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Electrical Stimulation for Stroke Rehab: How NMES, SES, and TENS Boost Recovery

This blog will provide a framework for how electrical stimulation (E-stim) supports stroke recovery and help you identify the different types of stroke rehab technology, including NMES, SES, and TENS. We'll look at some of Saebo's specialized stroke rehab devices and their unique capabilities and uses. You'll discover the best practices with E-stim and how E-stim blends with other treatments to maximize recovery outcomes.

SaeboGlove: A Patient's Guide to Support Hand Recovery After Stroke

This comprehensive guide will delve into the workings of the SaeboGlove, exploring proven rehabilitation techniques and specific exercises designed to boost hand strength and fine motor control in stroke recovery.

Hemiplegia vs Hemiparesis: The Essential Guide You Need to Know

This comprehensive guide explores the nuances of hemiplegia and hemiparesis, their underlying causes, characteristic symptoms, and cutting-edge treatment approaches, including advanced neurological rehabilitation tools and techniques.

8 Foot Drop Exercises to Help You Get Back on Your Feet

Understanding Foot Drop & Foot Drop Rehabilitation Foot drop (sometimes called drop foot or dropped foot) is a condition that makes it difficult to raise the front of the foot...

Saebo’s Favorite Inspirational Quotes for Stroke Survivors

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...

Coping With Emotional Changes After Stroke

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...

How to Support a Loved One Who Had a Stroke

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...

What to Eat When Recovering From a Stroke

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...

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A Simplified Guide To Physical Therapy For Stroke Patients

Having a stroke breaks vital connections between your brain and your muscles, which is why it is theleading cause of long-term disability and almost always results in some loss of...

How Technology Is Changing Stroke Rehabilitation

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...

Reclaim Your Independence After Stroke With These Kitchen Aids

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...

Young Stroke Awareness

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+.