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How can occupational therapy help stroke patients?

My grandmother had a stroke, and is in occupational therapy to improve the strength in her hands. What exercises are usually done that will help her?

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Occupational therapy offers many ways to help people recovering from stroke, and can be particularly beneficial in the very early phase after the event. I encourage you to seek out an OT with speciality in treating stroke and other neurological conditions.