In this video, I walk you through 10 gentle arm and hand exercises. These exercises are in the category of "gravityeliminated exercises" meaning we are in positions to let gravity help us with these movements rather than fighting it. While these can be used by most stroke survivors, they're especially good for survivors who have at least a small amount of movement of their affected arm but difficulty moving through full range of motion. I go through 2 sets of 10 for each exercise.

Remember that everyone is starting from a different place so there’s no shame if you need to pause and stop. One last reminder: always stop if these movements become painful!

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Time Stamps
0:00 Intro
0:38 Shoulder Flexion
2:59 Shoulder Extension
5:05 Shoulder Abduction
7:33 Shoulder Rotation
9:31 Elbow Flexion/Extension
11:29 Forearm Supination/Pronation
13:43 Wrist Flexion/Extension
16:14 Finger Flexion/Extension
18:24 Finger Abduction/Adduction
20:26 Thumb Flexion/Extension
22:57 Outro

Medical Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as a substitute for medical advice or treatment from a physician or qualified healthcare provider. Talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise or therapy regimen.