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39 Restorative, Strengthening Hand Therapy Exercises to Try at Home

Hand therapy exercises help improve strength and dexterity in the hands, which leads to improved function. This is how you achieve improved coordination and fine motor skills after a neurologic event like stroke or brain injury. In addition, hand therapy exercises like those described in this article can also help prevent conditions like arthritis from […]

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Helpful Hand Therapy Putty Exercises + Free PDF

Hand therapy putty exercises can help you regain strength and dexterity in your hand with a simple, affordable accessory. Before we dig into the exercises, we will discuss how to get the most from your hand therapy putty exercises. Getting the Best Results from Hand Putty Exercises Hand therapy putty exercises will strengthen hand function […]

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How to Treat Hand Paralysis After Stroke

It is possible to treat hand paralysis using sensory inputs to your brain. Sensory stimulation to the brain comes in a variety of forms:  vision, hearing, touch, taste, smell, and proprioception (joint position sense).  The term sensory refers to any way your brain receives information from the outside world. Loss of hand function can be […]

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"Stroke Rehab at Home: Hand Therapy Exercises" (5/22/23)

https://www.baystatehealth.org/services/neurology/conditions/stroke Motor impairment of the hand is common after a stroke. Stroke rehabilitation and exercises to regain or build strength is part of the recovery process. Join Michelle Lantaigne, OT, Baystate Rehabilitation Care, for a discussion about the role of occupational therapy in stroke recovery, with helpful hand exercises to do at home.

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Stroke Hand Issues

Question: I had a quick question why does my thumb and index finger curl when I bend over to grab something off the floor? Answer: After stroke, it is

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The Best Hand Exercise Equipment for Stroke Patients

Effective hand function is essential for everyday life. Following a stroke, many survivors experience reduced fine motor skills, hand strength, and/or sensation. Fortunately, researchers have developed various types of hand exercise equipment for stroke patients to help survivors regain functional use of their hands. While the hand exercise equipment recommendations below are a great place […]

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Understanding a Clenched Hand & Curled Fingers After Stroke: How to Treat Hand Spasticity

Spasticity after stroke is a condition that causes stiff, tight muscles. When it affects the hand in a significant way, it can lead to a clenched hand or curled fingers after stroke. Severe spasticity in the hand is ultimately caused by disconnection and miscommunication between the brain and muscles that control the hand. Fortunately, there […]

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