Check out these FREE exercises and blogs on hand recovery for stroke survivors: www.saebo.com/blog/gaining-functional-hand-stroke/ www.saebo.com/blog/reclaim-your-dexterity-with-hand-exercises-for-stroke-recovery/
You don't realise how much good you are doing with these videos. Thank you for everything ! God bless you and your loved ones with happiness and peace.
My mom, a stroke victim, was doing these along with you. I was doing them as well because my tendons hurt so much. These are brilliant. Thank you. Hope you are well and safe.
I Just had a stoke 1 week before Christmas 2021 Didn't know help was available on UA-cam. The right side was effective. It hard using my left hand and speaking. Thank you so Much new to your channel and just subscribe👍❤
Hello doctor thompson my name is Antonio Lee Humes i have a handicap hand thanks for showing me how to exercise this and i have working out and lifting weights at the gym
Thanks for posting these suggestions. My concern is that you are not using a stiff/toned hand in these examples ie. 4 month + post stroke................ if you could show that, it would really help those of us that are supporting patients once they are discharged and at home.
Paulina, you are absolutely correct, there is no substitute for the real thing! However, with the current world condition, we could not safely video tape a client, but plan to in the near future. Thank you for your comments.
@@SaeboInc Thanks for your supportive response. I am actually still going out into the "real world" :) and seeing some vulnerable patients at home. Stay safe and please keep up these educational videos!
Yes we have a video on stretching for spasticity ua-cam.com/video/dBWRuy_hdoc/v-deo.html. Please keep in mind that there are a few muscles that might be stopping you from supinating. Definitely look at how tight your bicep muscle is. Good luck! - Dr Scott
I dislocated my shoulder and stretched a nerve which paralysed my right arm about a month ago. I am regaining some grip strength and movement now, do you think exercises like these would help me as well?
Hi there! We have a few videos on foot drop exercises on our channel. You can click the link here to watch them. ua-cam.com/video/CEHgViLbDx0/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/iHBJ0f0C2uo/v-deo.html
Elrich, it depends on what's causing the tremor. A lot of times when the brain is confused on how to coordinate a movement, you will see a tremor. Like if you hold something heavy in the air with your less effected arm, eventually the arm will start to shake and then jerk trying to coordinate the fatigued muscles. I would definitely seek a health professional to help you develop a plan to recover from these tremors and improve your gross and fine motor coordination. Best of luck! - Dr Scott
I cant move my left hand at all I've got sensation and feeling but no movement yet ibhad 2 strokes 2 weeks ago do you think I will ever get my hand movement back I'm 38 years old in 2 weeks
If I'm understanding you correctly, you had a stroke 2 weeks ago? If this is the case, and you don't see any movement, this is quite normal. Usually the only people that see movement two weeks post-stroke are those with spontaneous recovery. Please clarify so I may assist you more or suggest that you speak to one of our representatives who will help you with what you need. - Dr Scott
@@SaeboInc yes it was at the end of November I had a stroke and I had another in hospital they left me hemiplaegic on my left side I can now stand up and sort of take steps but I hsvr no movement in my left hand at all I've been able to move my left leg for nearly a month now but I'm not having any success in moving my left hand and its always full of the pins and needles feeling most days. Thankyou
50 yr old my dad got stroke past 3 year still he cant move his right hand and right leg he cant speak 😭 he was in his brothers home cuz of some family issues he dint take his tablets for 1 year he is now with me
It's never too late to start your recovery. It just might take a little longer to get the "engine" moving again. I suggest seeking rehab professionals to help your dad boost his strength and abilities. Also, don't forget to check out other UA-cam channels. There is a prethora of information on UA-cam. Good luck! - Dr Scott Thompson, OTD
I would be using electrical stimulation to make that hand move. Combine e-stim with a good therapist and that might be the ticket to your mom's recovery. I wish you a swift resolution. - Dr. Scott Thompson, OTD
Hi sir um frm pakistan my mother had stroke 7 months ago she cant speak after excercise she able to walk by holding hand or chair but not so smothly but her hand didn move only through hard effort by her she move little bit hand she scared so much about excercise even she shout very badly when we do excercise plz help us what should we do nw???
