Rightways: Exercises for Stroke Patients

Friday, July 10, 2020

Exercises for Stroke Patients

https://youtu.be/sFM-ip_WxTM
- Upper Limb Exercises

Generally, stroke can cause five types of disabilities:

• Paralysis, or problems controlling voluntary movement

• Disturbance of the senses, including pain

• Problems using or understanding language

• Problems with thinking and memory

• Emotional disturbances

7 stages of stroke recovery: Home rehabilitation is important

It is also imperative to know the severity of the stroke before deciding on the rehabilitation plan. There are seven recognised stages of stroke recovery through which most survivors progress through:

• Stage 1 – Flaccidity: No voluntary movement is observed.

• Stage 2 – Spasticity appears: Spasticity refers to the continuous contraction of muscles, which interferes with normal movement, speech and gait, and causes the arm or leg to make small involuntary jerky movements.

• Stage 3 – Increased spasticity: The e arm or leg becomes more spastic, and the muscles feel stiff and tight against external resistance.

• Stage 4– Decreased spasticity: Spasticity of the arm or leg decreases and the limb begins to move more easily.

• Stage 5 – Complex movement combinations: The movement of the limbs start becoming more coordinated and full movement begins to return.

• Stage 6 – Spasticity disappears: Muscle spasticity disappears and isolated joint movements are voluntary; however, spasticity may return if the patient is tired.

• Stage 7 – Normal function returns: Movements return to normal.

Each stage requires different types of approaches and exercises for rehabilitation.

Post Stroke Pain: Fake or Real?

https://youtu.be/fbM6C49YBPI

After Stroke This 1 Thing Is Key to Rehab Arm & Hand

https://youtu.be/_FsoZONjq8A

Best Hand Exercises for Stroke Patients at Home

https://youtu.be/i0JYsLyJEnE

Stretches For Hand Spasticity - Best Stroke Recovery Hand Exercises

https://youtu.be/dBWRuy_hdoc

Hand Recovery and Dexterity For Stroke, Injury & Musicians

https://youtu.be/d1g6YxQpJ-U

Passive Range Of Motion - How to Stretch Your Own Arm After Stroke

https://youtu.be/YReRjHbIngQ

Best Arm stretches after Stroke

https://youtu.be/YpwySCyAiZ4

Upper body Exercises after Stroke

https://youtu.be/ZCywA3DoExo

Best seated leg exercises

https://youtu.be/dRct62KQM3o

Seated Core Exercises

https://youtu.be/twZ1hnetOP8

Stroke: Exercise to Improve Walking

https://youtu.be/7O-MD5-DStA

Physical Therapist Shows How To Walk Correctly

https://youtu.be/-fD2TSL2s7I

Easy Leg Exercises for Stroke Patients (Guided by a Physical Therapist)

https://youtu.be/-rwby0zA6Vs

Stroke Recovery Arm Exercises: Shoulder

This video demonstrates post-stroke arm exercises. The focus of this video is the shoulder. And it is best for those with spasticity in the arm. Here are links to all the products I used in this video. I am an amazon affiliate and I would be so grateful if you use the link I provide :) Elbow immobilizer: https://amzn.to/2SDqaJW Nylatex Strap (blue strap): https://amzn.to/2Yl93gZ Pilates ring:https://amzn.to/2SNqxln