How do I dress a stroke patient with one-sided weakness?

Dress the affected side first. Open the garment fully at the side, place affected arm in first, then close with the unaffected hand. Always seat the patient first.

Can velcro be opened with one hand?

Yes. The velcro strip is wide enough to grip and pull with one hand, manageable for most stroke patients with good unaffected-side function.

Should stroke patients try to dress themselves?

Yes. OTs encourage active participation in dressing as part of rehabilitation. Adaptive clothing supports this by making independent dressing achievable.

Stroke Recovery Adaptive Clothing

After a stroke, one side of the body is often affected by weakness or paralysis -- a condition called hemiplegia. Dressing with hemiplegia is difficult when using standard clothing. Buttons on the affected side cannot be fastened with one hand. Pulling clothing over the head requires two functioning arms. Trouser legs that need to be stepped into become a fall risk when balance is compromised. The standard physiotherapy approach -- affected side first, unaffected side last -- is only possible if the clothing actually allows it.

Aasra's stroke recovery collection is designed for one-handed dressing and hemi-dressing technique. Wide side openings allow the affected arm or leg to be dressed first, as recommended by occupational therapists. Velcro fastenings close with one hand and a flat palm press. No buttons, no zips, no overhead movements. The garments support independent dressing at whatever stage of recovery the patient is at.

Who this collection is for

Stroke survivors with hemiplegia or hemiparesis (one-sided weakness)
Patients in post-stroke rehabilitation learning or relearning to dress independently
Caregivers assisting with daily dressing for a stroke survivor at home
Anyone with one-sided weakness from TIA, brain injury, or neurological condition

Indian ethnic styles (kurta, pyjama, nighty) available so patients can maintain familiar, dignified dress at home. Sizes M to 3XL, ships across India with COD available.