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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[johnbutz]

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

[ConfusedAlien-sdbg]

Elyse, a year now from the brain injury and I wanted to express a heartfelt thanks. There are people in this world who make a difference to helping others❤, and you are one of them

[BradStelmach]

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,

[heatherg-thatsme]

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

[yganoks]

❤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.❤

[houssem]

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

[janaeshepherd]

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

[parbattiebachu]

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

[AP___]

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 ❤

[anthonygarcia]

Had Stroke 2 Months Ago And Working On Getting Back To Old Me.
Thank You Very Much For Your Video. 🙏

[thesocialcommenter]

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.

[merittacadogan]

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 ❤

[rhumball]

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 😊❤️❤️❤️

[teresitagomez]

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

[ernestagbekponou]

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.

[abulkalamazad]

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

[doty.]

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

[danbenzion]

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

[hoorainzaheer]

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

[audrylane]

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