How IpsiHand Empowers Stroke Recovery The Neurolutions IpsiHand Upper Extremity Rehabilitation System is a cutting-edge neurorehabilitation device that is designed to enhance traditional rehabilitation programs by integrating innovative technology into a daily...
One-sided paralysis and weakness experienced by stroke survivors can necessitate occupational or physical therapy services to regain the lost mobility in the arm, hand, and fingers. Even if paralysis subsides, restricted motion, coordination impairments, or shakiness...
Hand impairments following a stroke can impact activities of daily living, especially activities that involve reaching, grasping, and hand manipulation. However, specific fine motor exercises can be performed in order to restore hand strength and manipulation....
Flaccidity, also known as flaccid paralysis, refers to a complete lack of voluntary movement in a limb. After a stroke occurs, there is an interruption of neural connections within the nervous system, which results in hemiparesis or hemiplegia. When a person has...
Strokes are a Leading Cause of Paralysis and Disability Stroke is the most common neurological disorder in the U.S., with 795,000 strokes per year.[1] Of stroke survivors, 15-30% are permanently disabled and ~20% require institutional care.[2] In survivors 65 years or...
Motor impairments that arise from a stroke may impact a stroke survivor's functional mobility and use of the arm and hand. Problems such as weakness, tightness, and instability can have significant consequences on an individual's quality of life, independence, and...
Orthotics are commonly used in stroke rehabilitation to increase arm stability, prevention of joint deformities and contractures, increase comfort and increase independence following a stroke and other neurological insults or diagnoses. Although some stroke survivors...
Orthotics are commonly used in stroke rehabilitation to increase safety, stability, and independence following a stroke and other neurological insults or diagnoses. Although some can be resistant to the use of orthotics, they can be imperative to recovery and pathways...
Stroke recovery is a difficult journey, but the incorporation of fitness trackers in the rehabilitation care plan program may improve successful outcomes. In this overview, you will learn more about fitness trackers and their potential benefits to monitoring your...