[PDF] exercises for spasticity in arms

What are the best exercises for spasticity?

One of the best exercises for spasticity involves shifting your weight as often as you can while sitting, says Hines. This is particularly helpful for people who experienced a moderate or severe stroke, which can reduce their ability to balance in a seated position. Sit in a chair with your back straight. Slowly shift your weight to one side.

How do you get rid of spasticity in your arms & hands?

This shoulder blade protraction exercise may be able to ease stiffness from spasticity in your arms and hands. Sit in a chair and extend your arms forward at shoulder height (if you can). Clasp your hands together and bend your neck slightly forward. When you feel a gentle stretch, hold the position for a few seconds.

Can strengthening spastic muscles reduce spasticity?

Now research indicates that strengthening spastic muscles can even reduce spasticity. A recent review of 13 studies including 517 stroke patients with mild to moderate impairment of their arms found that strengthening hands and arms with small weights, resistance bands, and pulley weights could be done without increasing spasticity and pain.

What are the best arm exercises for post-stroke paralysis?

These arm exercises should be accessible to most people, including those with post-stroke paralysis. The exercises involve stretching and active-assisted movement, which helps you retrain your brain to use your affected arm again, but with a little help of the other side. The more you move it, the more you improve it!