We are happy to announce that we are now partnering with Vivistim - a breakthrough treatment for stroke survivors to improve their hand and arm function. Vivistim is the first FDA-approved neurostimulation device to pair VNS (vagus nerve stimulation) with your rehabilitation therapy and daily activities. This pairing helps strengthen the brain connections needed to improve hand and arm function. It’s the only system of its kind, and it is proven safe and effective.

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Am I a Candidate for Vivistim?

Vivistim Therapy is intended for chronic ischemic stroke survivors who have limited hand and arm function six months or more after their stroke and are considered to have moderate to severe deficits by a healthcare professional.   

 

           

       Complete this qualification survey to find out it if Vivistim might be right for you!        

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How Does it Work?
The Vivistim System is designed to help increase neuroplasticity to help you improve your hand and arm movements. During rehabilitation exercises and at-home activities, Vivistim is activated to gently stimulate the brain via the vagus nerve. This boost to the brain helps strengthen and create new neural pathways, like building a new bridge to bypass the damaged area. When the Vivistim Therapy boosts the brain’s neural activity, it builds lasting connections that continue to work even when Vivistim is not in use.

 

What is Paired Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)?
The vagus nerve is the longest nerve in the body and the superhighway of the nervous system. It sends messages between your brain and many parts of the body. Gentle electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve activates the parts of the brain that are important for motor learning. For over 25 years, safe VNS implantation procedures have been performed to treat other nerve-related conditions such as epilepsy.

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