Experiencing a tight or clenched fist after a stroke is common. It's often caused by spasticity, which occurs in around 2539% of stroke survivors. This video shows a progressive plan to open a tight fist after stroke.

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Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:21 Splinting
01:14 Positioning
03:14 Botox Injections
04:09 Stretching
06:24 Exercise
08:07 Outro

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