This section contains information and exercises suitable for stroke survivors in the green group of our 4-week stroke recovery exercise programme.
Exercise is essential for your health, regardless of your physical condition. Mobility issues make some types of exercise more difficult, however, no matter the challenges you face, you should aim to incorporate exercise into your daily routine.
If you haven't done so already, please watch the introductory video. If you are a carer, please watch the advice and exercises for carers video.
Following the 4-week programme
Now you have chosen the right mobility group for you, its time to get started. You can follow the programme by watching the videos below on this page, or subscribe to our YouTube channel and watch it from there.
Below is each weekly video, focusing on strength, stability, stamina and flexibility. To play the video you want, click the play button in the middle of the video.
Week 1 - Strength
Week 3 - Stamina
Week 2 - Stability
Week 4 - Flexibility
Each video is led by a qualified physiotherapist and includes written coaching notes to emphasise points to work on. These videos are intended to support the rehabilitation needs of stroke survivors but may not be suitable for everyone. Before using these videos, please discuss their suitability with your doctor or stroke health professional.
Support
Join the conversation - our Online Community is also a great place to connect with others and share your stroke experience and talk about your recovery.
We hope you enjoy stroke recovery exercise programme. If you have any comments or feedback please leave a comment on our YouTube channel or share your experience on the forum.
12-week stroke specific exercise programme
In addition to the 4-week programme, our collaboration with A Stroke of Luck also includes a 12 week programme. Each video focuses on a different area of the body or theme. They were designed to help you be more active at home.
You can follow these videos at a pace that suits you, whether that’s week-by-week or day-by-day.
Each video is led by a qualified physiotherapist and includes written coaching notes to emphasise points to work on. These videos are intended to support the rehabilitation needs of stroke survivors but may not be suitable for everyone. Before using these videos, please discuss their suitability with your doctor or stroke health professional.