The Best Evidence-Based Strategies To Get Your Hand Moving After Stroke

Let’s discuss the best evidence-based approaches we have to work on regaining hand movement after stroke. Of course, always check with your doctor or therapist before starting any new therapy routine to make sure it’s right for you!

➡️ Proximal Stability References:

1. Used with Athletes Overhead Throwing https://doi.org/10.1177/1941738110362518.

2. Larsson R, Bernhardsson S, Nordeman L. Effects of eccentric exercise in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC musculoskeletal disorders. 2019 Dec 1;20(1):446.

3. Used with Shoulder Dislocation https://doi.org/10.1177/2325967119896102

➡️ Mental Practice References:

1.AJOT Systematic Review of MP to Improve Arm/Hand Use After Stroke https://research.aota.org/ajot/articl...

2. Using the PETTLEP Model https://www.researchgate.net/publicat...

3. Stroke Journal Article on Using MP to Improve Arm and Hand Movement After Stroke https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/...

➡️ Mirror Therapy References:

1. Effect of Mirror Therapy on Upper Extremity Function After Stroke https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

2. Mirror Therapy Protocol https://www.researchgate.net/publicat...

3. Post Stroke's Mirror Therapy Informational Video    • Use Mirror Therapy to Rehab Hand Func...  

4. Post Stroke's Mirror Therapy Session Video    • Mirror Therapy Session for Stroke Sur...  

➡️ Task Specific Training References

1. AJOT Article on Effectiveness of Task Specific Training on Arm/Hand Function After Stroke
https://research.aota.org/ajot/articl...

2. Cochrane Review
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

3. Effects of Task Specific Training in Subacute Stage of Stroke
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

➡️ Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy References:

1. 2015 Lancet Neurology Article https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

2. Effects of MCIMT and Mirror Therapy on Arm/Hand Function in Everyday Activities
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

3. Effects of MCIMT in Acute Stage of Stroke
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

4. Second Study on MCIMT in Acute Stage of Stroke
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15673...

🏞️ Image Resources:

Kenhub Scapulothoracic Joint: https://www.kenhub.com/en/library/ana...

Kenhub Glenohumeral Joint: https://www.kenhub.com/en/library/ana...

Physiopedia Scapulohumeral Rhythm: https://www.physio-pedia.com/Scapuloh...

CIMT Image: https://tbirehabilitation.wordpress.c...

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Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:23 Proximal Stability For Distal Mobility
02:46 Mental Practice
06:02 Mirror Therapy
08:50 Task Specific Training
11:49 Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy
13:39 Outro
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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.