SaeboStim Micro Sensory Electrical Stimulation Device for Hand Recovery

What is the SaeboStim Micro?

The SaeboStim Micro provides sensory electrical stimulation (SES) to the arm and hand using a specialized Electro-Mesh Garment. The unique Electro-Mesh material is not only soft and comfortable to wear at rest but also during activities.
The garments consist of an elbow sleeve (arm stimulation) and glove (hand stimulation). The material is highly conductive and is made of silver treated nylon fibers blended with Dacron®.
The stimulation is delivered into the elbow sleeve and glove by a uniquely designed stimulator.

Enhance, Augment, Intensify.
Improve recovery with added stimulation.

Key ingredients.

Hand

Electro-Mesh glove provides complete stimulation to the entire hand.

Arm

Electro-Mesh sleeve distributes stimulation over a large portion of the upper arm and elbow.

Stimulation

World’s smallest stimulator offers advanced protocols for day and night-time use.

SaeboStim Micro Electro Stimulator Arm Cuff

Wrist Strap

Stimulator attachment provides quick and convenient access to the unit during activities and at rest.

11 reviews for SaeboStim Micro

Rated 4 out of 5

adnan micijevic (verified owner) – May 20, 2020

fellow survivors, as with any other rehabilitation approach, the key ingredient is having a lot of faith and staying positive. with Saebo Stim Micro , that rings true more than ever before. I’m 8 years post- and after literally two (2!) nights of wearing this thing on my arm my hot/cold sensation in the shower is significantly improved ! very very excited about what else will come along in coming weeks/months.
Rated 3 out of 5

Jose Burgos (verified owner) – April 28, 2020

It might be to early to say however I don’t think this is going to make any change on my hand. I more inclined to return it on the next days…

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FAQs

How does it work?

Following a neurological injury, it is common for clients to experience impaired arm and hand function resulting in decreased sensation and/or strength.
If the arm has limited use, this may lead to impaired communication to the brain, which includes sense of touch, feel, or awareness of movement.
Unfortunately, most clients do not receive enough training or stimulation to the affected side which is needed to maximize recovery. For this reason, the SaeboStim Micro is the perfect solution to add to the recovery tool box.
The SaeboStim Micro provides low-level sensory stimulation to the arm and hand.
Keep in mind that low-level sensory stimulation does not produce a muscle contraction, yet still provides stimulation to the arm and hand, which increases the signals sent to the brain. These signals excite the brain and help to improve recovery.

The SaeboStim Micro consists of 3 components.
- The first component is a glove and arm garment made out of Electro-Mesh conductive material, which consists of silver treated nylon and Dacron fibers. This material is soft and comfortable and can be worn either at rest or during daily functional activities, and provides stimulation to the hand and arm.
- The second component is the world’s smallest stimulator, complete with an LCD display screen and push button controls. The stimulator controls the intensity of the stimulation that is sent to the arm and hand via the lead wires.
- The last components are the black and red lead wires that go from the stimulator and attach to the glove and arm sleeve. They are the pathways that provide the electrical current, which you control.

How do I know it is right for me (or my patient)?

The SaeboStim Micro is designed for individuals that have had injuries that result in:
- Spasticity.
- Arm and/or hand pain.
- Arm and/or hand edema.
- Temperature changes in the hand.

Some diagnoses that may benefit from use of the SaeboStim Micro include but are not limited to:
- Stroke.
- Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Spinal cord injury.
- MS.
- Guillian-Barre.
- ALS.
- Brachial plexus injuries.
- Hand injuries.
- RSD or CRPS.
- Raynaud’s.
The onset of the injury does not prevent someone from receiving Saebo treatment. Whether the client just had a stroke or orthopedic injury, or if he or she suffered an injury years ago, the SaeboStim Micro can be of great benefit.

What can I (or my patient) expect?