I'm sorry to hear about your mother. It sounds like your mother may have an over-active sensory system which is why it's causing her pain. You need to reduce that sensitivity, usually through touch or electrical stimulation. This may help. I would suggest seeking professional medical advice for guidance. If she's walking, she can make progress with that, and don't worry about her hand not moving, it takes much longer for the hand to recover than the legs. Keep working on the hand and trying to move it. You have to do lots and lots of repetitions to get control of it. Good luck! - Dr Scott
Hello. To speak in general terms, you will need to figure out how to open your hand, assess if the tissues are shortened and address this, and get into a good splinting regime that holds your fingers and hand in the correct position for 6+ hours per day. You need to "retrain" your hand and fingers that a new position is correct and not the current position. I recommend you work with a trained therapist in your area and also look into using our SaeboStretch and SaeboStim One devices. You can also reference this stretching video to help you begin to stretch your hand, wrist and forearm. ua-cam.com/video/dBWRuy_hdoc/v-deo.html - Dr. Scott, OTD
I have spasticity in my left hand and my therapy say it's weak. I'm trying my best to gain strength in it to overcome this spasticity but NOTHING is working. Not even botox. I'm using it all day everyday but it's not helping. What can I do? I need to go back to work before they fire me. I'm a probation officer.HELP
Don't give up! Keep doing the exercises shown in this video, several times per day. You can also try a dynamic resting hand splint like the SaeboStretch to stretch the fingers and wrist. Visit www.saebo.com/shop/saebostretch for more information. Have you tried electrical stimulation? We'd also recommend trying the SaeboStim One and SaeboStim Micro! Both available to order directly from Saebo.com
So how exactly are we supposed to turn our affected hand to a thumbs up position to do the wrist elevation and declination exercises if our forearm will not rotate axially? What exercise addresses this condition of forearm axial rotation inability? My left thumb can only be pointed up with the palm of my semi opened hand facing my navel while my affected forearm is resting on my lap although the normal resting hand position with my forearm on my lap is in a palm down state. If I place my affected elbow on a table, I still cannot use my good hand to force my left hand down to have it touch the table UNLESS my left hand palm is facing down towards the table and my upper left arm is extended at about a 45 degree angle with respect to my torso (straight in front of me if I'm looking straight ahead being zero degrees and straight to my left being 90 degrees) in which case it can be forced to touch the table fairly easily as long as my left elbow is not forced to open more than 135 degrees, and then I can force the left hand and fingers fully open and make them lay flat with only moderate but steady pressure. Once opened flat, I cannot then turn the thumb upward without significant pressure from my good hand, but doing so causes my elbow to bend closed towards 90 degrees and the hand to lift from the table due to the painful forced axial rotation. I can close the fingers of my left hand towards making a fist with no assistance from my right hand only with severe concentration, but I cannot make a tight fist at all. I cannot open the fingers of my left hand at all after closing them towards making a fist, but if I ever have a true yawn they always open to full extension without any effort or assistance from my good hand at all. Fake yawns don't work. I'm single and live alone. I need a recovery regime I can do totally unassisted except for my right side assisting my left side. My left ankle is also severely affected. I can move it a full range of motion while lying on my back of maybe 15-30 degrees total in pointing my foot towards my head about 10 degrees "up" and pointing my foot "down" (the old calf raises exercise if I was actually standing up) of only about 20 degrees. There is little of no left right axial rotation capability there either although the foot can seemingly "fall" to the left or right with rotation of my leg controlled from the hip. I have no strength in my left ankle and it acts only as a ball joint while walking which means all of my balancing is done with the right side and walking proves tiresome over any great distance because it is step with the left, push off with the right, catch and balance with the right, repeat. The toes of my left foot also can be bent up and down (wiggled) but only slowly and not full range and only with the most severe of concentration. While this is also a problem, it is nowhere near as debilitating and nowhere near as handicapping as the current condition of my left arm and hand. I will be 59 years old in within a week of this posting. My massive stroke was on August 20, 2015
You are not alone with having the inability to move and rotate parts of your arm. What you need to do is focus on the spasticity that is probably the largest influencer on the motion. We have a spasticity kit to get your hand/arm started, we also have the SaeboFlex/Reach, a full line of electrical stimulation devices, and our Saebo Mirror Box and FREE SaeboMind recordings to help you on your way. If you'd like to speak to a representative who can help you choose the right products for you, please call our toll free number at 888-284-5433. You can do this!
