How To Open A Tight Hand After Stroke

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  • Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
  • Experiencing a tight or clenched fist after a stroke is common. It's often caused by spasticity, which occurs in around 25-39% of stroke survivors. This video shows a progressive plan to open a tight fist after stroke.
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    Time Stamps:
    00:00 Intro
    00:21 Splinting
    01:14 Positioning
    03:14 Botox Injections
    04:09 Stretching
    06:24 Exercise
    08:07 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.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 66

  • @DrOTGuy
    @DrOTGuy 2 роки тому +5

    I usually have good success opening up the hand by first getting the thumb out and then flexing the wrist. Awesome video. Love your channel, you've given me great additional ideas and tips to help my patients as well.

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  2 роки тому

      @dr.otguy, thanks very much for sharing what has worked for you and your patients! And thank you for sharing the content you do on your channel ❤️

  • @MoniqueShaq22
    @MoniqueShaq22 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much I know I asked on Facebook a few weeks ago if you had this video so happy you made one and it was so helpful.

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  2 роки тому

      @moniqueshaq22, Yes! My goal is to always answer people's requests for topics if it's something I can answer! I also have another video coming out soon that will take you through a real-time, daily stretching routine for hand spasticity. You may find that one helpful, too ❤️ And if you have any other requests, let me know! I love to hear from y'all!😊

  • @isobelmiller1835
    @isobelmiller1835 Місяць тому +1

    U r amazing and i am indebted to you for all the information you are providing.

  • @themartyd
    @themartyd 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant explanation as usual ..my hand is the last thing to to come back for me extension is all I can think about these days.keep up the good work xx

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  2 роки тому

      @martindillon, Thanks for your kind words. You keep up the good work, too! 😊

  • @ba8yluvs
    @ba8yluvs 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you and another fantastic video!! My stroke was 2/19/2021 and I had discovered you a couple months afterwards.

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  2 роки тому

      @ba8yluvs, Thank you so much for your kind words! I hope you're doing well and continuing to make progress in your recovery journey ❤️

  • @poojahm120
    @poojahm120 7 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for sharing the above video. Very much needed. God bless you

  • @andylim3810
    @andylim3810 2 роки тому

    good video Elyse, with clear instruction

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  2 роки тому

      @andylim, Thank you so much and I appreciate the feedback!

  • @poojahm120
    @poojahm120 Місяць тому

    . thank you so much for sharing the above.

  • @patriciawalz7022
    @patriciawalz7022 2 роки тому +2

    As a stroke survivor, I would like to see a stroke survivor on the video doing the therapies it would also show the way some of this really does not work very well.

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  2 роки тому

      @patriciaWalz, Thanks very much for your feedback. This is something I'd like to pursue, however, with the pandemic ongoing that has made it difficult.

  • @clivekempson4411
    @clivekempson4411 2 роки тому +4

    Another great video Elyse, I can resonate with a lot of this one. I receive Botox in my forearm and finger flexors which does help

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  2 роки тому

      @clivekempson, Thanks so much for your kind words and thanks for sharing your experience with Botox!😊

  • @williamokuda8882
    @williamokuda8882 2 роки тому

    Great video.

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  2 роки тому

      @williamokuda, Thank you so much! 😊

  • @khaledabdelhak4393
    @khaledabdelhak4393 2 роки тому

    Thank you doctor

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  2 роки тому +1

      @khaledabdelhak, you're very welcome ❤️

  • @laurieyonge1851
    @laurieyonge1851 9 місяців тому

    Thanks!

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  8 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! We can't tell you how much we appreciate you! ❤️

  • @nileshhindlekar2018
    @nileshhindlekar2018 Рік тому

    This video helped me to breakdown clinched feast. I am able to open and close all fingers except my ring finger. Doc please help

  • @samanthasims7123
    @samanthasims7123 Рік тому

    Thank u maam

  • @ahmeddaanouni9268
    @ahmeddaanouni9268 2 роки тому

    Tnks u very match

  • @heatherguill9614
    @heatherguill9614 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much. I wish I had had this video a year ago when I had my stroke, but so happy to have it now.I have just received my second round of Botox injections, and my fingers are finally not in a clenched fist. I’m still not able to really use them at all, but I hope with time that will change. Can you do a video on supination? I can do inactive supination but I can’t make it happen on its own even with the Botox in those areas. I appreciate you and all your great videos

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  2 роки тому +1

      @heatherguill, Thanks so much for all of your comments! I love hearing from you and others on what you'd like to see. That's how I choose the topics for my videos most of the time 😊 And thank you for sharing what your experiences have been with Botox. I'll add a forearm video to the docket ❤️

  • @sonia68ish
    @sonia68ish Рік тому

    I am an OT and recommend the saebo stretch

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Рік тому

      @sa, Thanks for sharing your recommendation! 😊

  • @torrielemell6708
    @torrielemell6708 11 місяців тому

    What about if it’s been over a year since you’ve worn the splint and your hand isn’t improving?

