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Stroke Exercises - Upper Limb Training

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Arm and Hand Exercises Level 1: Sliding a bottle with two hands

Arm and Hand Exercises Level 2: Sliding a bottle with a weaker hand

Arm and Hand Exercises Level 3: Lifting a bottle with the weaker hand

Hand Exercises Level 1: Picking up small items

Hand Exercises Level 2: Manipulating coins

Upper limb exercises such as sliding a bottle with two hands (or just with the weaker hand) can help to strengthen the affected arm.

Safety Tips

Arm and Hand Exercises Level 1: Sliding a bottle with two hands

Arm and Hand Exercises Level 2: Sliding a bottle with a weaker hand

Arm and Hand Exercises Level 3: Lifting a bottle with the weaker hand

Hand Exercises Level 1: Picking up small items

Hand Exercises Level 2: Manipulating coins

These videos are brought to you by Singapore General Hospital (SGH) and National Neuroscience Institute (NNI), both members of the SingHealth group.

Ref: K21

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