Self range of motion is the next step for increasing arm recovery after stroke once a stroke survivor has gained enough strength in the strong arm to lift the weak arm. It stretches muscles, joints, nerves, and fascia. It also improves proprioception, the sense of where the arm is and how it is positioned, to help the brain reconnect. It is best done with the patient lying down on a bed so gravity can actually help regain full range of motion. All of the exercises can also be done in sitting up in a support chair.
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Ann Gupton, COTA/L, CLT, TMRC
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