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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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Maximizing Hand Recovery After Stroke: How to Improve Hand and Finger Mobility

Hand recovery after stroke can be a slow process, affecting many daily activities. However, we now know that recovery of hand function can continue to occur months, and even years, following stroke. The chances of hand recovery increase with consistent practice and repetition of rehabilitation exercises. In this article we will discuss techniques to maximize […]

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Helpful Hand Exercises for Stroke Patients of All Ability Levels

If you’ve experienced a stroke that affected your hand function, then these therapeutic hand exercises may help improve your hand mobility, strength, and fine motor skills. You will maximize the benefit from these hand exercises for stroke patients through consistency and high repetition. Massed practice on a daily basis is the best way to increase […]

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Hand Splints for Spinal Cord Injury: How to Choose the Right Fit for You

Splinting can be helpful for spinal cord injury survivors that struggle with hand function. After a high level injury such as a cervical spinal cord injury the hands may become weak or paralyzed. If left unmanaged, further complications can develop. Fortunately, hand splints for spinal cord injury can help prevent deformity and promote functional hand […]

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