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Recovery is hard but possible

I went from here 

To here. But remember, it’s not easy and it takes a lot of time, many exercise repetitions and tools, but it is doable! Ask your Doctor or Therapist what exercise aids might be beneficial to you.  You can find them here at the store.

5 FAQs about PT and OT

5 Frequently Asked Questions about Physical and Occupational Therapy Post-stroke rehabilitation is a vital component of your recovery journey. With it comes many new medical terms, specialists, and therapy techniques. In-patient vs. outpatient. And the focus of this blog, physical therapy vs. occupational therapy. As an occupational therapist specializing in neurorehabilitation with over 15 years […]

Vivistim is Here!

The New Vivistim is here! Revolutionizing Stroke Rehabilitation with ViviStim: A Hope for the survivors. In the realm of medical advancements, there exists a beacon of hope for stroke survivors – ViviStim. This cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing stroke rehabilitation, offering new possibilities for those on the path to recovery. In this blog post, we will […]

The Self-Healing Brain

The Self-Healing Brain The brain has some capacity for self-healing and repair, primarily through a process called neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to reorganize and adapt by forming new neural connections throughout life and continues until the day we die. While the brain cannot regenerate neurons (nerve cells) as readily as some other tissues […]