Shoulder Exercises After Stroke

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  • čas přidán 5. 08. 2024
  • It’s necessary to strengthen the shoulder and scapula (shoulder blade) in order to improve overall arm and hand function. In this video, I walk you through basic and advanced shoulder exercises, as well as daily activities you can easily do at home to improve shoulder movement and strength.
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    Time Stamps
    0:00 Intro
    0:54 Elevation & Depression
    1:25 Protraction & Retraction
    2:13 Shoulder Circles
    2:46 Shoulder Flexion
    3:47 Shoulder Abduction
    4:48 Shoulder External Rotation
    5:44 Seatbelt Activity
    6:08 Hair Brushing Activity
    6:36 Reaching Activity
    7:09 Outro
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Komentáře • 128

  • @wenamaydiaz5244
    @wenamaydiaz5244 Před 2 lety +7

    Thank you Elise it really gives me a Great Help for my shoulder spasticity especially I m just at home now and stop my therapy..❤️❤️❤️

  • @johnspisak9729
    @johnspisak9729 Před 2 lety +15

    There's something about your mannerisms combined with your upbeat attitude and the way you explain things that makes me believe in myself again. I'm 8 years out from my stroke and I'm on a better road to recovery thanks to you and your methods. Thank you.

    • @denisejackson776
      @denisejackson776 Před 2 lety +3

      Im so happy for you, God bless you as you get stronger and stronger.🙏❤️

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před 2 lety +3

      @johnspisak, I can't tell you what joy your words brought to my heart. I'm so, so happy to hear that your belief in yourself is being restored. Mindset is such a huge part of a recovery, but it's not always easy to be positive. I'm so grateful to have played any role in that. You keep doing what you're doing. I know you got this! :)

    • @dianakane5492
      @dianakane5492 Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for sharing John! I'm almost 4 years out on my stroke & have given up until now!! Thank you!!!

    • @babajicharannayak6475
      @babajicharannayak6475 Před rokem

      Thank you for your sparing time to help us.

    • @doty.5822
      @doty.5822 Před 9 měsíci

      ❤😊

  • @2biena
    @2biena Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you a lot. Your video is very helpful for us.

  • @Gerby02
    @Gerby02 Před rokem

    Thanks for the videos/channel. I use most of them.

  • @anthonyalfredyorke1621
    @anthonyalfredyorke1621 Před 7 měsíci

    Many thanks for the useful exercises. I was doing some of these, as I had an existing shoulder injury. Thanks again, you have a very pleasant disposition, which helps greatly. Some of the videos I've seen are either too patronising or they have forgotten they have left the Marines, you pitch the information just right. Hope you had a great Christmas and have a wonderful New year. PEACE AND LOVE TO EVERYONE ❤❤.

  • @thonglouanekeorajavongsay833

    🙏thank you so much it is the video

  • @billsax7254
    @billsax7254 Před 3 lety +14

    Always clear,easy to understand and practice. One of the best out there.

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před 3 lety +4

      Wow, Bill. I really appreciate your kind words. Thank you so much :)

    • @christorei4131
      @christorei4131 Před 2 lety +2

      I have no mobility in my affected arms and fingers

    • @yganoks48
      @yganoks48 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@christorei4131same here. Don't give up.

  • @dpaul5457
    @dpaul5457 Před rokem

    Good stuff! Opening and closing a kitchen cupboard too. Pulling something off the shelf and putting it back.

  • @flyingporker100
    @flyingporker100 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you Elise. I had a bad stroke in October and I was 4 months in hospital. God himself saved me and I depend on Him to get better. My NHS physio has stopped so I am grateful for all your ideas. Recovery is slow but each baby step is reason to celibrate. I am an impatient patient... 😀

  • @orlandotogle4394
    @orlandotogle4394 Před rokem

    Thank you for your expertise

  • @sharonschnieder5923
    @sharonschnieder5923 Před 6 měsíci

    I just joined this group and I love how you explain and demonstrate in such a calming voice. I’ve had a small stroke 2 months. I push myself but find how much it hurts me when i do. Typically how long does the tingling, burning and numbness last? So all these stretching exercises should help speed my recovery. Thank you in advance 😊

  • @freethinker9524
    @freethinker9524 Před rokem

    You are amazing young lady. Bravo.

