Talk about motivation! Thank you, Saebo Staff, from the bottom of our hearts!

Dear Friends at Saebo: As a practicing OT, I want to acknowledge the impact that your wonderful products have had on our therapy sessions here at the Peg Taylor Center for Adult Day Health Care. Talk about motivation! Participants who love new technologies are especially doing well over conventional hands-on therapy alone. Continuous verbal reminders are no longer needed for those with attention and focus needs; instead, they are automatically focusing and sustaining attention for longer times without much prompting or verbal cues. Repetitions increase, thereby increasing memory of motion, strength, AROM, and awareness of their affected side. Most strikingly, being able...
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Sleep After A Stroke The Key To Faster Recovery

Sleep disruption is very common after suffering a stroke, more than half of survivors have problems sleeping in the months following. Poor sleep can slow recovery, cause depression, and even lead to memory problems. Fortunately, there are many ways to alleviate these symptoms. The Role of Sleep in Stroke Recovery Following a stroke, one of the most important factors to a successful recovery is sleep. Quality sleep has many benefits, especially for stroke survivors. Getting a good night’s sleep supports neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to restructure and create new neural connections in healthy parts of the brain, allowing stroke survivors to re-learn movements...
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Saebo Announces Notification for Allowance from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for New Sensor-Embedded Hand Treatment Device for Neurological Clients

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – October 26, 2017– Saebo, Inc., a medical device company specializing in affordable and novel clinical solutions designed to improve mobility and function, announced on Thursday a new patent awarded to address hand function following a neurological injury. Saebo’s latest technology transforms the neuroprosthetic industry by embedding biofeedback (EMG) sensors, along with stimulation electrodes, into an affordable neuro glove, so clients can improve independence and motor control. Saebo developed the novel sensor-based stimulation program after many years of success with their EMG-triggered stimulation product, the Saebo MyoTrac Infiniti, a total-body stimulation device designed to assist in improving strength and function. “We are...
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Henry Hoffman Q&A Video Series: Can Patients Years Following Stroke Actually Make Progress?

Can You Make Progress Years After Stroke? In his latest Q&A Video, Saebo Co-Founder Henry Hoffman addresses the possibility of recovery years after stroke. Question: “My patient suffered a stroke 5 years ago and has no use of his affected hand. We learned about your technology online and would like to give it a try. Since he is 5 years post-stroke, is he still a good candidate for your products, and, if so, which ones?” Answer:
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17 Ways To Help Stroke Survivors Recover Faster

If you or a loved one has suffered from a stroke, there are many difficulties that can develop as a result. Primarily, these effects are physical, emotional, and cognitive. Below, we provide tips on how to overcome these common post-stroke conditions. Keep in mind that dealing with the aftermath of a stroke can be frustrating, but with patience and consistent effort, considerable progress can be made. Tip 1. Recognize Symptoms of Stroke One of the most important ways to successfully recover from stroke, is by taking preventative measures such as knowing and recognizing the symptoms of a stroke because immediate treatment can be...
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