The problem is that I have no volitional control of my fingers except for some gross grasp. How do I get the initial control/ extension of the fingers started? Once it has started I can use the suggestions. I have found that once I can start using a muscle it takes me three months to control it. How do I start getting the brain to control the muscle? I have heard of Saeboflex, mirror box therapy and mental imagery. I haven't seen any protocols for mirror box therapy or mental imagery.
Dean
I was just speaking with a friend about his mother and her stroke. The Dr.'s gave her the exercise of putting 3 marbles in a bowl of uncooked rice. And then trying to find the marbles and grasping them. Perhaps this will help
I would agree with Jonathon. Over here, in UK, ES is not really recognised, but I swear it works.
absolutely.. electrical stimulator is helpful.. but try to have gripping exercises.. and coordination exercises for your hands.. that might help how to control..