Home Exercise EquipmentAfter a stroke, one may wonder what home exercise equipment would be helpful in recovery. Below are some examples of various rehab equipment available for home use. Please note that equipment will be right for some patients but not for others. Check with your physical or occupational therapist to see which equipment and stroke exercises are right for you. If interested in purchasing any of the rehab equipment below, just click on the picture to be taken to an outside website with pricing information.
For other coordination and hand exercises, click here. Arm Skate – Assists arm range of motion:
Other Household Items One can also use simple items around the house for therapy exercises. Examples of items you may already have around the house that can be used for stroke rehab include: Balls (i.e. soccer, basketball) - These can be used for weight bearing to the weak hand, rolling with the weak hand, bilateral activities such as lifting the ball, or coordination activities such as catching, throwing, or kicking the ball. Household Tools (i.e. nuts and bolts, screwdriver) - Tools can be used to work on fine motor coordination for the stroke patient that has hand movement but lacks quality of movement. Writing or Art Supplies - Use these for working on fine motor coordination or pinch. Steps or Step Stool - One can work on strengthening the legs by stepping up and down or raising and lowering the leg onto a step (only if given okay by therapist to do this). Children's Toys Many children's toys involve fine motor or thinking activities that are great for the stroke patient to practice.
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