After experiencing a stroke, Glen was searching for alternative therapy options after he ran out of resources with his outpatient rehabilitation. The Smart Glove resonated with him because this at-home stroke rehabilitation device reinforces exercises and habits that stimulate Neuroplasticity.

Stroke Recovery Story - Using Smart Glove for E-Stim 

Introduction: After experiencing a stroke, Glen was searching for alternative
therapy options after he ran out of resources with his outpatient
rehabilitation. He learned about the NEOFECT Smart Glove from his doctors and
therapists. The Smart Glove resonated with Glen because as an at-home stroke
rehabilitation device, it reinforces exercises and habits that stimulate
Neuroplasticity. Glen currently uses the Smart Glove for E-Stim
[https://www.neofect.com/us/blog/can-e-stim-help-jumpstart-outpatient-stroke-rehabilitation] 
to conduct wrist flexion/extension exercises.

Where did you engage in rehabilitation and how long did it take?
I did inpatient rehabilitation for 12 weeks. When I came home I did home care
and then outpatient stroke rehabilitation
[https://www.neofect.com/us/smart-glove]. I was doing outpatient stroke therapy
until a few months ago when we ran out of resources. I am now just doing
rehabilitation on my own. My wife Jane and I joined a gym for so I can use the
machines there.

Why did you decide to look for additional tools for at-home rehabilitation? Were
there other devices that you purchased or considered?
My therapist and I were searching for alternative stroke physical therapy
exercises that I can do at home. We did not consider or purchase any other
devices prior to the Smart Glove. Before the Smart Glove, I was doing the home
exercise program my therapist gave me.

Where did you research rehabilitation solutions?
We relied on our doctors and therapists for information on stroke rehabilitation
products.



When and how did you first find out about NEOFECT Smart Glove?
My therapist found the Smart Glove by searching online in hopes to find an
alternative home therapy program [https://www.neofect.com/us/for-home] for me.

Why did you choose Smart Glove over the alternatives? What were the critical
factors when you chose the product?
We chose the Smart Glove because it stimulates Neuroplasticity
[https://www.neofect.com/us/blog/5-ways-brain-games-for-stroke-rehabilitation-increase-brain-health] 
to heal the brain and also that I can use this stroke rehabilitation device at
home.

How easy do you feel that it was to obtain the product? How was the onboarding
process?
My wife Jane was nervous about getting involved with the Smart Glove because she
is not good with computers, but speaking to the NEOFECT Occupational Therapist,
Rachel was very helpful and helped clear up anything that was confusing. Jane
said that having an in-person onboarding session would have made it a bit better
but she found the onboarding session to be helpful.

How long have you been using the NEOFECT Smart Glove? What functional changes
have you noticed since you started using the Smart Glove?
I do not have much active movement is my left upper extremity and am utilizing
the Smart Glove with e-stim. I am noticing that my tone is breaking up a bit and
I feel as if my wrist is getting a little stronger.

Are you aware of the opportunity for follow up with one of our clinicians? If
you haven’t followed up, what would keep someone from participation in a follow
up video visit?
We were not aware of this although we might do one soon. Any time we have ever
had any issues or problems we have reached out and we were able to get the help
needed.

What advice would you give to someone that’s thinking about coming on board with
the NEOFECT [https://www.neofect.com/en/] Smart Rehabilitation system?
We would tell people to be prepared because it can be a slow process and be
patient because it is worth it! Be prepared for the repetition and to do it
every day.
As of now I only have a limited amount of games that I can play because I do not
have much active movement in my hand and I’m using the E-stim for wrist
flexion/extension exercises.

stroke recovery stories

Stroke Recovery Stories - Using Smart Glove for E-Stim

Home exercise programs for stroke recovery can be discouraging when not seeing immediate results. Annie suffered a stroke and faced an uphill battle to regain right arm usage.

Home Exercise Programs for Right Arm, Stroke Recovery Story



Home exercise programs are crucial for stroke recovery but can be discouraging
when not seeing immediate results. Annie was in her late 20’s when she suffered
a stroke and faced an uphill battle to regain usage of her right arm.

Q & A with Stroke Survivor Annie
Where did you engage in rehab and how long did it take?
I attended an inpatient rehab for about 6 months and then transitioned right to
being an outpatient. I was in therapy in Brazil and then I moved to Korea where
I also received therapy. However, when I moved to the US, I did not have
insurance, so I stopped going to therapy for about 15 years. I recently started
working again and now have health insurance, so I was able to resume my
outpatient therapy.

Why did you decide to look for additional tools for at-home rehab? Were there
other devices that you purchased or considered?
I looked for additional tools because I was overwhelmed by the at-home therapy
programs and found it hard to stay self-motivated. I wanted to find something
else that would motivate and encourage me to do stroke physical therapy
[https://www.neofect.com/us/smart-glove] more consistently. I am a competitive
person and I really liked the idea of turning therapy into games which are both
engaging and challenging.

Where did you go to find out about the different rehab solutions?
I found a lot of resources online but I also asked my doctors and peers in
stroke support groups.

When and how did you first find out about the Neofect Smart Glove?
Someone in my support group mentioned the Saebo glove to me so I looked it up
but realized that it wasn't a good fit for me. However, it opened my eyes to
these types of outpatient stroke rehabilitation products
[https://www.neofect.com/us/]. I then stumbled upon the Smart Glove and thought
it sounded like a much more interesting and fun alternative.

Why did you choose Neofect Smart Glove over the alternatives?
I was really drawn to the gamified approach to at-home therapy. I also really
liked Neofect’s mission statement “We inspire hope.” My goal is to be a life
coach so the mission statement really resonated with me.



How easy do you feel that it was to obtain the product? What, if anything, was
confusing about the process?
I thought the purchasing process was very straightforward and I really liked the
free trial. The Neofect team, specifically the Sales Manager, Patrick, did a
great job of explaining everything. I found the in-person demo really helpful
and also enjoyed the onboarding session.

How long have you been using the Smart Glove? What functional changes have you
noticed since you started using the Neofect Smart Glove?
I used the Neofect Smart Glove [https://www.neofect.com/us/smart-glove] daily
for some time and started feeling my hand movements getting more fluid. I no
longer had to put as much effort into mundane tasks such as washing the dishes.
However, I have been very busy with work and have not been able to use the Smart
Glove much and I feel as if I am regressing.

What advice would you give to someone that’s thinking about coming on board with
the Neofect [https://www.neofect.com/en/about-us/overview/] Smart rehab system?
If the person is someone who likes to try new things and is looking for a new
way to treat themselves then it would be a good fit.

Has this device or approach to therapy influenced anyone else in your life? Have
you used the Neofect Smart Glove with a therapist?
Yes, I have been sharing it with others, such as the director of my outpatient
center as well as some of my peers in my therapy program.



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