Angelina Rehab

Stroke Exercises Stage 1 Flaccidity This stage typically shows up right after a stroke happens. ❗❗❗ What you'll notice is that limp, floppy quality in the arm and hand, with little to no ability to move on your own. At this point, we're keeping things passive, meaning someone else or your other hand is doing the moving, and the whole goal is to start waking up that brain-to-body communication again. 1️⃣Wrist Flexion and Extension — Bend the wrist down toward the floor, then push it back up toward the ceiling. Down and up. 2️⃣Finger Extension — Push all the fingers open and flat, then bring them back in. Open, then close. 3️⃣Thumb Abduction — Use your good hand to gently push the thumb outward, away from the rest of the hand. You can use your thumb and index finger to help separate them. Try to get through three sets of twelve for each of these, every day. If anything hurts or feels uncomfortable, ease up. #rehab #easttexas #physicaltherapist #strokerecovery