostStrokeOrg 9 ай бұрын

@RandomGuy21599 I hope you find it helpful, too! ❤️

@nonamansour5619 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@PostStrokeOrg 2 жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome!

@nonamansour5619 2 жыл бұрын

@@PostStrokeOrg I have a problem in the North Arm Does Not Move and Also Palm and i Have twinge

@brendaperez5091 6 ай бұрын

Hi my brother has hemorrhage brain left side, they happen him overnight we don't when start, what possible is him to recovery?

@jaigrover758 3 жыл бұрын

I am so stressed my father had a stroke and his elbow spasticity really trouble us. I am gonna try these stretches I hope it works out

@PostStrokeOrg 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jai. I'm so sorry to hear about your father. I hope you and your family are doing okay right now. Just so you know, I also have a video that shows caregivers how to stretch, which you may find helpful. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nZ1_ndufxq2qpGg.html You all take care. I wish your father the best in his recovery!

@jasminjaime90 2 жыл бұрын

god bless you for taking care of your dad you are so lucky that you still have your dad , my dad and my grand father they are both gone now and all i can do for them is pray, i hope and pray that your dad be well , take care and be safe , god is good!!!