Abnormal Movement Synergy: How do you improve arm movement?

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  • čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
  • Abnormal muscle synergy patterns is a normal part in the stages of motor recovery. However, if left to persist for to long, they can interfere with the later stages in movement recovery. In this video I will talk about what this means and give easy exercises to help correct this movement problem following a stroke or brain injury. This can also happen in someone who has brain damage due to multiple sclerosis.
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Komentáře • 78

  • @dani.d272
    @dani.d272 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much. I’m a student/future PTA, this video helps me so much with understanding abnormal synergies and put neuro rehab in perspective. This is not just textbook knowledge, this is COOL stuff that many patients can benefit from.

  • @rotorudage
    @rotorudage Před 3 lety +7

    Dr. My mom recently had a stroke and you are my go-to resource. Blessings to you for your channel

    • @rehabhqofficial
      @rehabhqofficial  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching! I am so glad to learn the videos are helpful 😊

    • @rowharv4612
      @rowharv4612 Před rokem

      What are your thoughts on the treatment being give in Florida on stoke patients?

    • @lespangen
      @lespangen Před rokem

      Agreed: she is fabulous and I no longer have therapy sessions due to financial considerations so am so very grateful for these videos for explanations and exercise suggestions 😬🙏🏼

  • @societablyoffkilterthankfu6302

    Thank you very much for your sharing your video. I have been injured on a jobsite within the last year and despite my stroke a week later it wasn’t until May (5 months total) and the full open brain surgery took full effect and started from scratch. It has been a long and slow process but I am on the mend and you videos are a lifesaver. Thank you so much for putting your video’s out there to see and share, it is a very big process for you to put them out there and I wanted to thank you personally.

  • @cherrymaniego209
    @cherrymaniego209 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi was wondering how I can be one of your patients. I truly believe I can still improve much with the right guidance.

  • @4kitties
    @4kitties Před 2 lety

    19MAY22: I suffered in 2015 a stroke I am 7 years into my recovery.
    I do not have my affected arm moving yet.
    Everthing else do to odd energy :
    I take apple cidervinega (ACV) in water in the morning.
    This helps clear out dead cells.
    The remaining two meals I do the same but use liquid amino acid.
    This helps build new cells.
    All odd energy movements reduced or went away.
    My balance returned and my walking improved.

  • @jacquelinepablo7946
    @jacquelinepablo7946 Před 3 lety

    You are amazing and blessed with your expertise. Now I know the difference and exercises to focus on for the different synergy patterns. Si yu'us masse, Thank you.

  • @elenacastellano3210
    @elenacastellano3210 Před 3 lety +6

    Dr. Tara, thank you for the info! Could you please do a video on spacity in the wrist?

    • @arvindcv7943
      @arvindcv7943 Před 3 lety

      Hi there Elena, I've been learning a lot since my recovery started. Wrist spasticity is very bad which restricts the finger movements. Plus it causes a deformity that is pretty common in stroke. Its ,As she says wrist turns downwards (flexionand in some cases
      wrist stays in abduction.( sideways tilt forming a curve in wrist. I'm sure your therapist might help on this with proper stretching

    • @drnafeesasgharpt1059
      @drnafeesasgharpt1059 Před 2 lety +2

      I can send you a link about wrist stabilization and opening of wrist

  • @mariatodorova1296
    @mariatodorova1296 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank You, dr. Tara! This video is very helpful. My son has great difficulties with the supination and the wrist is always an obstacle. I know you"ve mentioned the "wrist problem", but would you please give some more advice about that?! God bless you in your enormous work for a lot of people all over the world.{I'm from Bulgaria}

    • @rehabhqofficial
      @rehabhqofficial  Před 3 lety

      Hi Maria! Thank you for the suggestion. I plan to do another wrist/hand video soon. Stay tuned 😊

  • @dunnettealleyne8147
    @dunnettealleyne8147 Před 3 lety +1

    Love it , you’re a great help 💕

  • @fredkotthaus1518
    @fredkotthaus1518 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for another valuable, informative.video. your patience with us is greatly appreciated.

    • @rehabhqofficial
      @rehabhqofficial  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi Fred! I am so glad you found this one helpful 😊 I am happy to be able to help

  • @anjumafshan1297
    @anjumafshan1297 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you dr Tara.

  • @louisaa3911
    @louisaa3911 Před 2 lety +1

    Wonderful blessed person from louisa thanks

  • @disleyce
    @disleyce Před 3 lety

    Just going back over this video for my arm its helpded so much after my botox thank you

  • @ve2775
    @ve2775 Před 3 lety +2

    Dr.Tara, another great informative video. Thank you for the in-depth explanation on involuntary synergy movements.
    Please share your thoughts on the Saebostretch as a hand/wrist brace. Thank you!

