Comments on: Improve Your Hand Function and Increase Strength with These 39 Hand Therapy Exercises to Try at Home

By: Dennis Micallef

Dennis Micallef — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 14:24:00 +0000

hi i m dennis micallef . i m 23 year old and had a stoke and fit in ( 18 year old ) but half body nothing feeling . how to exercises ?

By: Flint

Flint — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 17:53:00 +0000

In reply to Alice Alisha Ally. Hi Alice! I totally understand his situation. Hand movement is often the most stubborn thing to recover. Yes, he can do the Level 1 exercises, and he can assist himself if needed. I would aim for as many reps as possible. He should exercise to the point of feeling like he got a good workout in, but not to extreme fatigue. For example, 10 is good. 50 is great. 100 is even better. (But it's often hard to get that many reps in, which is where devices can really help.) I hope this helps!

By: Alice Alisha Ally

Alice Alisha Ally — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 08:00:00 +0000

My dad had a deep stroke 10 days back and his movements on leg has been slowly improving. Face is less drooped too. However his hand is most affected and he can’t yet move. Therapist is giving pulse too. His arm isn’t stiff either but lost control. He can lift his hand above the head with the help of right hand. Can he do Level 1 hand exercises? How many times do you recommend, per day?

By: Flint

Flint — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 20:33:00 +0000

In reply to Vasanthi K. Hi Visanthi! I would definitely ask your therapist for their advice on this question. It sounds like your wrist lost some flexibility while you weren't exercising. Now that you're doing exercises, it should become more flexible in time. Just be patient and keep up with the exercises and you should do great! But be sure to check with your therapist to see what they say, too

By: Vasanthi K

Vasanthi K — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 04:24:00 +0000

Sir i had stroke about 15 years ago i did excersice to my left hand was improving i broke my wrist due to fear i stopped doing excersice now i do wrist excrise slowly but i feel it is not flexible. So kind tell me how to improve my hand. Iam 44 years old.

By: Flint

Flint — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 16:25:00 +0000

In reply to Matt. That is so good to hear! I'm very glad they're helping. Thanks for sharing Matt :)

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 17:18:00 +0000

My wife had a Hemorrhagic stroke last year (at 45)
We are doing the hand exercises. I’ve already noticed an improvement in just 2 days .. Thanks!

By: Flint

Flint — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 19:23:00 +0000

In reply to Penny wohlford.

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By: Penny wohlford

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By: Flint

Flint — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 17:56:00 +0000

In reply to Penny wohlford.

Hey Penny! I am soooo happy to hear that you are gaining encouragement from our newsletter and blog 🙂 Here’s an article that addresses your concern about your hand. It’s about relieving hand spasticity and pain: https://www.flintrehab.com/2016/treat-hand-spasticity-and-pain-after-stroke/ I hope you find it useful!

Also, you can join our stroke support group on Facebook so that you can get more opinions from other stroke survivors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/flintstrokesupportgroup/