weekly exercises

Hemiplegia Daily Exercise Checklist

✅ Perform slowly, with focus and gentle breathing. 🧠 Mental practice counts even if the left hand doesn’t move yet. ⚠️ Stop if you feel pain, fatigue, or dizziness.

1. Warm-Up (5–7 mins)

Shoulder supported lift – 10 reps Elbow bends (assisted) – 10 reps Wrist rotations – 10 each direction Gentle breathing – 10 slow breaths

2. Finger & Hand Exercises (10 mins)

Passive finger opening – 2 rounds Thumb opposition (touch fingers) – 5 reps each Table slide (use cloth) – 10–15 reps Finger press on table – 10 reps

3. Strength & Grip (8–10 mins)

Soft ball squeeze – 10 reps Towel scrunch or object hold – 5 reps Wrist bend up/down – 10 reps

4. Mirror / Mental Therapy (5 mins)

Watch right hand in mirror doing open/close Imagine left hand moving in sync

5. Cool Down & Relaxation (3–5 mins)

Gentle finger stretch hold – 10 sec each Shoulder supported rest & breathing Light tapping or massage on left forearm

🗓️ Daily Progress Check

No shoulder pain or fatigue today Felt slight muscle activation on left side Used left hand during a daily task (e.g., hold paper, touch cup)

Repeat this checklist twice daily if comfortable — morning & evening. Consistency matters more than intensity. © 2025 Hemiplegia Recovery Guide