Stroke Spasticity vs Stiffness: How To Tell the Difference

Not sure what you should actually be doing for your recovery? Free 20-min video assessment → https://www.neuro-pathways.com/free-a... Stroke spasticity vs stiffness — do you know which one you're actually dealing with? If stretching isn't helping your hand after stroke, you might be treating the wrong problem entirely. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🧠 Find out what stage of stroke recovery you're in — take the free 2-minute quiz: 👉 https://tally.so/r/QKJ018 Know exactly where your arm and hand are in recovery and what to do next. 📅 Want me to assess your specific situation, build a custom home program, and walk you through your recovery step by step? That's exactly what the Stroke Recovery Strategy Week is for → neuro-pathways.com 🎥 Watch next: 5-Minute Hand Reset Routine for Spastic Tight-Fist Hands →    • Stroke Hand Spasticity? Try This 5-Minute ...   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spasticity, stiffness, and contracture all feel similar. But they are completely different conditions that require completely different treatments. In this video, I walk you through a simple self-test you can do at home to figure out exactly which one you're dealing with — so you stop wasting time on the wrong approach. ⏱ Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:27 - Why stretching may not be working 1:20 - What is spasticity? 1:49 - How to test for spasticity at home 2:48 - How to test for stiffness 4:24 - How to test for contracture 5:46 - What to do based on your results 7:33 - Next steps & resources ✅ What you'll learn: • What stroke spasticity really is (and why stretching won't fix it) • How to test for velocity-dependent spasticity at home • The difference between stiffness and spasticity — and why most survivors have both • What contracture feels like and when to get professional help • The correct treatment sequence for each condition ⚠️ If you've been stretching every day with no results — this video explains why. — 👋 I'm an occupational therapist specializing in stroke arm and hand recovery. I created Neuro Pathways to help stroke survivors and caregivers get real results at home — with clear, practical guidance that actually matches where you are in recovery. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with your own physician or occupational therapist before starting any new exercise program.