For a flaccid arm I'd suggest the following products: SaeboMind, Saebo Mirror Box, SaeboStim Pro, SaeboStretch, SaeboStim Micro, SaeboMAS mini - Dr. Scott
Hii sir ..my grandmother affect right side. Hemiplegia...but his wrist & foot and fingers having no movements...what can I do give some idea for home exercise
I would first start with looking at stretches for spasticity, performing range of motion exercises, using our SaeboMind Mental practice, and using electrical stimulation to help perform movement. Good luck. - Dr Scott
If your hand doesn't open, then you need to work on stretching your hand and managing your spasticity to allow it to stay more relaxed than tight. However, if you can see movement, that means that you can improve! The connection from your brain to your arm is intact, which means, with hard work, you should see gains. Make sure never to do activities that severely increase your tone, but I'd suggest a stretching, splinting, and exercise regime. Also, if you haven't seen it, our SaeboStim Micro would probably work wonders for you. It's sensory electrical stimulation that helps prime your brain for movement AND helps increase the excitement of your neurons allowing reduction in spasticity and improvement in motor function. You might also see great reduction in spasticity if you used our SaeboMAS or SaeboMAS mini. These devices help unweight your arm, which reduces your spasticity, and allows you to increase your ability to reach and interact with your surroundings, thus increasing exercise and movement.
Saebo, Inc. thank you so much! I feel like the muscles that you use to open the hand still are intact as when I attempt to open my hand, there is movement in my fingers and it feels as if they want to open out, but there is too much tone in my hand which is preventing it from opening! Would constant stretching lead to reduction in the tone and easing my ability of using those muscles?
You definitely need to stretch, but that's only part of the recovery process. It's stretching, relearning movement, exercising, and using that affected limb. It's a combination of different approaches, support, and motivation. Our products all cover different aspects of the recovery process which is why we offer an array of tools to help you on your road to recovery. Please watch our other videos to learn more about these wonderful products and reach out to our staff to have a one on one conversation about your recovery 888-284-5433.
I'm sorry to hear about your dad. I wish him a swift recovery. There are other hand exercise videos in this playlist for people with higher functional hand ability. Please give these a look as well. - Dr Scott, OTD
I hope that this video has helped you. Combine these exercises with electrical stimulation and you can make great gains in hand recovery. I wish you the best. - Dr Scott
Check out these FREE exercises and blogs on hand recovery for stroke survivors:
www.saebo.com/blog/gaining-functional-hand-stroke/
www.saebo.com/blog/reclaim-your-dexterity-with-hand-exercises-for-stroke-recovery/
Thank you
thanks god ur a stroke survivor
I’m a stroke survivor myself. I suffered from Ischemic stroke 2 years ago. but life goes on keep fighting stroke survivors
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me too...last 2018
Me too. Wt to do. Can we be normal
You don't realise how much good you are doing with these videos.
Thank you for everything ! God bless you and your loved ones with happiness and peace.
Thank you so much for the comment! We are so happy you enjoyed these videos!
My mom, a stroke victim, was doing these along with you. I was doing them as well because my tendons hurt so much. These are brilliant. Thank you. Hope you are well and safe.
bery helpful thanks
I will do the best to help my husband to recover
Vert helpful
I Just had a stoke 1 week before Christmas 2021 Didn't know help was available on UA-cam. The right side was effective. It hard using my left hand and speaking. Thank you so Much new to your channel and just subscribe👍❤
Great to hear! Thank you for subscribing and check out saebo.com for more stroke recovery resources!
thank. u. for sharing. im a sroke patient since may 5 2015 still. fighthing
Thank you!
*Giving hope to..... patients stroke with rehabilitation workout !🤞🖖🤙🤟🤘✌️👋👍*
Thank you for helping me.I'm stroke patient .Im Iglesia Ni Cristo from Mindanao Phil.
You are very welcome. I hope it helps you move forward in your recovery! -Dr Scott
Well good exercise. Its working . Thanks Good job.
