Shoulder Subluxation
Shoulder subluxation is a common complication that affects up to 80% of stroke survivors. It occurs when the upper arm bone, called the humerus, becomes partially dislocated from the shoulder...
Utilizing Robotics in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Deep Dive
Stroke rehabilitation has seen significant advancements over the past decade, with the integration of robotic technology being a major development. Robotic therapy has emerged as a powerful tool in the...
7 Common Questions Answered About Walking with Foot Drop
Foot drop (commonly known as drop foot) is a condition in which the front part of the foot fails to rise up due to weak or paralyzed muscles. It can...
Is Robotic Therapy Overrated?
Robot-assisted therapy has become increasingly popular over the last two decades. In fact, it is so well-known that out of the 1,300 RCT’s (Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials) in UE stroke...
Achieving Neuroplasticity: How Many Reps Does It Take?
The damage inflicted by a stroke is unique to every patient, and so is the recovery process. It is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. The brain consists of 100 billion neurons...
Neurotherapists: Stop shouldering the blame. It’s time to rethink electrode placement for treating subluxation.
Shoulder subluxation, defined as a partial or incomplete dislocation that usually stems from changes in the mechanical integrity of the joint (muscles, tendons, ligaments) is a common issue with hemiplegic...
OT Month Spotlight: Shelley Waller, OTR/L
For this year’s Occupational Therapy Month, we couldn’t help but interview one of our very own Saebo therapists, Shelley Waller OTR/L. Waller has worked in neuro rehab for the past...
OT Month Spotlight: Gina Kim, MOT, OTR/L, CBIS, Where is She Now?
Last year for OT Month, we chatted with Gina Kim, MOT, OTR/L, CBIS, to learn about her OT career and journey. Kim graduated Cum Laude from the University of Tennessee Health...
Best Stroke Hand Recovery Exercises Using Pens
Strokes can be one of the leading causes of serious long-term disability. A stroke can lead to a reduction in mobility in more than half of stroke survivors from the...
Foot Drop Treatment Using a Resistance Band
Want a quick fix to your foot drop problem? This blog will share two techniques for helping lift your foot without using an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO). These techniques are temporary...
5 Easy Tests for Foot Drop
Think you suffer from foot drop after a stroke or neurological injury? In this post, we will cover five easy tests to identify foot drop. Foot drop is a common symptom of...
Foot Drop Recovery: Definition, Causes, & Recovery Solutions
Foot drop, also known as drop foot, is the inability to raise the front part of the foot due to weakness or paralysis of the muscles that lift the foot...