The NEOFECT Extender is a functional orthosis that is used to minimize spasticity, maintain functional grasp as well as prevent stiffness.

NEOFECT Extender: Help For a Common Problem After Stroke

Functional Orthosis that is used to Minimize Spasticity
Many stroke survivors suffer from a lot of spasticity in their affected hand
causing them to present with a clenched fist. Many people have a hard time
independently opening their fingers back up preventing them from completing
functional tasks. Spasticity is caused by miscommunication from the brain to the
affected hand.

There are a few different options of how to treat spasticity. These treatments
can be temporary or permanent. A temporary option would be getting a botox
injection to the hand. Botox is a medication that is used to relax the muscles.
Botox usually lasts about 3 months and then the medication will wear off.

In order to treat spasticity in a more permanent way one would have to retrain
the brain in order to prevent miscommunication from the brain to the hand. One
is able to rewire the pathways in the brain by Neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity
means that the brain has the ability the rewire itself even in injured areas by
performing repetitive tasks and movements. The Neofect Smart Glove and
Smartboard allow for the this repetitive movement.



Another way to treat spasticity is by utilizing hand splints (orthosis). If
someone keeps their hand clenched all day their muscles will start to shorten,
causing them to get very tight. If the hand is in a clenched position for too
long without being stretched it can cause contractures. Contractures can be very
painful and can require surgery to release them. In order to prevent
contractures it is important to stretch out the muscles.



A great way to provide a long passive stretch is by utilizing Neofect’s new
Extender. The Neofect Extender is a functional orthosis that is used to minimize
spasticity, maintain functional grasp as well as prevent stiffness. To find out
more about the Neofect Extender please call us at 888-623-8947 or email us at 
contactus@neofect.com.

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Neofect Extender: Help For a Common Problem After Stroke

Restore grasp and release with the NEOFECT Extender.  Find out today how the NEOFECT Extender minimizes spasticity and maintains functional grasp as well as prevent stiffness.

Grasp and Release Activities after Stroke | NEOFECT Extender

Grasp & Release Activities after Stroke
Every year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke.(1)
Seventy Five percent of these stroke survivors will present with upper extremity
impairments.(2) People who have experienced upper extremity impairments will
commonly present with difficulties in grasping and releasing objects.(3) Many
people who show signs of upper extremity impairments after a stroke will
continue to present with limitations in grasp and release activities for many
months to years after their stroke. Therefore improving upper extremity function
is a key element to rehabilitation after a stroke.

Many stroke survivors present with tightness in their affected hand and have a
difficult time opening their hand and straightening their fingers. This is
caused by something called spasticity. Spasticity is caused by damage to the
portion of the brain that controls voluntary movements. This damage can make it
difficult for the nervous system to communicate with the muscles in the hand.
There are many different interventions available to treat upper extremity
impairments including spasticity, one of these interventions is splinting.

Splinting is commonly used to reduce spasticity, prevent contractures and
improve range of motion in order to increase function after a neurological
injury such as stroke.

The Neofect Extender
[https://shop.neofect.com/collections/add-on/products/neofect-extender] is a
functional orthosis that is used to minimize spasticity, maintain functional
grasp as well as prevent stiffness.
The Extender has many special features to increase functional status in ones
daily life.


These features include:



 * Antispasticity Strap: Minimizes spasticity and maintains the appropriate
   stretch in order to assist with functional movements.



 * Silicon Material on the Fingers: Silicon materials on the fingers assists
   with grasping objects with less power and strength.



 * Adjustable Finger Tension Straps: The finger straps help to maintain specific
   tension in various ranges to give support which allows clients to start
   utilizing this device early on.



 * Dual Purpose Strap: This strap is designed so that the client can position
   their hand in multiple functional positions to assist with activities of
   daily living.

To find out more information regarding the Neofect Extender please call us at
888-623-8947 or email us at contactus@neofect.com.


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