  • @akuchakz1351
    @akuchakz1351 Před 6 měsíci

    Very helpful video

  • @lucymathenge7458
    @lucymathenge7458 Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks you

  • @debbieharris6678
    @debbieharris6678 Před rokem

    Thank You

  • @camilleschilling7826
    @camilleschilling7826 Před 3 lety +6

    I love this ! I would love to get more knowledgable in assessing/rehabilitating the scapula/core. WOuld love to see a future video on this!!

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks so much for the feedback!

    • @buttsoncanada7280
      @buttsoncanada7280 Před 3 lety +1

      OMG. It is fantastic. I was at the look out for some material to do some practical exercise to help my stroke affected right side. I THINK THIS VIDEO is a great help and would love to get more similar videos / material to get more help.
      Buttson. M.
      buttsoncanada@hotmail.com

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před 3 lety

      Hey C S, just wanted to let you know I just created a new video on arm/hand stretches for spasticity but it includes some scapular stretching! Check it out here: czcams.com/video/_ELCjpovYTk/video.html

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před 3 lety

      @@buttsoncanada7280 Thanks so much!

  • @marieross7707
    @marieross7707 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi, Great video to start my day after a mild shoulder and arm stroke Thanks a lot.

  • @user-df5ep3cx3n
    @user-df5ep3cx3n Před 10 měsíci +1

    I had a stroke I February this year after watching and practising my affected hand is recovering very nice and that makes me happy thank you for the video excises I'm highly impressed may the God Almighty spare you for people like us and the others❤

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před 9 měsíci

      I'm so sorry to hear about your stroke earlier this year but am glad that you have been making progress! ❤️

    • @juliawilson3043
      @juliawilson3043 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@PostStrokeOrgby

  • @adelihnerioanis5935
    @adelihnerioanis5935 Před 2 lety +2

    thank you for this

  • @Mr63sanjiv
    @Mr63sanjiv Před rokem

    Thanks

  • @Marie-AntoinetteNgong

    Please i love the added sowed that you for free thank you very much

  • @heleneparry9024
    @heleneparry9024 Před rokem

    Thank you, Elise. I had my stroke five months ago and it's left my shoulder very stiff. You're so right that it's a "brain thing". I'll be doing these exercises every day from now on - I'll let you know how I get on. :)

    • @sporobeets
      @sporobeets Před rokem

      I had a stroke left side of the body but the arm is the one that is difficult unable to grasp or to uplift it show me the relevant exercises to improve on that please

  • @roopabylappa1280
    @roopabylappa1280 Před 2 lety

    Very beautiful exercise sister thanks for giving me. I'm also suffering from brain stroke from three years of left side and two years ago my shoulder left hand dislocated. Now it's very pain . I'm trying you exercise I think it's useful for my pain thank you. Very good morning sister have a great day ⚘ 🌷 🙏

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před 2 lety +1

      I hope you continue to make progress and heal. Hope you have a great day, too! 😊

  • @its_toxic.22
    @its_toxic.22 Před 2 lety +2

    You are very good.

  • @amelitoborja5723
    @amelitoborja5723 Před rokem

    Ur video is very useful thank u so very muvh GOD BLESS U

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před rokem

      Thank you for your kind words! I’m so glad it was helpful❤️

  • @varughesegeorge1645
    @varughesegeorge1645 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Elsy, The videos are much helpful.Thank U.I have no wrist and finger movement.

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před 2 lety

      You're so welcome! I'm glad they've been helpful for you!

  • @mayradelacruz2437
    @mayradelacruz2437 Před rokem

    Thank you

  • @sivaloganathan6485
    @sivaloganathan6485 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you mam

  • @hiranarang9687
    @hiranarang9687 Před rokem

    Good excercises

  • @sajanninan4520
    @sajanninan4520 Před 2 lety

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @janetharanaspagatpat5443
    @janetharanaspagatpat5443 Před 3 měsíci

    😍😍😍

  • @hiranarang9687
    @hiranarang9687 Před rokem

    I like your exercises, I am recent stroke patient

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před rokem

      Thank you for the kind words. I hope you're doing well ❤️

  • @Marie-AntoinetteNgong

    Please can you send what you added to the show thank you and God bless you!

