 A variety of exercise sequences can assist with maintaining range of motion and improving hand function following stroke.

Hand Exercise for Stroke Rehabilitation

Hand Exercise for Stroke Rehabilitation
Due to the size of the area of the brain responsible for the motion of the hand,
and the complexity of hand movement, it’s typical to experience hand dysfunction
following a stroke. To improve your mobility and dexterity, repetition and
task-based practice is the key to motor recovery. Generally, the improvement of
motor function happens from proximal to distal or near the trunk, working its
way outward toward the extremities. A variety of exercise sequences can assist
with maintaining range of motion and improving hand function following stroke.

Workout Examples for Stroke Patients
 * Stretching: Often after stroke, patients experience tone or tightness in the
   hand. In order to manage that tone and improve flexibility, stretching the
   fingers daily is important. Be careful to stretch the whole hand, taking care
   not to cause hyperextension of the fingers.




 * Weight bearing: Depending on the scale of the recovery of paralysis and the
   tone or tightness experienced, weight bearing can have multiple positive
   effects. By placing the hand on a flat surface, weight bearing can serve as a
   stretch as well as an opportunity to provide input to the hand and arm,
   reminding the individual of its position in space.




 * Working on fine motor control * Attempt to move fingers individually. (By the
      way, there is a great training activity in the Smart Glove program that
      does just that as the user plays along to music.)
    * Pick up household items and place them in a
      container to encourage grasp, release and reach
    * Fasten buttons or other fasteners to practice
      manipulating small objects
   
   

Before starting a rehabilitation program at home, it is best to visit an
occupational or physical therapist to provide guidance on your home rehab
program. If it’s difficult to get rehabilitation in an outpatient setting on a
regular enough basis, which can often be the case, Smart Rehabilitation can be a
great supplement to your home program.

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