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In this video, I explain why ankle strength/stabilization is so important to walking and provide a simple #exercise protocol that can be done at home with minimal equipment so you can start walking better after your #stroke!

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You Want To Walk Better After Stroke – Do This
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January 30, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Exercise & movement are fundamental to making progress after #stroke, but a very common symptom called post stroke fatigue can end your workout or rehab routine right after it starts! I explain why this happens & what you can do about it, so you can get back to making progress!

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You Need To Workout After Stroke, But You Only Want To Sleep – How to Fix This
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January 23, 2026 at 1:12 PM
While stretching for spasticity after #stroke is not a permanent cure, it can temporarily help relieve pain & tightness associated with spasticity. This 6-minute, daily routine is designed to guide you through 4 prolonged stretches to help reduce arm & hand spasticity!

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6 Min Arm & Hand Spasticity Stretches Daily Workout – Stroke Recovery
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January 16, 2026 at 1:05 PM
In this video, I explain how you can make huge #stroke recovery progress with these 5 cheap but effective rehab tools, if you know how to use them!

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The 5 Rehab Tools Every Stroke Survivor Needs – Cheap But Effective
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January 9, 2026 at 1:17 PM
If you’re doing your #exercises and showing up for yourself, but you feel like your home rehab has stopped working… there may be a simple answer.
In this video, I explain the main reason and what you can do to restart progress after #stroke!

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Why Stroke Recovery Progress Stops & How To Fix it
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January 2, 2026 at 1:55 PM
In this video, I explain why it’s common for the hand to get stuck in a fist after #stroke, the 3 most common mistakes that keep your hand stuck, and 3 evidence-based tips that can help you open it again!

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Why Your Hand Won’t Open After Stroke & How To Fix It ✋
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December 26, 2025 at 1:03 PM
After your #stroke, were you afraid of having another one? If so, you’re not alone.

In this video, I’m joined by Clive Kempson, advocate & stroke survivor, to explore this topic and give you some tips to overcome it!

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How to Overcome The Fear Of Having Another Stroke
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December 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM
If you’re struggling to #walk again after your #stroke, this video is for you. I go through a step by step #exercise progression to maximize your chance of walking again!

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How To Walk Again After A Stroke: Simple Exercise Guide
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December 12, 2025 at 12:33 PM
You can gift Post Stroke by clicking the Paypal link in our bio 👆 or mailing a donation to this P.O. Box:
Post Stroke
6301 Hwy 58, Unit 3
Harrison, TN 37341

Thank you SO much for supporting Post Stroke this holiday season, but more importantly, for supporting survivors who refuse to give up! ❤️
December 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The most important thing in stroke recovery is something that many survivors, and even doctors, overlook. But it can completely change the course of your recovery.

In this video, I explain what it is, the science behind it, and how you can get it!

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The Most Important Thing You Can Do After a Stroke — Backed by Science
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December 5, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Therapy ends. Recovery doesn’t. Help us bridge the gap ❤️
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Post Stroke
6301 Hwy 58, Unit 3
Harrison, TN 37341

Thank you SO much for supporting Post Stroke and survivors this holiday season ❤️
Therapy Ends, Recovery Doesn’t. Help Us Bridge the Gap.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Weak grip strength isn’t just annoying, it’s also a predictor of your overall health. In this video, I show 4 easy exercises to improve your grip strength that you can do with stuff from around your house!

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4 Crucial Exercises To Improve Your Grip Strength After Stroke
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November 28, 2025 at 1:34 PM
There are three huge mistakes I often see stroke survivors make, but the good news is that every single one of them is changeable. In this video, I’ll share what those mistakes are and how to avoid them!

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The 3 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make After Stroke & How To Fix Them
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November 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
In this video, I bust 10 #stroke recovery #myths that could be stopping your #progress!

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10 Stroke Recovery Myths Keeping You Stuck
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November 14, 2025 at 1:14 PM
You only need 3 exercises to help you build stronger legs after your stroke, no equipment required. I share what they are, how to do them, and why they’re so effective!

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The Only 3 Exercises You Need for Stronger Legs After Stroke
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November 7, 2025 at 1:07 PM
What’s the best type of exercise for #stroke recovery based on science? Range of motion? Strength training? Cardio? Gait training?

In this video, I explore this question and explain how to create a neuroplasticity boosting exercise routine for your home rehab!

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What is the best exercise for stroke recovery?
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October 31, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The bathroom can be one of the hardest and scariest places to navigate after you’ve had a #stroke. It’s also the one place you really want privacy.

By the end of this video, you’ll have 13 OT–approved tools that make the bathroom easier and safer after stroke!

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13 Tools To Make The Bathroom Easier & Safer After Stroke – OT Approved
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October 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Have you ever wondered if you could make progress faster after your #stroke? By the end of this video, you’ll know what activities help your brain heal faster, how this physiologically happens, and practical tips to help your brain rewire faster after stroke!

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THESE Activities Heal Your Brain Faster After Stroke
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October 17, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Are you doing the most effective shoulder exercises after your #stroke? In this video, I share 4 essential exercises to help you regain shoulder movement, protect the joint, and build strength with modifications and progressions to meet you are!

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4 Essential Shoulder Exercises To Regain Arm Movement After Stroke
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October 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Strength training is exploding in popularity, but when it comes to stroke recovery, many survivors aren’t using this tool. I explore why #strength training is so important for #stroke recovery, what the research says, and how you can easily implement it into your home rehab!

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Why You Need Strength Training After Stroke
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October 3, 2025 at 12:37 PM
What’s the key to #stroke recovery? You might think the answer is exercise, avoiding learned non use, activities of daily life, etc. While those are important, what might actually be holding back progress is something much simpler…

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What’s Really Holding Back Your Stroke Recovery Progress
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September 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM
If you’re struggling to move your hand after #stroke, you may be missing a key component. In this video, I cover what you need, why you need it, & show you 3 simple #exercises to help you get it!

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Surprising Key To Getting Hand Movement Back After Stroke
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September 19, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Artificial intelligence(AI) is everywhere right now. It writes essays, creates art, & even talks like a person. But what about using AI for #stroke recovery?

I discuss what #AI actually is and whether it’s helpful or just hype for stroke recovery!

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Is AI Hype or Helpful for Stroke Recovery Rehab? – OT’s Opinion
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September 12, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Forget why you walked into a room? Can’t find the right word? Lose your phone every day? It might be brain fog after #stroke. I explain why it happens and share 5 practical tips to help you beat brain fog!

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Beat Brain Fog & Think Better After Stroke – 5 Practical Tips from an OT
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September 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Are you struggling to #walk better after your #stroke? In this video, I show 3 essential ankle #exercises to help improve your walking; no equipment needed & modifications provided to meet you where you’re at!

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3 Essential Exercises to Improve Walking After Stroke – Daily Routine
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August 29, 2025 at 11:56 AM