You're welcome! - Dr. Scott Thompson, OTD
Thank you for uploading the video
It's my pleasure. - Dr Scott, OTD
i will do these thankyou
Hello doctor thompson my name is Antonio Lee Humes i have a handicap hand thanks for showing me how to exercise this and i have working out and lifting weights at the gym
You are very welcome. That's awesome! Keep up the good work! - Dr Scott, OTD
I found this content fascinating and informative. Thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you! So nice of you!
Thanks for posting these suggestions. My concern is that you are not using a stiff/toned hand in these examples ie. 4 month + post stroke................ if you could show that, it would really help those of us that are supporting patients once they are discharged and at home.
Paulina, you are absolutely correct, there is no substitute for the real thing! However, with the current world condition, we could not safely video tape a client, but plan to in the near future. Thank you for your comments.
@@SaeboInc Thanks for your supportive response. I am actually still going out into the "real world" :) and seeing some vulnerable patients at home. Stay safe and please keep up these educational videos!
I am in the same situation as Paulina,
Hoping you could show how to open the palms
We'll try these exercises. Thanks so much.I expect more videos like this firther
This is really helpful
Wow so good thank youso much
Most welcome 😊 - Dr Scott, OTD
Are there any other videos about how to get my arm/wrist/hand to supinate? I cannot only get this position if I am laying in bed, sort of.
Yes we have a video on stretching for spasticity ua-cam.com/video/dBWRuy_hdoc/v-deo.html. Please keep in mind that there are a few muscles that might be stopping you from supinating. Definitely look at how tight your bicep muscle is. Good luck! - Dr Scott
thus is really helpful doc
Thank you for the feedback! We appreciate it!
Iwill do this💪🏾
Get after it!!! - Dr Scott Thompson, OTD
I dislocated my shoulder and stretched a nerve which paralysed my right arm about a month ago. I am regaining some grip strength and movement now, do you think exercises like these would help me as well?
Most likely. Best of luck in your recovery! - Dr Scott
@@SaeboInc Thank you :)
Thank you so much.
You're very welcome! More videos to come!
Very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
My mom has stroke at her left hand and left leg, is there a treatment for the leg?
Hi there! We have a few videos on foot drop exercises on our channel. You can click the link here to watch them.
ua-cam.com/video/CEHgViLbDx0/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/iHBJ0f0C2uo/v-deo.html
Got stroke however my left arm experience tremor what exercise can i do. Thank you
I hope you notice this comment.
Elrich, it depends on what's causing the tremor. A lot of times when the brain is confused on how to coordinate a movement, you will see a tremor. Like if you hold something heavy in the air with your less effected arm, eventually the arm will start to shake and then jerk trying to coordinate the fatigued muscles. I would definitely seek a health professional to help you develop a plan to recover from these tremors and improve your gross and fine motor coordination. Best of luck! - Dr Scott
I cant move my left hand at all I've got sensation and feeling but no movement yet ibhad 2 strokes 2 weeks ago do you think I will ever get my hand movement back I'm 38 years old in 2 weeks
If I'm understanding you correctly, you had a stroke 2 weeks ago? If this is the case, and you don't see any movement, this is quite normal. Usually the only people that see movement two weeks post-stroke are those with spontaneous recovery. Please clarify so I may assist you more or suggest that you speak to one of our representatives who will help you with what you need. - Dr Scott
@@SaeboInc yes it was at the end of November I had a stroke and I had another in hospital they left me hemiplaegic on my left side I can now stand up and sort of take steps but I hsvr no movement in my left hand at all I've been able to move my left leg for nearly a month now but I'm not having any success in moving my left hand and its always full of the pins and needles feeling most days. Thankyou
50 yr old my dad got stroke past 3 year still he cant move his right hand and right leg he cant speak 😭 he was in his brothers home cuz of some family issues he dint take his tablets for 1 year he is now with me
It's never too late to start your recovery. It just might take a little longer to get the "engine" moving again. I suggest seeking rehab professionals to help your dad boost his strength and abilities. Also, don't forget to check out other UA-cam channels. There is a prethora of information on UA-cam. Good luck! - Dr Scott Thompson, OTD
My mom right hand not able to move at all from 1 year . what type of movements can be done
I would be using electrical stimulation to make that hand move. Combine e-stim with a good therapist and that might be the ticket to your mom's recovery. I wish you a swift resolution. - Dr. Scott Thompson, OTD
Good Idea bro
I am doing these exercises for my stroke affectetd dad and also give siddha herbs like balloon vine brahmi from my terrace garden
Keep up the good work and keep helping him stay motivated! - Dr Scott
Hi sir um frm pakistan my mother had stroke 7 months ago she cant speak after excercise she able to walk by holding hand or chair but not so smothly but her hand didn move only through hard effort by her she move little bit hand she scared so much about excercise even she shout very badly when we do excercise plz help us what should we do nw???
