Gentle electrical stimulation(Estim) has been used for years in therapy clinics to help retrain the connections between the brain and the body.

Can E-Stim Help Jumpstart Your At-Home Rehabilitation?

After an injury to the brain, including a stroke, the muscles of one or both
arms can become weak or even partially paralyzed. This happens because the area
of the brain that controls these muscles has been damaged.

How to repair?
The problem isn’t in your muscles though, it’s actually the connection between
your muscles and your brain! But don’t despair becauswith practice the human
brain can often relearn skills and repair itself. This is called neuroplasticity
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Gentle electrical stimulation (Estim) has been used for years in therapy clinics
to help retrain the connections between the brain and the body.



A subtle electrical current is sent to specific muscles through small gel pads
that emit a “jump start” to remind your brain to focus on using this area of
your body.

Repetitive exercises help!
The jump start only works effectively in the long term when combined with
targeted repetitive exercises such as those incorporated into the gaming
software of the Neofect Smart Glove or Smart Board [https://www.neofect.com/us/]
. Both estim and our Smart Glove can be used at home and are appropriate for
many stroke survivors. This is a great way to increase participation in training
outside of the doctor or therapists office.

Stroke side effects where Estim can be a helpful tool:
 * Spasticity – Many stroke survivors experience some changes in muscle tone
   that can result in stiff or “stuck” joints. By stimulating the muscles around
   these stiff areas you can begin to loosen these joints.
 * Paresis – Extreme weakness leading to paralysis can be another issue that
   electrical stimulation can help with. By introducing small amounts of
   movement to certain muscles, the brain can start strengthening the
   connections to start moving again.
 * Sensory issues – Many stroke survivors also deal with sensory changes like
   tingling and numbness in their hands or arms. There is some evidence that
   estim can be helpful for these symptoms as well.



To learn more about how Estim can be used during exercise please call (888)
623-8984 [tel:+18886238984] or email contactus@neofect.com.

Neuroplasticity

Can E-Stim Help Jumpstart Your Outpatient Stroke Rehabilitation?

The brain may be small but it is the most important organ in human body. Let's see how to prevent various brain injuries.

All about Brain: Structure, Common Diseases, and Injury Prevention

Although we are not yet able to cure all illnesses, the continued development of
cutting-edge medicine is believed to be capable of treating many of the diseases
previously considered untreatable. In keeping with this trend, the average
lifespan of humankind is also increasing.

However, the brain continues to remain the most unknown area of the human body.
Recent studies have revealed many things about the human brain, such as
completing a 'standard brain map' that predicts the risk of stroke, but there is
still a long way to go in order to be able to say that we conquered the brain.



Genius Brain
How is the brain of a so-called genius different from the brain of an ordinary
person? We know that the scientist, Albert Einstein died of a ruptured abdominal
aortic aneurysm in 1955. Dr Thomas Harvey of Princeton University Hospital
studied Einstein's brain for 20 years. Many people thought that Einstein's brain
would be different, but despite 20 years of research, there was no big
difference found between his brain and the brain of an ordinary person.



Despite Small Size, the Brain Is a Big Deal
Although the brain only weighs on average about 2% of one's body weight, it
plays a huge role in our body. The brain consists of over 100 billion nerve
cells (Neurons) which are responsible for sending information throughout the
body coordinating all the necessary functions of life.

The brain is divided into the left hemisphere and the right hemisphere. The left
side of the brain is responsible for controlling the right side of your body and
the right side of the brain is responsible for controlling the left side of the
body. The left side of the brain controls tasks that have to do with logic such
as science and math where the right side of the brain controls tasks that have
to do with creativity such as art.

The frontal lobe
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plays the most important role in the brain, including motor function, language,
thinking and emotional control. The temporal lobe is responsible for memory,
knowledge, and auditory function. The occipital lobe plays a role in recognizing
the visual information of our eyes. And the parietal lobe is responsible for
tasks related to space recognition or mathematical calculations.

Brain Diagnoses and Dysfunction
Some of the most common syndromes that affect the brain are Stroke, dementia,
Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Parkinson's Disease, and Brain tumors
(Brain Cancer). These diagnoses can all disrupt routine cognitive functions and
decrease independence in daily task performance. However, these diagnoses do not
necessarily indicate unmitigated cognitive decline. Prompt cognitive
rehabilitation can often slow or prevent decline in executive functioning
skills.



Good Habits are Most Important To Promote Brain Health
In terms of mental habits, engaging in cognitively-stimulating exercise, such as
following directions to accomplish a task, solving world puzzles and picture
searches, or memorizing and recalling information is often recommended for older
adults in order to prevent or slow dementia.

One of Neofect Rehab Solutions provides comprehensive cognitive exercises that
you can do anywhere at any time. Neofect Cognition
[https://www.neofect.com/en/cognition/] consists of activities that focus on key
domains of executive functioning including attention, memory, problem-solving,
and visuospatial skills. Neofect Cognition can be used as a home exercise tool
or easily incorporated into an occupational therapy or speech therapy treatment
session to promote positive executive functioning outcomes.

As for physical habits, it is also essential to manage lifestyle-related risk
factors, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol to reduce
one's risk of developing brain dysfunction. These factors can be controlled
through a healthy diet and regular exercise. If you smoke, you should try to
stop smoking as smoking increases the risk of brain diseases.

Ultimately, maintaining good lifestyle habits including engaging in cognitive
exercise, eating healthy, and engaging in physical activity is a good way to
ensure your brain stays as capable as possible!

To learn more about Neofect Cognition for yourself or your rehab practice, call 
(888) 623-8984 [tel:+18886238984] or email info@neofect.com.

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 * Reference: Kim, Beomjoon. Bundang Seoul Univ. Hospital Official Blog. 
   blog.naver.com/happysnubh/220570862533.
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