Prone “W” stretch

How To; Start lying face down with your arm positioned as shown. Use the “uninvolved” arm to rotate your body. You should feel a stretch on the front of the shoulder Hemiplegia Tip:  If you can’t get your arm in this position due to tightness, Place...

Shoulder “Y” stretch – supine, dowel, hand strap

How To: Start lying on your back with a towel roll positioned along your spine. Hold the dowel with your hands position wider than shoulder width apart and palms facing up (when the arms are in the down position). Reaching the dowel up and over your head....

Scapula Upward Rotation – spastic arm variation

How To: Start seated with your elbow supported on a firm surface as shown. You shoulder position your body about 6″ away from the arm support surface. Now learn toward the involved side as shown. Pay special attention that your shoulder stays over the top of the...

What is Spasticity?

What you will learn:  The definition of spasticity The reason why spasticity is present after damage to the brain Characteristics of spasticity Factors that make spasticity worse Critical actions to make spasticity less...