  • @jayeshjadhav9768
    @jayeshjadhav9768 Před rokem

    What about galvanic current muscle stimulator ?

  • @balajib8153
    @balajib8153 Před 3 lety +2

    I'm not able to do Elevation & Depression (upto ear left side) and not able to do Shoulder Circle (left side). Please advice

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před 3 lety +2

      Hey there! I'm sorry that you're having trouble with those exercise. It's still worth doing them even if you can't produce the movement. The goal with these exercises isn't just to produce movement but to start helping the brain reconnect to the body! I often tell survivors, "it's not an arm thing, it's a brain thing."

  • @TriciaDiGregorio-gl8bk

    What if some of these are difficult to do without using unaffected arm?

  • @frankchambers1641
    @frankchambers1641 Před 3 lety +4

    Very important exercises. Thank you very much. Also say how many times should one do each exercise.

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před 3 lety

      Hi Frank! The exercises vary person to person, and depend on whether you have pain or any underlying shoulder issues. Repetition is key with stroke recovery. So do what you can but back off if pain becomes an issues. Consult with a doctor or therapist if you can for more specifics!

  • @ariane4990
    @ariane4990 Před 2 lety

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @acoolindian
    @acoolindian Před 2 lety

    Could you please make some video/s of passive exercise for the caregiver of a patient who's not able to do active exercises.. I'm looking for ways to improve mobility of my mother's body.. she suffered from severe brain hemorrhage 6 months ago and is just now showing signs of some purposeful movements in her right side.. but her right hands/legs joints are a bit stiff

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před 2 lety +1

      @s.r., I have one video that you may find helpful: czcams.com/video/g7OjxnaGFt4/video.html
      My goal is to create more like this! Thank you for your input. I hope you and your mom are doing okay ❤️

  • @kennethscarborough2742
    @kennethscarborough2742 Před 3 lety +2

    Hi I have a question doing the exercises they have been great but right arm still isn't moving....is there a issue I have to worry about... thank you 😊

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před 2 lety

      Hi @Kennethscarborough! Thanks so much for commenting. It's hard for me to say without personally working with you and seeing what you're going through. Generally, we know that stroke recovery tends to take a long time. Our brains have to work really hard to reconnect with our body after an injury. It takes lots and lots and lots of repetition. I would say that if it's something you're worried about, make sure you bring it up to your doctor at your next appointment!

  • @MariaReese-wv4gv
    @MariaReese-wv4gv Před 8 měsíci

    I had a stroke. Can you worry the sixth? And I been doing physical therapy and I've been getting along really well. I'm getting a lot of movement back. But I really would like to get some exercises on my shouldethank you.

  • @viviandrade884
    @viviandrade884 Před 2 lety +2

    Poderia legendar para Português ou Espanhol! Por favor! Seus vídeos são ótimos!

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před 2 lety +1

      @viviandrade Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm currently just a one-woman team and only speak very limited (conversational) Spanish. I hope that one day I'll be able to provide subtitles in different languages to accommodate my viewers in other countries!

  • @nikkicicero7730
    @nikkicicero7730 Před 2 lety

    Love everything you do I wish you had more coverage on how to brush your hair noWhy does my shoulder hurt so much

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před 2 lety

      @nikkicicero, Thank you for your kind words and your feedback! - Elyse

  • @madhu58223
    @madhu58223 Před rokem +1

    Madam iam unable to lift my left hand after stroke any remedies

  • @kimking2531
    @kimking2531 Před 10 měsíci

    Hi just found you. I stil have a lot of spasticity in my left arm and hand can I use my right hand to move my left arm for exercises?

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před 9 měsíci

      Hi there! Absolutely. Any movement is better than none at all. If you can use your left arm at all, I recommend trying to move it even if you are using your right hand to help!

