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Saebo Announces FDA Clearance of SaeboVR – World’s First Virtual ADL Rehabilitation System
Leader in unique, affordable technologies for individuals suffering from impaired mobility and function releases a virtual ADL system to maximize therapy outcomes. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | July 12, 2017 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Saebo, Inc. announced on Wednesday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared SaeboVR, a virtual ADL (activities of daily living) rehabilitation system designed to engage neurological clients in both physical and cognitive challenges involving simulated functional tasks. This first-of-its-kind software system is grounded in National Institutes of Health (NIH)-sponsored research demonstrating the efficacy of virtual ADL practice for upper extremity rehabilitation. SaeboVR‘s ADL-focused virtual world provides clients with real-life challenges. Users...
Benefits of Virtual Reality for Stroke Rehabilitation
Virtual reality (VR) is the new must-have technology tool for gaming, training, or just trying to immerse yourself in a new and virtual environment. From Google Cardboard to Oculus Rift, this technology is becoming more and more accessible to the everyday person. Now anyone can put on a headset and suddenly be transported to a world where they have full control and no consequences. VR technology isn’t just useful for gaming. It has been shown to help in a variety of applications, from military training activities to treatment for anxiety disorders and phobias to functioning as an art form. Another application...
“When I put the SaeboGlove on, I wanted to extend my whole arm!”
Amy suffered a stroke at the age of 11, and the doctor told her she would see no more improvement in her left hand. Several years later, Amy is bound and determined to regain hand function with the SaeboGlove. She saw results the very first day, was able to complete functional activities faster and with more accuracy immediately after putting on the SaeboGlove.
Communicating After a Stroke: Understanding Aphasia
Suffering from a stroke is a scary situation, and it leaves survivors with plenty of challenges to overcome during the recovery process. One of the effects of stroke is aphasia—the loss of the ability to speak or understand speech—and it’s one of the most frustrating to deal with. Aphasia can be extremely stressful for both the individual who had the stroke and their family and friends. Speech is such a significant part of human interaction, and it’s something that most people take for granted. It’s hard to be able to communicate if you’ve been dependent upon verbal communication and yours is suddenly...
