Post-Stroke Exercises (Part 1: Upper Limb)

A physiotherapist explains safe upper limb exercises for stroke patients. These exercises of the upper limbs may help in promoting recovery and improve physical function. Chaptering ========== 0:00 - Introduction 0:27 - Range of motion exercises for upper limb 0:31 - Lift arm forwards and upwards towards patient's head. Hold for 20 seconds 0:46 - Remember not to pull arm or force a stiff arm 0:54 - Bring arm outwards, away from patient's body. Hold for 20 seconds 1:08 - Bend elbow and bring wrist to shoulder. Straighten elbow 1:23 - Turn forearm, palm facing down. Then turn forearm again with palm facing upwards 1:34 - For wrist: Bend wrist forward, bend wrist backwards 1:49 - For fingers: Bend fingers forwards, bend wrist backwards. Remember to stabilise wrist joint 2:04 - Spread fingers one-by-one 2:25 - Move thumb away and back from fingers 2:49 - Important points to note 3:29 - Outro About ========= Singapore General Hospital, established in 1821, is the largest acute tertiary hospital in Singapore and ranked among the world’s best. It provides the most comprehensive patient-centred care with over 50 clinical specialties on its campus. As an Academic Medical Centre, it takes pride in training healthcare professionals and conducting cutting edge research to meet evolving needs of the nation as well as the region. Driven by a strong sense of purpose, SGH is committed to give of its best to heal and bring hope, as it has for over 200 years. Trusted healthcare tips from our care teams =================================== https://healthxchange.sg Health Buddy: the all-in-one mobile app ================================= https://www.singhealth.com.sg/patient... LAUNCH APP NOW: https://for.sg/hbapp This video is brought to you by Singapore General Hospital. For more health tips, visit https://www.healthxchange.sg