  • @Randielynn1217
    @Randielynn1217 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks so much! You've helped me tremendously with all your videos, I have ALS for 4 years now and YES I still have movement but limited...only a month watching 👍🏾👍🏾

    • @rehabhqofficial
      @rehabhqofficial  Před 3 lety

      Hi Randielynn! I am so glad you found this video helpful. I don't think that there are many people in this community with ALS. I am happy to welcome you to this community!! Let me know if you have anything specific you would like me to address in a video 😊

  • @reynaldocrisostomo7197

    thanks for the video and explanation.

  • @ADShine2022
    @ADShine2022 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi Dr. Tobias,
    Thank you so much for your videos. Both of my parents have had strokes in the last 6 months and I have been using your channel as my number one resource. May I ask a question? For the exercise that isolates elbow extension (at 8:26) would that be appropriate to do with someone who often has involuntary movement that causes elbow flexion. Would that make it worse?

  • @Nina_2288
    @Nina_2288 Před 3 lety

    🌞🌞 A very good video again, Dr. Tara, thank you. I love your explanations as they really clarify what's going on with us 🌞🌞 Have a happy day 🌞🌞

    • @rehabhqofficial
      @rehabhqofficial  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi Nina, I am glad you enjoyed this one! I missed you chiming in on Sunday 😊 I hope all is well in Germany.

    • @Nina_2288
      @Nina_2288 Před 3 lety

      @@rehabhqofficial Here everyone including me gets lazy in all these lockdowns 😂😂 everybody cozy on the sofa, with this bad German winter weather 😃😃 Good to see that you are fine too 🌞🌞

  • @ccd1449
    @ccd1449 Před 3 lety

    God bless Dr. Tara

  • @xungngo8249
    @xungngo8249 Před 2 lety

    Thank you Dr.

  • @believer2734
    @believer2734 Před 2 lety

    I just started setting with a 65-year-old stroke man. He can use his right arm very little and it basically stays at his side. He can use his right hand to feed himself but it takes quite a while and it is quite a struggle. He cannot lift his right arm straight up above his head. I am wondering what would be the first simple steps to help him with his right arm? He doesn’t talk a lot but he does understand and does what I ask him to with his hands as best he can. I so want to help him get better. I’ve listened to this video but after you said to isolates a hand and elbow, I thought I better ask the first specific stab. I was just having him open his hands and grip then open again, thinking that would help him with his use of his hand when eating. I’ve been listening to all your videos and they are so very helpful. Thank you for any guidance you might share.

  • @melaniejo5296
    @melaniejo5296 Před 3 lety

    Excellent info as always, thank you so much!

  • @hadeermahmoud443
    @hadeermahmoud443 Před 3 lety

    hi dr tara first of all thank you so much for your videos i am a phyiotherapist and they hepled me so much with my patients , i would like to know if you are doing a full cource on neurological rehabilitation or you could recommend me a text book with all of your useful neuro tips

  • @muhammadyounus7203
    @muhammadyounus7203 Před 3 lety

    thanks, it is excellent

  • @huseinalghazali8148
    @huseinalghazali8148 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much

  • @user-us5jf7oz3d
    @user-us5jf7oz3d Před 3 lety +1

    After your permission, cupping may be useful for a stroke patient and for treatment of hemiplegia two years ago

  • @cordhaliadixon6533
    @cordhaliadixon6533 Před 3 lety +3

    I'm struggling with keeping my fingers opening up I don't know society i have or abnormal synergy pattern. The movement in my arm tend to curl up every I move , i have a splint I am currently wearing it right now, and when I walk arm tend to bend toward me when inside to me ( I try to keep it straight every time I'm walking ). When I'm walking my toes curl up every I move , help me 😣which and video should I watch in order to obtain each problem

    • @lindalai9092
      @lindalai9092 Před 3 lety

      don't expect an answer; she is not a doctor

  • @nisatristan
    @nisatristan Před 2 lety

    Dr Tara, could give us which video to be practised first, followed by which video, for improving hand and arm movement, please. Thank you very much.

  • @TheDiegoalba
    @TheDiegoalba Před 2 lety

    Thanks!

    • @rehabhqofficial
      @rehabhqofficial  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much Diego! I am so appreciative of your continued support for these videos. :)

  • @BlackHulk001
    @BlackHulk001 Před 3 lety +1

    A patient that has hemiplegia and d person's leg shakes when working out, what can the person do to improve his leg atleast for he or she to do a proper Burpees or proper high knee workout

  • @firefirefire305
    @firefirefire305 Před 3 lety

    Good job

  • @lisapizana1050
    @lisapizana1050 Před 3 lety

    Hello. Where can we find a strap like the one you use in your videos? Thank you.

  • @leonardopanes6075
    @leonardopanes6075 Před 3 lety

    Still searching for the blue strap please help me by posting link of supplier.