  • @SbongileIrene-ce7ni
    @SbongileIrene-ce7ni Před rokem +1

    I have a problem with my thumb it's not moving anymore

  • @zouhsarah2863
    @zouhsarah2863 Před 2 lety

    Interesting

  • @alisonquadros6674
    @alisonquadros6674 Před 2 lety +2

    Hey Elyse,
    Something I’ve really struggled with post a brain aneurysm that ruptured has been my Cognitive skills the names & basically my short term memory greatly affected in a big way, since your excellent & outstanding at everything you’ve been teaching so far, I would really love some feedback on my cognitive & just any kind of feedback or exercises to get it better!
    I’d really appreciate, cuz I’ve looked out for everything but found nothing.
    Waiting to here from you.
    -Alison 💫✨

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před 2 lety

      @alisonquadros, Thank you so much for sharing the issues you've been having with your cognition. I have one short video that I made early on about improving short term memory which you can watch here: czcams.com/video/A1mGg81JwaE/video.html
      But I will definitely add the topic of cognition back on my list of videos to make!

  • @kristyduncan8415
    @kristyduncan8415 Před 10 měsíci

    i have no movement in affected side so i have to assist win unaffected side, might be good to invclude examples of that. thank you.

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks so much for your recommendation. You may find this video helpful which shows how to use both hands for stretching. It includes some stretches/exercises that target the shoulder: czcams.com/video/_ELCjpovYTk/video.html

  • @TheIPHONE39
    @TheIPHONE39 Před 2 lety +1

    I have lots of spasticity any suggestions on how to work on that

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před 2 lety +2

      @ThelPHONE39 Absolutely! If you want to learn more about what spasticity actually is, check out this video I made (czcams.com/video/ZgS3-lu6_4w/video.html). And you can go through this video (czcams.com/video/_ELCjpovYTk/video.html) to do some daily stretches for upper body spasticity. There's good evidence in the literature that a daily stretching routine can be helpful for managing spasticity! I'm getting ready to work on a video for lower body stretching as well. Hope this helps!

  • @edgardojusay4340
    @edgardojusay4340 Před rokem

    I am Edgardo Jusay, stroke survivor for 5 years now. Your exercises make sense but I have to find out how many minutes or how many times I have to do each segment of the exercises and how many times in a day? Thank you.

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před rokem

      @EdgardoJusay, Unfortunately, I can't give specifics as every person is different. However, a general rule of thumb based on the principles of neuroplasticity, is the more the better! Of course, always stop if you feel discomfort or pain! Let me know how they work for you 😊

  • @cindyneeper
    @cindyneeper Před 6 měsíci

    What if shoulder has shooting nerve pain as you move it? Indescribable pain

  • @pastorestherharrison
    @pastorestherharrison Před rokem +1

    My shoulder wouldn't want to move without my hand

    • @larssonmaria8090
      @larssonmaria8090 Před rokem

      Herbal medicine is the best to treat our body system naturally Hi I’ve been living with stroke 😢😭 for more than 5years now but I got rid of it naturally after using dr Omo herbal medicine it help me fight stroke naturally his channel youtube.com/@dromocure

  • @asubodhapte5770
    @asubodhapte5770 Před 2 lety

    Can U Please tell why After doing all exercise muscle ,arms,legs or shoulder are not relaxed not moving smoothly(rigidity is still their).......Why this happening ?????

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před 2 lety

      @asubodhapte, This is a good question! This may or may not be the right answer to your question, as I haven't worked with you directly. It may be that you are experiencing spasticity. This is high muscle tone that causes constant contractions of the muscles due to a disruption in the way the brain talks to the muscles. I'd recommend reaching out to your physician about this issue!

  • @MariaReese-wv4gv
    @MariaReese-wv4gv Před 8 měsíci

    I had a stroke. Can you have it at si've been making good progress? I just need some help with my shoulder movement. I'm able to walk without my cane can you please help me

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před 7 měsíci

      I have several videos on improving shoulder and arm movement you may find helpful. For more specific recommendations, I’d recommend reaching out to your doctor or therapist, someone who understands your specific situation.

  • @DogsaladSalad
    @DogsaladSalad Před 3 lety

    🖐🤠

  • @Marie-AntoinetteNgong

    Please I will like to have the videos thank you!!!

  • @giftyayambila5219
    @giftyayambila5219 Před 2 lety

    Thanks to these exercises am ok when walking.

