As a stroke patient, it is important to do elbow exercises as they can help improve your range of motion, strength, and flexibility in your affected arm. After a stroke, you may experience muscle weakness or paralysis in one arm or both arms, which can make it difficult to perform daily activities such as reaching, grasping, or holding objects.

Elbow exercises can help improve your ability to perform these activities by increasing the strength and mobility of the muscles surrounding your elbow joint. Additionally, regular elbow exercises can help prevent stiffness and joint pain, which can occur as a result of being immobile for long periods of time.

Some examples of elbow exercises for stroke patients include: