Henry Hoffman
Monday, October 7th, 2019
Last modified on May 15th, 2023
Looking to replace the adjustable lace on your SaeboStep? These instructions are for our SaeboStep (Gen 1) model. Watch the video below for step-by-step instructions!
Henry Hoffman
Tuesday, February 21st, 2017
Last modified on May 15th, 2020
Caregiver AdviceTherapist Advice
Recovering after a stroke can seem like a path that is both endless and full of obstacles. The key to resilience lies in staying optimistic and dedicating your efforts to getting better. Finding this motivation requires you to dig deep, and that’s the hardest of all.
Henry Hoffman
Monday, February 20th, 2017
Last modified on June 14th, 2022
As a stroke survivor, you can face major life changes. In the aftermath of a stroke, you may experience a sense of loss that is rooted in the feeling that you’ve lost the life you had before your stroke, or your independence. These strong emotional reactions take a toll.
Henry Hoffman
Wednesday, February 15th, 2017
Last modified on May 15th, 2020
Recovering from a stroke is difficult. It takes time and puts strain on a person, both physically and emotionally. Having the support of a loved one is a crucial part of the process, providing mental and physical support when the victim needs it most. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to know how to best support a loved one who has suffered from stroke. Here are a few ways that you can help a friend or loved one who is in the process of stroke recovery.
Henry Hoffman
Friday, December 16th, 2016
Last modified on May 2nd, 2022
It’s no secret that Americans struggle with proper nutrition and healthy living on a daily basis. According to the the World Health Organization, it is estimated that over 80 percent of diagnoses of heart disease, stroke, and type II diabetes, along with nearly 40 percent of cancer diagnoses, could be prevented by people improving their eating and exercise habits and reducing their dependence on tobacco products.
Henry Hoffman
Friday, September 9th, 2016
Last modified on February 3rd, 2023
Caregiver AdviceEvidence-Based TreatmentHealthcarePhysical Therapist InfoRehabilitation NursingTherapist Advice
Having a stroke breaks vital connections between your brain and your muscles, which is why it is the leading cause of long-term disability and almost always results in some loss of mobility and movement. However, this loss isn’t necessarily permanent. In fact, rehabilitation is especially crucial during the early stages of recovery, when patients have little to no control over their affected muscles. No matter where you are in your journey toward recovery, your long-term progress will depend on a consistent physical therapy regimen. Learn why physical therapy for strokes is so helpful for stroke survivors, and what to look for as you select a facility and seek out services for stroke survivors.
Henry Hoffman
Wednesday, August 31st, 2016
Last modified on April 27th, 2021
Caregiver AdviceCIMTElectrical StimulationEvaluationEvidence-Based TreatmentMedicareMental ImageryMobilityNeuroplasticityOccupational Therapist InfoPhysical Therapist InfoRehabilitation NursingSaeboReJoyceSaeboStim MicroSpasticityTask-Oriented TrainingTherapist Advice
While everyday objects like clothespins and cups still play crucial roles in most patients’ journeys toward recovery, new technology is constantly changing the rehabilitation game. From video chats with doctors to robotic gloves and interactive video games, stroke recovery and rehabilitation tools have come a long way in the past decade. This new stroke recovery technology is helping link neuroplasticity and learning. A key part in recovery from a stroke.
This new stroke technology gives patients more repetitions, practice time and intensity compared to previous movement trainings. Not to mention this new technology is also more interactive, attention grabbing and really helps motivate the patient. These new technologies are really helping harness the brain’s ability to repair itself in ways that haven’t been seen before.
Henry Hoffman
Thursday, July 14th, 2016
Last modified on October 20th, 2022
Caregiver AdviceMobilityPainstrengtheningYoung Strokes
Every stroke survivor has unique symptoms, but complete or partial loss of motor function is a very common side effect of stroke-related brain damage. Because certain nerves and neurological connections may have been damaged during stroke, many patients lose strength or control of the body parts they depend on for everyday tasks.
Many of these tasks revolve around food. From feeding oneself to preparing food for others, and many stroke survivors struggle to navigate the kitchen without full control of both arms or hands. Fortunately, many adaptive utensils and kitchen aids are designed to accommodate patients’ needs during stroke recovery. At Saebo, we’ve researched some of the top adaptive kitchen aids for stroke recovery. Here are just a few of our favorites.
Henry Hoffman
Wednesday, May 25th, 2016
Last modified on February 10th, 2020
HealthcareStroke StatisticsYoung Strokes
May is stroke awareness month and we wanted to shed some light on young stroke to bring more awareness too it. Typically, when you think of a stroke, you think of it happening in people that are over 65+. In reality though, it can happen at any age. It is true that your stroke risk increases with age, but stroke in young people does happen to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. There is even statistics showing that the number of cases of young stroke in increasing. We have put together an infographic that highlights the facts about young stroke and ways that we can progress towards prevention, care and recovery.
Henry Hoffman
Tuesday, May 17th, 2016
Last modified on February 3rd, 2023
Caregiver AdviceOccupational Therapist InfoPhysical Therapist InfoRehabilitation NursingTherapist Advice
We had a chance to connect with Occupational Therapist Mandy Chamberlain to get her helpful and inspiring stroke recovery advice and patient stories.
