According to Dr. Lam Nguyen Thuy An - Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital - Campus 3, if a person has experienced a stroke, learning how to perform basic daily tasks such as eating or dressing is important. … can be quite a hurdle.
Hand function may have been partially restored, but difficulties with hand strength and dexterity remain. This makes holding and using everyday objects difficult.
Physical therapy after a stroke is very important and beneficial for the patient's recovery.
Exercise 1: Grasp the ball
Hold the ball firmly in the palm of your hand . Squeeze, hold and relax. Repeat 10 times for 2 sets.
Exercise 2: Touch your fingers
Bring the tip of your index finger to the tip of your thumb to form a circle. Clamp it, then release it. Repeat with the middle finger, ring finger and pinky finger. Clamp it, then release it. Do this with each finger 2 times.
Exercise 3: Clamp and release the pen
Place a pen next to the table, then gently grip it with weak fingers. Slide the pen across the table, then release. Repeat 10 times for 2 sets.
Exercise 4: Stretch your wrists
Grasp the water bottle with your weak hand and use your strong hand to hold and support the weak arm. Place your hand holding the bottle with your palm facing down, then stretch your wrist. Repeat 10 times for 2 sets.
Exercise 5: Finger pinch
Pinch the clay between each finger and thumb. Press two fingers tightly together. Repeat 10 times for each finger for 2 sets.
Exercise 6️: 3-finger clamp
Using your thumb, index finger, and middle finger, pull up the clay. Repeat 10 times for 2 sets.