  • @My_stroke_rehab
    @My_stroke_rehab Před 6 měsíci

    Hello, please tell me if it is possible to overcome Abnormal muscle synergy patterns in the fingers at the year+ stage?

  • @timwoolsey4546
    @timwoolsey4546 Před 3 lety

    It’s great! Thank you !!!

  • @alisoncopeland8184
    @alisoncopeland8184 Před 2 lety

    It appears my hand on affected side involuntarily tightens when ever I exercise lower extremities like it's trying to help..afterwards my hand will feel tight and have to take Gabapentin to calm the nerves..foot and hand acts connected. Any clue?

  • @dr.mgharshaphysio9743
    @dr.mgharshaphysio9743 Před 3 lety

    Tq mam

  • @meleahwhite8350
    @meleahwhite8350 Před 2 lety

    What’s the link to the yellow strap?

  • @virtuosoproductions4589

    Great video! An unrelated question: when do you review exercises if you have followed an exercise program and haven't seen much improvement? For example I have followed exercises to fix leg externally rotated for about 4 months without measurable change.

    • @lindalai9092
      @lindalai9092 Před 3 lety

      don't expect an answer; she is not a doctor

    • @virtuosoproductions4589
      @virtuosoproductions4589 Před 3 lety +1

      @@lindalai9092 she's a doctor of physical therapy. And, my question is related to physical therapy, not a medical type question which I can ask my general practitioner.

  • @shannonstrock6030
    @shannonstrock6030 Před 3 lety

    In a lot of your videos you have the affected hand strapped to a bar,etc. so then you can’t keep hand and wrist in extended position. How do you work on hand to release object the? I can put my hands around simple things, just can’t let go.

  • @marvelinemeyers1677
    @marvelinemeyers1677 Před 3 lety

    Thanks… you do office visit?

  • @jeanneading3812
    @jeanneading3812 Před 2 lety

    Hello looking for the dowel rod she uses

  • @nicholebell7086
    @nicholebell7086 Před 2 lety

    What is the yellow band around the elbows

  • @jj08sh14
    @jj08sh14 Před 3 lety

    Why every vid is mentioned like thousands times spasticity?

  • @chittonepceno
    @chittonepceno Před 3 lety

    Do youbhave video about hand tremors after stroke?

  • @mudassirfarazkhan1131
    @mudassirfarazkhan1131 Před 3 lety

    Dr. Could you please tell me how to fix the ankle foot drop ?

  • @jennygibbons1258
    @jennygibbons1258 Před 3 lety

    🙏🏽

  • @dr.mgharshaphysio9743
    @dr.mgharshaphysio9743 Před 3 lety

    I am PT from india hyd i have patient with flex synergy pattern on rt and she has polio on lt side how can I encourage exercises isolating abduction mam can plz help me

  • @mpampistsotsos3629
    @mpampistsotsos3629 Před rokem

    im 4years post stroke my arm not recovery

  • @laupeter4594
    @laupeter4594 Před 3 lety

    This is the Neuro ifrah approach

    • @rehabhqofficial
      @rehabhqofficial  Před 3 lety

      Yes, this is the approach I received my early training in. So, you will see it show up in many of my exercise selections.

  • @alisenkimalimar7491
    @alisenkimalimar7491 Před 3 lety

    Thanks doc. Watching here from Philippines, Im 3 mos. Post stroke my arm raises when I walk, my question is can wrist weights help to improve it,?

    • @rehabhqofficial
      @rehabhqofficial  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for watching! In some cases, that is a helpful strategy. Do not do this if you have a shoulder subluxation. I hope that helps!

    • @alisenkimalimar7491
      @alisenkimalimar7491 Před 3 lety

      @@rehabhqofficial thank you so much doc. You don't know you help a lot of stroke patient here in the Philippines you're the best doc. Hope our Lord bless you more 🙏🙏🙏

  • @yzar007
    @yzar007 Před 3 lety

    Can you link the other video in abnormal movement patterns?

    • @rehabhqofficial
      @rehabhqofficial  Před 3 lety

      Yes

    • @yzar007
      @yzar007 Před 3 lety

      I found it. Thanks

    • @yzar007
      @yzar007 Před 3 lety

      I found your site while looking for exercises to do with my 12 year old who has a brain avm and light hemiparesis (hopefully it’ll stay that way). While most of your exercises aren’t really for her I’m enjoying listening to you teaching & explaining. I appreciate all the time that you put into your channel.

  • @condewit93
    @condewit93 Před 3 lety

    Don’t forget that a neurological Occupational Therapist is an expert in splinting for stroke patients.

  • @mariedonnelly8646
    @mariedonnelly8646 Před 7 měsíci

    7:45

  • @aztroboy2828
    @aztroboy2828 Před 3 lety

    Too much talking