by Tara Tobias | May 22, 2022 | Neurologic Rehabilitation Equipment
If you have multiple sclerosis, home exercise equipment is critical for maintaining mobility. Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to re-organize dependent upon exposure to new or novel experiences. After an acute exacerbation, neuroplasticity requires...
by Tara Tobias | May 6, 2022 | Neurologic Rehabilitation Equipment, Stroke Arm Exercises, Stroke Balance, Stroke Leg Exercises
Virtual reality (VR) technology allows users to immerse in a virtual environment, which has been changing the approaches to many industries, such as gaming, training, and education. Many industries are now exploring VR to improve user experience, enhance customer...
by Tara Tobias | May 4, 2022 | foot drop, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Neurologic Rehabilitation Equipment, Post Stroke Shoulder Management, Stroke Arm Exercises
Electrical Stimulation and Post-Stroke Recovery Electric stimulation (e-stim) has long been used to stimulate muscles and activate nerves in recovering stroke patients. It also reduces swelling and is frequently used on foot drops, shoulder subluxation, elbow...
by Tara Tobias | Feb 10, 2021 | Neurologic Rehabilitation Equipment, Product Review
Products For a Spastic Arm Having the right tools for stroke arm rehabilitation is critical. Especially for those who have spasticity. Spasticity is an involuntary muscle contraction caused by damage to the brain and/or spinal cord. In the arm it can cause...
by Tara Tobias | Feb 10, 2021 | Neurologic Rehabilitation Equipment, Product Review
Positioning/Stretching Foam Wedge This wedge is made of dense foam with a rubber base to keep it from sliding. Uses: It can be used to position the pelvis. It can be placed under the thigh in sitting to stop the leg from rotating outward. It can be used for bridging...
by Tara Tobias | Sep 11, 2020 | Activities of daily living, Caregiver Resources, Neurologic Rehabilitation Concepts, Neurologic Rehabilitation Equipment, Product Review
Wheelchairs are an extremely valuable piece of equipment during the neurologic recovery process. They provide a means of getting around when walking is not safe and/or is not possible. However, they also come with the risk of developing pressure ulcers. Pressure...
