Help stroke survivors regain confidence and independence. Learn to create a personalised goal-setting journal and workplan tie sheet for effective stroke recovery. Recovery after a stroke can feel overwhelming, but setting clear, achievable goals makes the journey manageable and hopeful. As a caregiver, one of the most supportive tools you can provide is a goal-setting journal paired with a workplan time sheet. These simple tools empower stroke survivors to track progress, celebrate wins, and stay motivated. In this post, we’ll guide you through creating these resources tailored to a stroke survivor’s unique needs. 🌟 Why Goal Setting Matters in Stroke…

(Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, this blog earns from qualifying purchases. This helps support stroke caregiving resources at no extra cost to you. (Please also note that this is for information purposes only. For medical advice and diagnosis, consult a qualified professional. Stroke can weaken the hands and fingers, making it hard for survivors to do daily tasks. But with the right hand exercises and therapy tools, strength can improve over time. One of the best tools for hand recovery is therapy putty. This guide will help you choose the right type of therapy putty based on grip strength….

Set small, specific targets like “stand up alone” or “walk 10 steps”. Use a Goal-setting journal or stroke rehab planner

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Recovery after a stroke often requires repetitive exercises to regain strength, coordination, and fine motor skills. One simple yet highly effective tool that can support this recovery process is a pegboard. Used in occupational and physical therapy, a pegboard can help stroke survivors improve hand function, dexterity, and cognitive abilities in a way that is engaging and measurable. What is a Pegboard? A pegboard is a flat board with evenly spaced holes designed to hold pegs of various shapes, sizes, and materials. Some pegboards are designed specifically for therapy, while others are commonly used in woodworking or tool organization. In…

Stroke recovery is a challenging journey that requires patience, persistence, and the right tools to regain lost function. One such tool, often overlooked but highly effective, is therapy putty. Therapy putty is a simple, moldable material; it can play a crucial role in rebuilding hand strength, coordination, and fine motor skills—abilities that many stroke survivors struggle with after experiencing weakness or paralysis. Therapy putty provides a fun, engaging, and adaptable way to encourage movement and strengthen the hands and fingers. Benefits of Therapy Putty for Stroke Recovery How to Use Therapy Putty Effectively Therapy putty comes in various resistance levels,…

Hand grip strength refers to how strongly you can squeeze something with your hand. After a stroke, some people lose strength or coordination in one side of their body, including their hand. Measuring grip strength can provide important clues about how well the body is recovering. Why is it so useful? Grip strength is easy to measure with a small device called a dynamometer. It’s painless, quick, and doesn’t require fancy equipment. Studies show that improvements in grip strength often reflect progress in overall muscle function and coordination, making it a sensitive marker of recovery. For caregivers and stroke survivors,…

Regaining hand movements and grip strength is a critical part of stroke recovery journey. Caregivers can find many tools that help improve hand grip. Experts classify hand grip strengthening tools according to its type, functionality and purpose. Here is a summary: 1. Elastic resistance tools Features Best for gradual strengthening and fine motor skills 2. Spring-loaded devices Features Best for progressive strength training. 3. Digital tools These measures grip strength and give real-time feedback and some offers gamified experience to motivate users. Best for tracking users and improving adherence to a program. This is the most difficult part. 4. Ball-based…

“Help those with a stroke to sit out of bed, stand, or walk as soon as their doctor says ok”. Above is the latest recommendation from the UK NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence). You can read the exact wording here: But, there is a catch. This guideline also recommends not to  offer “high-intensity” moves. What are “high-intensity” moves? It refers to very early moves. It includes moves within 24 hours of the stroke. The moves refer to at least 3 additional out-of-bed sessions compared to usual care. These out-of-bed activities are sitting, standing, walking etc. You can…

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