I'm sorry to hear about your mother. It sounds like your mother may have an over-active sensory system which is why it's causing her pain. You need to reduce that sensitivity, usually through touch or electrical stimulation. This may help. I would suggest seeking professional medical advice for guidance. If she's walking, she can make progress with that, and don't worry about her hand not moving, it takes much longer for the hand to recover than the legs. Keep working on the hand and trying to move it. You have to do lots and lots of repetitions to get control of it. Good luck! - Dr Scott
Thx a lot
You're welcome! - Dr Scott
I'm just curious. Will someone still recover doing these exercise eventhough the stroke happens for more than 2 years? Thank you.
It's been over 2 + years since my stroke and I'm going to keep trying I pray for hand movement I dream about it don't give up
@@jeanniehowell685 beautiful....to try till we achieve is the best treatment
It can happen. Keep moving
Thank youfor thisbig help♥️🙏🏻
You’re welcome 😊 - Dr Scott
Thanks you sir
Please I have my fingers crossed making a fist ,how can I open them
Hello. To speak in general terms, you will need to figure out how to open your hand, assess if the tissues are shortened and address this, and get into a good splinting regime that holds your fingers and hand in the correct position for 6+ hours per day. You need to "retrain" your hand and fingers that a new position is correct and not the current position. I recommend you work with a trained therapist in your area and also look into using our SaeboStretch and SaeboStim One devices. You can also reference this stretching video to help you begin to stretch your hand, wrist and forearm. ua-cam.com/video/dBWRuy_hdoc/v-deo.html - Dr. Scott, OTD
What to do when the fingers of the hand are not opening
I would watch our Stretches for Spasticity video. This will inform you of two ways to open your hand and help reduce spasticity. - Dr. Scott
I have spasticity in my left hand and my therapy say it's weak. I'm trying my best to gain strength in it to overcome this spasticity but NOTHING is working. Not even botox. I'm using it all day everyday but it's not helping. What can I do? I need to go back to work before they fire me. I'm a probation officer.HELP
Don't give up! Keep doing the exercises shown in this video, several times per day. You can also try a dynamic resting hand splint like the SaeboStretch to stretch the fingers and wrist. Visit www.saebo.com/shop/saebostretch for more information. Have you tried electrical stimulation? We'd also recommend trying the SaeboStim One and SaeboStim Micro! Both available to order directly from Saebo.com
Thanks for sharing.
Our pleasure!
So how exactly are we supposed to turn our affected hand to a thumbs up position to do the wrist elevation and declination exercises if our forearm will not rotate axially? What exercise addresses this condition of forearm axial rotation inability? My left thumb can only be pointed up with the palm of my semi opened hand facing my navel while my affected forearm is resting on my lap although the normal resting hand position with my forearm on my lap is in a palm down state. If I place my affected elbow on a table, I still cannot use my good hand to force my left hand down to have it touch the table UNLESS my left hand palm is facing down towards the table and my upper left arm is extended at about a 45 degree angle with respect to my torso (straight in front of me if I'm looking straight ahead being zero degrees and straight to my left being 90 degrees) in which case it can be forced to touch the table fairly easily as long as my left elbow is not forced to open more than 135 degrees, and then I can force the left hand and fingers fully open and make them lay flat with only moderate but steady pressure. Once opened flat, I cannot then turn the thumb upward without significant pressure from my good hand, but doing so causes my elbow to bend closed towards 90 degrees and the hand to lift from the table due to the painful forced axial rotation. I can close the fingers of my left hand towards making a fist with no assistance from my right hand only with severe concentration, but I cannot make a tight fist at all. I cannot open the fingers of my left hand at all after closing them towards making a fist, but if I ever have a true yawn they always open to full extension without any effort or assistance from my good hand at all. Fake yawns don't work. I'm single and live alone. I need a recovery regime I can do totally unassisted except for my right side assisting my left side. My left ankle is also severely affected. I can move it a full range of motion while lying on my back of maybe 15-30 degrees total in pointing my foot towards my head about 10 degrees "up" and pointing my foot "down" (the old calf raises exercise if I was actually standing up) of only about 20 degrees. There is little of no left right axial rotation capability there either although the foot can seemingly "fall" to the left or right with rotation of my leg controlled from the hip. I have no strength in my left ankle and it acts only as a ball joint while walking which means all of my balancing is done with the right side and walking proves tiresome over any great distance because it is step with the left, push off with the right, catch and balance with the right, repeat. The toes of my left foot also can be bent up and down (wiggled) but only slowly and not full range and only with the most severe of concentration. While this is also a problem, it is nowhere near as debilitating and nowhere near as handicapping as the current condition of my left arm and hand. I will be 59 years old in within a week of this posting. My massive stroke was on August 20, 2015
You are not alone with having the inability to move and rotate parts of your arm. What you need to do is focus on the spasticity that is probably the largest influencer on the motion. We have a spasticity kit to get your hand/arm started, we also have the SaeboFlex/Reach, a full line of electrical stimulation devices, and our Saebo Mirror Box and FREE SaeboMind recordings to help you on your way. If you'd like to speak to a representative who can help you choose the right products for you, please call our toll free number at 888-284-5433. You can do this!
Thanks a lot of
Happy to help - Dr Scott
What would you do for a flaccid arm?
For a flaccid arm I'd suggest the following products: SaeboMind, Saebo Mirror Box, SaeboStim Pro, SaeboStretch, SaeboStim Micro, SaeboMAS mini - Dr. Scott
Hii sir ..my grandmother affect right side. Hemiplegia...but his wrist & foot and fingers having no movements...what can I do give some idea for home exercise
I would first start with looking at stretches for spasticity, performing range of motion exercises, using our SaeboMind Mental practice, and using electrical stimulation to help perform movement. Good luck. - Dr Scott
Please put the writings on one side, since it is blocking the visual of your hand.
Thank you, Lipton, for the suggestion!
What if your hand does not open and it’s very hard to see any movement in the wrist
If your hand doesn't open, then you need to work on stretching your hand and managing your spasticity to allow it to stay more relaxed than tight. However, if you can see movement, that means that you can improve! The connection from your brain to your arm is intact, which means, with hard work, you should see gains. Make sure never to do activities that severely increase your tone, but I'd suggest a stretching, splinting, and exercise regime. Also, if you haven't seen it, our SaeboStim Micro would probably work wonders for you. It's sensory electrical stimulation that helps prime your brain for movement AND helps increase the excitement of your neurons allowing reduction in spasticity and improvement in motor function. You might also see great reduction in spasticity if you used our SaeboMAS or SaeboMAS mini. These devices help unweight your arm, which reduces your spasticity, and allows you to increase your ability to reach and interact with your surroundings, thus increasing exercise and movement.
Saebo, Inc. thank you so much! I feel like the muscles that you use to open the hand still are intact as when I attempt to open my hand, there is movement in my fingers and it feels as if they want to open out, but there is too much tone in my hand which is preventing it from opening! Would constant stretching lead to reduction in the tone and easing my ability of using those muscles?
You definitely need to stretch, but that's only part of the recovery process. It's stretching, relearning movement, exercising, and using that affected limb. It's a combination of different approaches, support, and motivation. Our products all cover different aspects of the recovery process which is why we offer an array of tools to help you on your road to recovery. Please watch our other videos to learn more about these wonderful products and reach out to our staff to have a one on one conversation about your recovery 888-284-5433.
My dad mild stroke
I'm sorry to hear about your dad. I wish him a swift recovery. There are other hand exercise videos in this playlist for people with higher functional hand ability. Please give these a look as well. - Dr Scott, OTD
exercises paralysis hand help
I hope that this video has helped you. Combine these exercises with electrical stimulation and you can make great gains in hand recovery. I wish you the best. - Dr Scott
Thanks for your video
Our pleasure!
Thank you so much
You're most welcome