Clarice Torrey, OTR/L - Neofect Blog

Hand Rehab after Stroke: The Top 5 Evidenced-Based Methods

You've probably heard a lot of recommendations on how to recover hand function after stroke. We sifted through the research for you to explain the top 5 medically proven methods for hand rehabilitation, why they work, and who they work for.

Electrical Stimulation

Will Electrical Stimulation Help Me Recover from Stroke?

Here are the answers to your questions about electrical stimulation: What is electrical stimulation? What can it be used for after stroke? What other devices can be used? Will e-stim help me recover from stroke?

Stroke Recovery

Understanding the Brunnstrom Stages of Stroke Recovery

There are six Brunnstrom stages that describe the process of movement recovery after stroke. Here's what each stage means for your arm and what you can do for home exercise to maximize function.

Home Rehab

Outpatient Rehab: Outpatient or At-Home Therapy

About two-thirds of stroke survivors receive some type of rehabilitation services. Depending on the level of medical care required, a patient can receive inpatient, outpatient, or home therapy. The primary goal of inpatient rehab is to return the patient to their home environment in a safe manner as independently as

stroke recovery and rehabilitation

Creating a Post Stroke Recovery Routine at Home

Having a daily routine helps us create habits to meet our goals. After a stroke, organizing your day in a way that works for you will help you stay focused on your stroke rehab and recovery.

Spasticity

Spasticity and Stroke

A stroke is caused by either a blockage of a blood vessel or bleeding in or around the brain, which results in a lack of oxygen to the brain and the death of brain cells.

Neuroplasticity

Using the Neofect Smart Glove to Maximize Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy

Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) is used to treat people with Hemiplegia by constraining or restricting movement of the non-affected hand to force a person to use their affected hand.

parkinsons disease

What's the Difference Between Resting Tremor and Essential Tremor and How to Manage Them With Parkinson's Disease?

A tremor is a rhythmic shakiness of a body part due to involuntary muscle contractions. This can happen when the body is resting or can happen when the body begins to move.

parkinsons disease

Why Exercise is Vital For Combating Parkinson's Disease

Exercise is beneficial for everyone, but when it comes to Parkinson’s, exercise can not only help improve both motor and non-motor symptoms, it can also create a neuroprotective effect.

multiple sclerosis

Why is Energy Conservation Important for Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is an autoimmune disease that causes the body’s immune system to interfere with the way our brain sends messages to our body.

stroke recovery and rehabilitation

Tips on How to Choose the Best Neofect Device for People With Stroke

NEOFECT rehabilitation devices close the gap between what we know from current stroke research and what is happening in actual life.

Robotic Hand

Is Biofeedback or a Robotic Hand Better for Rehabilitation After Stroke: a Therapist's Perspective

A stroke is caused by either a blockage of a blood vessel or bleeding in or around the brain, which results in a lack of oxygen to the brain and the death of brain cells. The residual physical effects of the loss of brain cells will depend on the area of the brain that was affected.

Spasticity

How Can I Improve Spasticity After a Spinal Cord Injury?

Spasticity is the overexcitability of a muscle in response to movement. It’s a hyper exaggerated stretch reflex.

Spinal Cord Injury

Why Home Exercise Programs Are Important After Sustaining a Spinal Cord Injury

Home exercise programs are particularly important for people with spinal cord injury, not only to increase function and maximize recovery, but to prevent further physical limitations.