Performing certain exercises can help you manage spasticity after a stroke. Stretching and moving can also help you avoid some long-term impacts of spasticity, such as contracture. That’s when the affected muscles “become fixed in a particular position,” says Jing Nong Liang, PT, PhD, an assistant professor of physical therapy at UNLV.
Here are eight moves patients can try at home to manage the impact of spasticity after experiencing a stroke, as an adjunct to physical therapy.
Try These Moves to Manage Spasticity After Stroke