  • @jhot0817
    @jhot0817 Před 2 lety

    Always so beautiful

  • @arshadiqbal2807
    @arshadiqbal2807 Před 2 lety

    How can we avoid stroke?

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před 2 lety

      @arshadiqbal, This is a great question. A good place to start is to look at any lifestyle factors that you can modify or change to be healthier. I made a video on this a while ago that you may find helpful: czcams.com/video/Gv6rUngW0T0/video.html

    • @arshadiqbal2807
      @arshadiqbal2807 Před 2 lety

      @@PostStrokeOrg Actually I feel pain around my ear, left side of my face, throat left side and in left shoulder.

  • @lilliancummings5893
    @lilliancummings5893 Před 10 měsíci

    I have stroke a year ago and my left hand not moving

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před 9 měsíci

      You may find this video helpful: czcams.com/video/oToCtx_4vFA/video.html And if you still have access to therapy, I'd ask your therapist what exercises you could try!

  • @user-il4uj3vg3i
    @user-il4uj3vg3i Před rokem

    My chest..my kidney oh

  • @user-qh9si4zt1e
    @user-qh9si4zt1e Před 7 dny

    Believe in yourself, believe, turn your hand with a barbell in all directions, turn your head, your leg, turn everything slowly, gently, turns while standing, lying on a treatment bed, while sitting on a chair, bending, turning your hand, and with God's help, victory will come!

  • @rvvish392
    @rvvish392 Před 2 lety

    How to fix internal shoulder rotation

  • @mariah1439
    @mariah1439 Před 3 měsíci

    I cannot do all these exercises because I have a broken hand

  • @Bamar-Burma
    @Bamar-Burma Před rokem

    👃👃👃👏👏👏

  • @duncantanega2705
    @duncantanega2705 Před 2 lety

    Doc it's hard to raise my left arm, to help by righ hand it ok

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před 2 lety

      @duncantanega, It's absolutely okay to help with your right hand. Everyone has to start somewhere! ❤️ And the fact that you're trying to work your left arm, means your brain is trying to make changes. 💪

  • @brawlstars3621
    @brawlstars3621 Před rokem

    Fingures doesn't work ,then how activities perform

  • @christorei4131
    @christorei4131 Před 2 lety

    Can't do it, hands not able to move at all

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před 2 lety +1

      @christorei, If these exercises were too hard, you may want to try my weight bearing video. It's more appropriate for someone who doesn't have as much movement. If you're interested, you can watch it here: czcams.com/video/eEPB8Z7aZsU/video.html

  • @owiemagno9093
    @owiemagno9093 Před 3 lety +5

    best is to try making a video with a stroke patient. just saying.

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před 2 lety +4

      Hey there! You're right, but unfortunately due to the pandemic I'm not filming with any patients right now. Maybe when this gets a little more under control that will be a possibility. Thank you for your feedback!

    • @luciannamwale2481
      @luciannamwale2481 Před rokem

      Absolutely true do it with a stroke patient

    • @luciannamwale2481
      @luciannamwale2481 Před rokem

      My arm can't move at all. So how do I do this exercise?

    • @baluanna1
      @baluanna1 Před dnem

      Exactly brother I am a physio I deal so many clients and feel we need to put real life video and recovery then after actually it happens but takes good time beyond once patience

  • @Healthyme9
    @Healthyme9 Před 2 lety

    U are talking about stroke...

  • @urmiparmar2519
    @urmiparmar2519 Před 7 měsíci

    😂🎉🎉🎉🎉😢😢😢🎉

  • @mangogi3680
    @mangogi3680 Před 3 lety

    Are you stroker ?

    • @PostStrokeOrg
      @PostStrokeOrg  Před 3 lety +4

      @thomaspartogi no, I haven’t had a stroke. I’m an occupational therapist, but I focused my content and practice on stroke survivors after my grandmother had a stroke in 2019. It completely changed my perspective.

  • @aikensouthside
    @aikensouthside Před 2 lety

    Lye on your back or side, not lay on your back or side. Lay is seldom used.

  • @sajanninan4520
    @sajanninan4520 Před 2 lety

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️