Stroke Rehabilitation Exercise Checklist (Brunnstrom Stages 1-7) - Mobilexo Arm (Home Version)

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🔹 General Tips for All Stages

✔ Frequency: 2-3x/day, 5-10 reps per exercise.
✔ Pain Rule: Stop if sharp pain occurs (mild discomfort is normal).
✔ Use Props: Towels, chairs, soft balls, resistance bands.

📝 Stage-Specific Exercises

(Check off completed exercises daily)

🔄 Stage 1: Flaccidity (No Movement)

  • Passive Arm/Leg ROM (Caregiver moves joints).

  • Sensory Stimulation (Ice/warm pack, textures).

  • Weight-Bearing (Hand on table, lean gently).

💪 Stage 2: Spasticity Begins

  • Tabletop Reach (Slide hand forward, elbow bent).

  • Seated Marching (Lift knee slightly).

  • Soft Ball Squeeze (Trigger finger flexion).

⚠️ Stage 3: Peak Spasticity

  • Arm Lift (Lying Down) (Elbow bent, gravity-assisted).

  • Chair Stands (Push through legs to stand).

  • Wrist Stretch (Hold fingers straight 30 sec).

🎯 Stage 4: Breaking Synergies

  • Arm Slide (Move hand without bending elbow).

  • Finger Taps (Tap each finger to thumb).

  • Towel Scrunches (Gather towel with toes).

🚀 Stage 5: Voluntary Control

  • Cup Drinking (Control elbow movement).

  • Step Over Book (Lift foot deliberately).

  • Coin Stacking (Fine motor practice).

✨ Stage 6: Near-Normal Movement

  • Button Practice (Dress shirt buttons).

  • Single-Leg Stand (10 sec per leg).

  • Heel-Toe Walk (Tandem gait).

🏆 Stage 7: Normal Function

  • Tai Chi/Yoga (Balance/coordination).

  • Swimming/Jogging (Endurance).

  • Threading Needle (Precision task).

🔧 Solutions for Common Challenges

✋ Hand Spasticity

  • Open-Hand Stretch (Press palm on table).

  • Vibration Massage (Electric toothbrush on forearm).

🦶 Foot Drop

  • Towel Pull (Loop towel, lift toes).

  • Heel Walking (Strengthens dorsiflexors).

⚖️ Poor Balance

  • Seated Marching (Knee lifts while sitting).

  • Wall Push-Ups (Builds shoulder stability).

📅 Daily Progress Tracker

(Example: Mark ✔ or note improvements)

Exercise Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Passive Arm ROM ✔ ✔ ✔
Seated Marching ✔ ✔ ✔
Finger Taps ✔ ✔ ✔

💡 Bonus Tips

  • Mirror Therapy: Place a mirror to reflect the unaffected limb while moving the affected one.

  • Music Therapy: Move to rhythm (e.g., tapping feet to music).

  • Family Participation: Turn exercises into games (e.g., catching a balloon).

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