Important Facts About Stage 4 of Stroke Recovery
In the 1970s, a Swedish occupational and physical therapist named Signe Brunnstrom developed a seven-stage approach to stroke recovery. The focus of the Brunnstrom Approach is the restoration of motor...
Important Facts About Stage 3 of Stroke Recovery
Swedish occupational and physical therapist Signe Brunnstrom was an important figure in advancing our understanding about restoring motor skills in stroke patients. Based on different limb synergies, she devised a...
Important Facts About Stage 2 of Stroke Recovery
As stroke survivors recover, most gradually regain strength and movement in the muscles and may eventually enjoy full restoration of function. They may regain reflexes first, then voluntary movements, and...
Hand Splints and Contracture: What Occupational Therapists Need to Know
Suffering a stroke is debilitating and scary, and survivors are often affected much longer than the stroke itself actually lasts. Many patients experience spasticity and contracture during their stroke recovery...
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...
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,...
Foot Drop Recovery: Understanding All Of Your Options
Throughout the process of rehabilitation, the effects of a stroke or debilitating injuries on the body become clearer over time. Whether you’re a survivor yourself, a caregiver, or a family...
Guide To Recovering Hand Function After A Stroke
Stroke rehabilitation is often a slow, gradual journey, and it is not uncommon to feel that a physically, mentally, and financially challenging road lies ahead. But with ever-expanding modern therapies...
Step By Step Guide To Walking Again After Stroke
Regaining mobility after a stroke is often one of the largest and most critical challenges during rehabilitation. The independence to walk on your own not only leads to a higher...
The First 24 Hrs After Stroke, What To Do Â
Considering that strokes rank as one of the top three causes of death in the United States, any signs or symptoms should be taken seriously and cared for immediately. Just...
Brain Surgery After a Stroke
For those who have suffered from a stroke, brain surgery is a viable option to improve the quality and longevity of their lives. No matter what the surgery may be,...
Saebo Celebrates 15 Years and Over 250,000 Patients Served
World-renowned stroke rehabilitation company, Saebo, Inc. celebrates their 15-year anniversary this month. CHARLOTTE, N.C. – September 15, 2017 –  Fifteen years ago, two occupational therapists united with one simple, powerful...