How to Stretch and Open Stroke Hand and Fingers

If your wrist and head is curled up after a stroke you might need to watch this video.

When spasticity is starting after you had a stroke, meaning your stroke arm is getting stiffer and tight, your hand and wrist might start to curl up. Specially when you have moderate spasticity, it is difficult to open up that stroke hand. It is very critical to stretch and splint the hand and arm in order to avoid getting the hand to curl up tighter. So if you’re ready let’s get through the exercises and stretches that you need to do in order to open up that stoke hand.

1. Elbow stretch - we need to stretch the elbow in order for us to get better access to your wrist and hand. First move the muscles of your elbow back-and-forth and then find the tendons and move it back-and-forth as well. You need to find your biceps and your brachio-radialis muscles since they are the ones that keeps your elbow flexed. Then, gently push your forearm away into a straight position very slowly. It will take several minutes in order for you to even move it a few inches.
2. Forearm rolling - Put your forearm on the table and gently roll it back-and-forth for a few minutes. It will be difficult and tight but be very patient.
3. Wrist stretching - find the tendons that are tight and go further up towards your elbow and massage that muscle for a few minutes. Use the knuckles of your good head to massage that area slowly go down towards towards attendance and continue massaging. After doing that gently stretch your wrist towards a straighter position. This will take several minutes again, so be patient.
4. Stretching the thumb - hang your forearm towards the edge of the table. It might be easier for you to be close to the corner of your table so that you can reach over to your wrist and head. Gently open your thumb up. Again very slowly and gently because if you force it to open, it will just get even tighter and rebound back towards your hand.
5. Stretching the fingers - once you have opened up your thumb and To the side, hold the farm with your index and your thumb of your good head. Gently insert your middle finger and ring finger towards your fingers and slide it towards the fingertips. Initially this will be very difficult and tight. Go slow and be patient. Once you have opened it up, slide your stroke arm so your fingers will be towards the edge of the table. Keep sliding your hand towards the table and slowly press on top of that hand to flatten it out. Be gentle with it since this will take several minutes in order for this to work.
6. Splinting - get a split that will keep your hand open. Unfortunately there is no real good ones out in the market that I can recommend since they are better when they are custom fitted for you. But this is a very critical step in order to have a sustained stretch on your wrist and hand to keep it straight and open. While waiting for a splint, you can roll two old socks and put it inside your hand so that it will not curl up even further.

You can do the stretches on your own but it is always better to have somebody help you like a therapist or a family member or a friend in doing this stretches. I hope this video was able to help you open up and then curl your stroke hand.

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Disclaimer:
This video should not replace the necessity of visiting your doctor or getting your occupational therapy session done. Please consult your primary care physician before doing any of this. The video is for educational purposes only.

By performing any fitness exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. Skills and wellness will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of our fitness program.

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[Knowz]

Thank you so very very much I am in tears right now using the arm technique I was able to straighten my wrist straighter then I have in 3 years I can finally get some lotion up in there again thank you

[Seerattandhan]

Thank you very much. Very Helpful and informative video. Stay Blessed!

[chunqiu]

Thank you for very good explanation of the technics, I can feel your compassion for people.

[gregoryprieto]

Thanks for your time and positive attitude!

[biaktearalte]

Very good very good.. I practice just from yesterday, I will practise every morning asa far as posdible.. very encouraging and inspiring for stroke patient. I press like button, share and subscribtion is compulsory.. very good channel.

[lawrenceespinoza]

Thank You Buddy❤👍
I needed to see this. Had a stroke.. I know this Will help
😇❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🕉

[funmibalogun]

Hi, I am from Nigeria and presently in Nigeria.
My wife is affected by partial stroke but she is improving to walk.
The only challenge with her is she can't pick or hold anything with her right arm and fingers that's affected.
I was told is as a result of exposure to sir or cold weather which she doesn't.
Please, kindly help us with any excercise to fix it.
Also, if there is anything medication you can advise.
Thanks

[janetlee]

Good morning I enjoyed your exorsice.one week now I find you thanks very much it is helping me 🙏❤❤❤❤🎉

[trulove]

15 years in but still I will try my best, this hand been my hardest challege & I gave up making it worse.

[azamsameer]

I had Brain Stroke in my right side 4 years ago. Thank you for the exercises in my Face, right hand and Right leg 👌👍 Thank you so much

[AJtheimmortal]

Your videos have helped my mom alot. In this case, she has the opposite problem. Her hand is "open & stiff" & it's painful for her to close her hand.

[EdimImona]

Good morning pT Dr, please could you also dwell on Speach impair therapy.much has not been said about Speach impair therapy.

[roselinhansepi]

Thank you so much brother god bless you

[Saonaplayzyt]

sir i had a stroke what is the better exercise so i could open my hsnd i can close it but cannot open pls help

[sherm]

Thank you for this video. My hand is clenching very tightly and at the hospital i wasn't taught this i was losing hope on my hand because of the clenching my fingers are still not moving and it has been almost 4mths post stroke for me.

[poojadulbran]

Thanks sir for valuable and useful guidance.

[MishraKK]

Hey, thanks for the information. My mother can close her hand but cannot open her hand. What to do

[millyrolianpuii]

My husband had stroke one year ago he can't open his hand finger what exercise shall we practice

[rhanzkievlog]

misis ko po na mild stroke, slamat po sa tutorial

[powerpuffgirls]

boss holog ka nang langit ipadayon Ang imong pagtodlo Kay dako Ang imong katabang sa mg pobri daghan salamat boss...