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Neuroplasticity

Tips for Unlocking Neuroplasticity After Stroke Part 1

It is impossible to fully reverse stroke damage, current research has shown that the brain is capable of relearning lost skills even years after a stroke through a process called Neuroplasticity.

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.

Stroke Recovery

How Can I Regain Hand Function After a Stroke?

Many stroke survivors notice that the hand takes the longest to recover after a stroke. This may become very frustrating for many. However, there are two main techniques and exercises that can help speed the recovery of the hand up! Repetitive hand exercises: Repetitive hand exercises are the most important

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.

stroke rehab device

How to Determine the Best at Home Stroke Rehab Device to Use

Once you or a loved one is released from the hospital after having a stroke and are back home it is important to start thinking about how to best continue your post stroke rehabilitation program.

Stroke Rehab

How the Neofect Smart Glove Stroke Rehab Device Aids in Stroke Recovery

The NEOFECT Smart Glove is a stroke rehab device to help stroke survivors regain functionality in their hands and arms.

stroke recovery stories

Stroke Recovery Story - Stroke Survivor Annie

Home exercise programs are crucial for stroke recovery but can be discouraging when not seeing immediate results. Annie was in her late 20’s when she suffered a stroke and faced an uphill battle to regain usage of her right arm.

stroke recovery stories

Stroke Recovery Stories - Stroke Survivor Marcy

After having a stroke, Marcy began looking for at-home stroke rehabilitation solutions. This is Marcy's stroke recovery story after her 1 month of acute rehab in the hospital.

stroke victim support

Emotional and Behavioral Challenges After a Stroke

A stroke can affect people in a variety of different ways, such as impacting muscle movement, cognition, speech, and even personalities. Emotional and behavioral changes can sometimes be the most challenging for both stroke survivors and their loved ones. Emotional and behavioral changes can be caused by the physical changes

mirror therapy stroke

Stroke Exercises: Using Mirror Therapy and Mirror Neurons

What is mirror therapy? Let’s start with the first question most people are thinking: what is mirror therapy(mirror box therapy)? Mirror therapy for stroke rehab is an easy and low-tech therapy technique. It’s essentially a therapy that tricks your brain into thinking that the weakened hand or

stroke recovery time

10 Tips From an Occupational Therapist on How to Stay Committed to Stroke Recovery at Home

The key to successful healing after a stroke comes down to two things: intensity and frequency of exercises. This is why it’s so important to stay motivated and perform your stroke treatment at home program daily or as prescribed by your therapist. Easier said than done, right? Here are

Stroke Rehab

Portable Home Therapy for Stroke Rehab

Research has shown that utilizing the Neofect Smart Glove 5 times per week for at least 30 minutes has increased users upper extremity function as well as overall quality of life.

Neuroplasticity

5 Ways Brain Games For Stroke Rehabilitation Can Increase Brain Health

Written by guest writer and stroke survivor, Peter Evans Did you know games can help increase your brain health? We think that’s pretty cool too! Keep reading to find out how: 1. Games take us “out of our heads” and into recovery Post-Stroke Depression(PSD), anxiety, and other mental

left side stroke

5 Symptoms of a Left Side Stroke of the Brain

Every stroke is different and will affect people differently based on the severity. The left hemisphere of the brain can cause the following 5 symptoms.

right side stroke

5 Symptoms of a Right Side Stroke of the Brain

A stroke might look different depending on which side of your brain it affects. For example, if the left side of the body is affected, then the stroke likely happened on the right hemisphere. What if the right side of the body is affected? You guessed it, the left hemisphere

Stroke Exercises

Stroke Exercises for Each Stage of Stroke Recovery

We understand that recovering after a stroke can be a confusing journey. Often, it is helpful for people that have suffered a stroke and their caregivers to have an idea about what to expect. With the abundance of stroke-related research, it’s important to remember that every stroke, just like