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Stroke: Getting Dressed
Stroke: Getting Dressed
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A stroke often affects movement and use of one side of the body, so getting dressed is often difficult for people after a stroke. Your stroke rehab team can suggest things that can help you. But here are some tips to make getting dressed easier.
- Use assistive devices that may help you dress.
Getting dressed may be easier if you use stocking/sock aids, rings or strings attached to zipper pulls, and buttonhooks. Clothing may be easier to put on if it has features such as:
- Velcro closures.
- Elastic waistbands and shoelaces.
- Snaps and grippers.
- Lay out your clothes in the order that you will put them on.
Place the clothes you will put on first on top of the pile.
- Sit down while you dress.
- Put your affected arm or leg into the piece of clothing first when dressing.
Then put in the unaffected arm or leg.
- Remove the stronger arm or leg from the clothing first when undressing.
Then slip out your affected arm or leg.
- Think about whether to avoid clothing that goes over your head.
It can be hard to remove.
Current as of: March 28, 2022
Author:
Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Richard D. Zorowitz MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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