Targeted Hand Exercises for Survivors of Stroke Using Therapy Putty
This video shows you some ways you can use therapy putty to help stretch out and strengthen the muscles in your hands and fingers of your stroke affected side.
Physical Wellness
How to Make Your Own Homemade Therapy Putty
Therapy putty is great for stretching and strengthening the muscles in your hands and fingers and can be made at home with just a few simple ingredients.
Stroke and Sleep Apnea
How have you been sleeping lately? Do you feel well rested when you wake up in the morning? If not, and you are a survivor of stroke, one possible cause could be sleep apnea, which is a very common condition in both the general population and especially in survivors of stroke.
Sex and Sexuality after a Stroke
In occupational therapy, sexuality is included as an activity of daily living. Returning to sexuality and one’s sexual expression can be just as important a goal as taking a shower or taking care of one’s personal hygiene independently after a stroke.Â
The Importance of Sleep Positioning
Getting enough quality sleep is important for your overall health and well-being, and an easy way to help yourself sleep better is by lying in safe comfortable positions.
Seated Tap Dance Exercise for Stroke Survivors
Get a fun workout by joining in on this fun seated tap dance video.
Visual Changes Following Stroke
Many people who have had a stroke experience changes in their vision that affect their ability to read, drive, and perform activities of daily living. This video briefly describes common ways vision is affected by a stroke and provides examples of home exercises, activities, and adaptations to enhance vision and gain functional independence.
Seated Cardio Exercise: Dance It Out!
Have some fun and get a cardio workout with some chair dancing!
Seated Yoga-Based Exercise for Stroke Survivors
This video reviews some of the benefits of yoga practice for stroke survivors, and then guides you through some deep breathing exercises and seated yoga-based poses. Yoga is a great way to strengthen your mind-body connection, and improve your balance, range of motion and strength. Seated poses can be accessible to stroke survivors at many different levels of recovery and can be further modified as needed. Practicing yoga poses are also great for improving your mental health too!
Finding Occupational Balance
The video discusses what occupational balance is, how to reflect on your own occupational balance, and helps to create goals to find balance in your life.
