Hand Exercises & Activities for Stroke Recovery

Check out these exercises and activities to improve hand movement after stroke.

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Time Stamps
0:00 Intro
0:37 Wrist Extension
1:54 Wrist Wave
2:41 Wrist Circles
3:36 Finger Extension
4:43 Finger Spread
5:37 Thumb Hugs
7:07 Holding A Pen Activity
8:26 Opening A Jar Activity
9:47 Picking Up Coins Activity
10:59 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.

[peggysmith]

I’m almost two years post Stroke and your videos are going to be very beneficial in my at home recovery for my muscle strength. Thank you!

[petermoray]

Thank you so much for this video! 1 year post multiple ischemic strokes. I used to be a pro musician and am working to regain my finger dexterity. I use exercises to improve touching my fingertips to my thumbs in various patterns and building up the speed and smoothness of the movements. Thanks for the encouragement!🙏

[bonnieporter]

Wow. I learned more from watching this video thana YEAR of OT where I was stuck in a corner trying to put pegs on holes for 45 minutes!

[marianneg.]

Thank you for this instruction, very helpful!! So blessed I found your channel. It has been 6 years since my stroke and still recovering…very slowly but yet. Thank the Lord for this healing process and just learned that brain cells are still increasing daily (with the right exercises, rest, and food)!

[alisonquadros]

Thankyou so much this has been unbelievably helpful, 7 years in recovery. Looked up various sites to help me along the way, but so far yours has been the most helpful, effective & incredible. Looking forward to a lot more, thanks a mil. I’ve honestly got a direction now & it’s a huge weight lifted of my shoulder! Appreciate you so much for this.
Love from India,
Alison

[sharrielee]

Really enjoyed this video it helped a lot😊thx for sharing.... smiles

[jeetendrasingh]

Hey can you make a video on how to walk properly after stroke because when I walk there is taping sound when foot touches on ground... don't know how to handle it

[thesocialcommenter]

Thanks Elyse for your great work you helping us to stay healthy physically. Your all excercises are excellent 🌹🙏 thanks love from India.

[irenefraise]

Love your videos stroke patient now since 2015

[alisonquadros]

Thank you so much, my favourite OT Specialist. You have helped so much more than I can say! Now I can find a direction & a way to go. So much love to you 💞

[AmandaMohammed-pd]

Thanks much for this.im going to add to my daily routine from March.

[rbe]

Your awesome I've learnedso much from your videos thanks

[denisejackson]

Hey Lady, I love your videos, they are so helpful and encouraging, God bless you🙂

[evelynvasquez]

Thank you for your help with those videos but I can’t move my hand I have to do therapy but with my help to do it😮❓

[yganoks]

❤love this exercises. 🎉thanks Elyse. 😊

[snoopy]

Great exercise my wrist has been working. You explained it better than therapist at a hospital.

[cherrymaniego]

Thank you for this video. Will be trying all this. New sub 👍👏

[ansarisaalim]

Thankyou so much Elyse I am ery grateful to you

[Mamoonkhokhar]

Thanks elyse for everything from Canada

[tinathaotran]

Thanks for posting this video, it is so helpful 👍