  • @edgaresteban2666
    @edgaresteban2666 9 місяців тому

    How do I get one of those gloves?

  • @HeatherS-wo3ti
    @HeatherS-wo3ti 3 місяці тому

    I can’t find the link for the splint

  • @user-wn1ck2vz8q
    @user-wn1ck2vz8q 5 місяців тому

    The way I found to unclinch my fist was tto unclinch my pinky finger first , then the rest were able to follow

  • @babajicharannayak6475
    @babajicharannayak6475 Рік тому

    Respected Elyse madam,I'm 69.After having 2tia followed by a cva my left side paralyzed and due to spasticity and weakness my left hand elbow,wrist and fingers are not working properly. Please send me some videos regarding this. Thanks.
    The span of the stroke is going to be 1 year and 2months .

  • @yvonnerooiland2061
    @yvonnerooiland2061 Рік тому

    Yvonne Rooiland

  • @user-wn1ck2vz8q
    @user-wn1ck2vz8q 5 місяців тому

    The way I found to unclinch my fist was tto unclinch my pinky finger first , then the rest were able to follow!

  • @poojahm120
    @poojahm120 Місяць тому

    Please share the link for the hand splint . Thank you

    • @poojahm120
      @poojahm120 Місяць тому

      The fingers just curl up

    • @poojahm120
      @poojahm120 Місяць тому

      Please share the name of the brace .

  • @sajanninan4520
    @sajanninan4520 2 роки тому

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @mpampistsotsos3629
    @mpampistsotsos3629 8 місяців тому

    Im five years post stroke my arm not strong

  • @bret8491
    @bret8491 2 роки тому

    hi mam Elyse does the botox can help the strengthening of your weak hips. My balance affected because of my weak hips.

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  2 роки тому

      @bret, Botox won't necessarily help strengthen weak hips. It's meant to relax tight muscles due to spasticity. You may want to consider trying my seated balance video if you're struggling with balance: ua-cam.com/video/B04bquJgO-g/v-deo.html
      Or my seated leg strengthening video: ua-cam.com/video/QYVm2XG0D1I/v-deo.html

  • @CortezMusical
    @CortezMusical 2 роки тому

    I mentioned the botox alternative to my Dr and he frowned on it, even said it was counterproductive because it paralyzes my already immobile arm.. I think I need to find a Dr that specializes with stroke victims 😞

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  2 роки тому

      @vicky, Everyone is different and certain interventions may not work for everyone. But it's always good to get a second opinion!

  • @kennyadams8748
    @kennyadams8748 Рік тому +1

    Help

  • @cemalgol859
    @cemalgol859 9 місяців тому

    bu faydali videolari turkce anlatacak kimse yokmu bu ulkede.

  • @sreekumar1359
    @sreekumar1359 2 роки тому

    How to straighten the fingers

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  2 роки тому

      @sreekumar, You may find this video helpful: ua-cam.com/video/KrtMbqY7JmA/v-deo.html

  • @ernestreid9296
    @ernestreid9296 Рік тому

    Good Vidio. I tried BOTOX. I t didn't' help ME much. I found PT worked better. We are all different. I found a trick that helped my clenched fist. At night when I sleep on the side of my affected hand. I keep my hand spread on the mattress with my other hand holding it down. When I sleep on the other side, I keep my hand spread out flat on the mattress. It works. My hand use to be in a tight fist. Now it is loose enough so I can tie my shoes. (Not very well but I still am able to do it)

    • @poojahm120
      @poojahm120 8 місяців тому

      Awesome video, very much needed. Thanks a million zillion. You are an angel in disguise ❤❤❤

  • @sajanninan4520
    @sajanninan4520 2 роки тому

    👍👍👍👍♥️

  • @AllInone-ev6pi
    @AllInone-ev6pi 2 роки тому

    I'm suffering from stroke since last 9month ago am only 23yr old and my fingers can't open I can't hold object so please suggest me exercise for its

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  2 роки тому

      @allinone, I'm sorry to hear about your recent stroke. You may find this video helpful: ua-cam.com/video/uBi4z1hbbAQ/v-deo.html

  • @anthonycarney907
    @anthonycarney907 2 роки тому

    My hand is like a hat I put a ball in my hand and i stecting my fingers the NHS should be showing ur blogs comingxx here happy to l AVE u got n bed

  • @christiannaguit7618
    @christiannaguit7618 2 роки тому

    Why does botox always need to start at the elbow (biceps)and not in the wrist and hand specifically(the hand is the only immobile tho

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  2 роки тому +1

      @christiannaguit, Hmm. I don't know that botox injections always start at the elbow. However, actually administering injections isn't within my scope of practice, so this may be a better question for a neurologist! I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help with this question, but thank you for asking 😊

  • @JKdeSydney-oo1ch
    @JKdeSydney-oo1ch 4 місяці тому

    Thanks!

  • @sajanninan4520
    @sajanninan4520 Рік тому

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️