Alien Hand Syndrome

Tips from survivors: “I keep a small stress ball in that hand so it has something to do.”

A rare condition where a hand moves or acts without conscious control.

The hand may grab objects, undo buttons, or interfere with the other hand’s actions.

Stroke disrupts communication between brain regions responsible for intention and movement.

Occupational therapy, behavioral strategies, and keeping the hand occupied with an object.

Extremely rare, but documented in some stroke survivors.

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