You do not need a therapist to order the SaeboStim Micro. The device will require a script from the client’s physician, however.
The SaeboStim Micro is easy to apply and use, following the simple steps outlined in the manual. The manual also outlines different program settings to accommodate specific needs.
The client will be in full control of the settings. Once the device is turned on, as he or she will feel a mild tingling sensation as the intensity increases. The client can also reduce the intensity so stimulation is not felt. Don’t worry, the device is still working behind the scenes. Although you do not feel the tingling, the stimulation is still penetrating the skin and current is being delivered to the targeted areas.
The purpose of this device is not to produce movement in your hand. The purpose is to provide very low-level stimulation which will travel deep into your tissues and up to your brain.
This form of “non-movement” stimulation will assist in healing and improve areas such as spasticity, pain, skin temperature, just to name a few.
The SaeboStim Micro is designed to be worn either at rest or during functional tasks.
SaeboStim Micro hand glove covers the entire hand for full stimulation.
Like all medical treatments, the amount of recovery cannot be guaranteed; however, clients that are motivated and compliant with the daily home program tend to have better outcomes.
Questions/comments for the client:
- How are you spending your day training your arm and hand?
- Are you stimulating your hand enough?
- You will not only need a SaeboGlove or Flex to train your hand functionally, but you will also need the SaeboStim Pro for strengthening and the Micro for decreasing spasticity and improving muscle re-education. Of course, this will help with reducing swelling, and pain should those be issues as well.

What are the contraindications?

Clients that may not be appropriate for the SaeboStim Micro typically exhibit one or more of the below:
- Severe joint deformities in the hand.
- Not to be used over heart, carotid sinus nerves or across the head.
- Patients with cardiac arrhythmias or disturbances.
- Avoid use on areas of skin with recent scar tissue.
- Swollen, infected, or inflamed areas where the garment would be worn.
- Open wounds.
- Unable to follow basic commands.

Why use SaeboStim Micro?

Features & Benefits

Electro-Mesh glove provides complete stimulation to the entire hand.
Electro-Mesh sleeve distributes stimulation over a large portion of the upper arm and elbow.
World’s smallest stimulator offers advanced protocols for day and night-time use.
Stimulator attachment provides quick and convenient access to the unit during activities and at rest.
Decrease spasticity.
Decrease swelling and pain.
Normalize hand temperature.

Indications

Contraindications

Indications

The SaeboStim Micro is commonly recommended to patients by Neurologists, Orthopedic Surgeons, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Chiropractors, and other Physicians and Health Care Practitioners, and should be purchased on their order for use in the treatment and management of pain, spasticity, or similar concerns associated with neurological injuries.

The SaeboStim Micro is designed for individuals that have had injuries that result in:

Spasticity.
Arm and/or hand pain.
Arm and/or hand edema.
Temperature changes in the hand.
Muscle re-education.

The onset of the injury does not prevent someone from receiving Saebo treatment. Whether the client just had a stroke or orthopedic injury, or if he or she suffered an injury years ago, the SaeboStim Micro can be of great benefit.

Contraindications

Clients that may not be appropriate for the SaeboStim Micro typically exhibit one or more of the below:

Severe joint deformities in the hand.
Not to be used over heart, carotid sinus nerves, or across the head.
Patients with cardiac arrhythmias or disturbances.
Avoid use on areas of skin with recent scar tissue.
Swollen, infected, or inflamed areas where the garment would be worn.
Open wounds.
Unable to follow basic commands.

Improve Function. Improve Life.

Impaired function from a neurological injury such as stroke may result in both sensory and motor deficits. Limited use of the hand or arm can typically lead to impaired sensory communication to the brain (touch, feel, aware of joint movement). With SES, the main goal is to maximize input by providing stimulation at very low-level (i.e., without producing a muscle contraction). Improved outcomes are associated with increased excitability of the affected hemisphere. Interventions that focus on re-balancing the communication between both hemispheres are likely to lead to improved recovery. Priming is a technique used to enhance the brain’s ability to re-balance the 2 hemispheres following a stroke. Priming interventions include invasive and non-invasive techniques and can be administered prior to or during therapy.

Learn more about cortical priming

Research References

Bhatt E, et al. Effect of finger tracking combined with electrical stimulation on brain reorganization and hand function in subjects with stroke. Experimental Brain Research 2007; 182:435-447.
Celnik P, et al. Somatosensory stimulation enhances the effects of training functional hand tasks in patients with chronic stroke. Archives of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation 2007.
Conforto et al. Effects of Somatosensory stimulation on motor function after subacute stroke. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2010; 24(3): 263-272.
Golaszewski SM, et al. Modulatory effects of human sensorimotor cortex by whole-hand afferent electrical stimulation. Neurology 2004; 62: 2262-2269.
Golaszewski SM, et al. Modulation of motor cortex excitability by different levels of whole-hand afferent electrical stimulation. Clinical Neurophysiology 2012; 123: 193-199.
Golaszewski SM, et al. Functional magnetic resonance imaging of the human motor cortex before and after whole-hand afferent electrical stimulation. Scandinavian Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 1998; 31: 165-173.
Laufer Y, Elboim-Gabyzon M. Does sensory transcutaneous electrical stimulation enhance motor recovery following a stroke? A systematic review. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair 2011; 11: 799-809.
Mackenzie-Knapp M. Electrical stimulation in early stroke rehabilitation of the upper limb with inattention. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy 1999; 45: 223-227.
Peurala SH, et al. Cutaneous electrical stimulation may enhance sensorimotor recovery in chronic stroke. Clinical Rehabilitation 2002; 16: 709-716.
Popovic DB, et al. Electrical stimulation as a means for achieving recovery of function in stroke patients. NeuroRehabilitation 2009; 25: 45-58.
Prada G, Tallis R. Treatment of neglect syndrome in stroke patients using a contingency electrical stimulator 1995; 9: 304-313.
Sawaki L, et al. Effects of somatosensory stimulation on use-dependent plasticity in chronic stroke. Stroke 2006; 37: 246-247.
Seib TP et al. The quantitative measurement of spasticity: effect of cutaneous electrical stimulation. Archives of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation 1994; 75: 746-750.
Sullivan JE, Hedman LD. A home program of sensory and neuromuscular electrical stimulation with upper-limb task practice in a patient 5 years after a stroke. Physical Therapy 2012; 84:1045-1054.
Vallar G, Rusconi ML, Bernardini B. Modulation of neglect hemianesthesia by transcutaneous electrical stimulation. Journal of International Neuropsychological Society 1996; 2: 452-459.

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SaeboStim micro	SaeboStretch	SaeboFlex	SaeboGlove
Designed to prevent or reduce spasticity and improve muscle re-education.	Includes three interchangeable, spring-loaded plates to allow patients with spasticity to stretch comfortably and safely.	Our original ground breaking design is still the first choice of patients with limited hand function and increased tone.	With a lightweight and low profile design, the SaeboGlove is the premiere functional solution for impaired hand function.
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Treatment Areas: Tone/spasticity Hand/arm weakness Pain	Treatment Areas: Tone/spasticity Soft tissue shortening Passive stretching	Treatment Areas: Hand/wrist weakness Tone/spasticity Grasp & release	Treatment Areas: Hand/wrist weakness Fine motor skills Grasp & release

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SaeboStim Micro

What is the SaeboStim Micro?

Enhance, Augment, Intensify.
Improve recovery with added stimulation.

Key ingredients.

Hand

Arm

Stimulation

Wrist Strap

11 reviews for SaeboStim Micro

Downloads

FAQs

How does it work?

How do I know it is right for me (or my patient)?

What can I (or my patient) expect?

What are the contraindications?

Why use SaeboStim Micro?

Features & Benefits

Indications

Contraindications

Improve Function. Improve Life.

Not a Candidate for the SaeboStim micro?
Compare other Saebo solutions.

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What is the SaeboStim Micro?

Enhance, Augment, Intensify.Improve recovery with added stimulation.

Key ingredients.

Hand

Arm

Stimulation

Wrist Strap

11 reviews for SaeboStim Micro

Downloads

FAQs

How does it work?

How do I know it is right for me (or my patient)?

What can I (or my patient) expect?

What are the contraindications?

Why use SaeboStim Micro?

Features & Benefits

Indications

Contraindications

Improve Function. Improve Life.

Not a Candidate for the SaeboStim micro?Compare other Saebo solutions.

SaeboStim micro

SaeboStretch

SaeboFlex

SaeboGlove

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Recommended by over 10,000 therapists worldwide

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Patients

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Improve recovery with added stimulation.

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