Review Robotic Glove – More
When the Robotic Glove Helps… and When It’s Time to Push Back” After a stroke, a robotic glove can feel incredible the first time you use it. Watching your fingers open and close again gives you hope. For…
Welcome to My Survived Stroke Blog
My Blog has New Features
Big news from My Survived Stroke Blog — two powerful new features are now LIVE! As many of you know, my journey with stroke started back in November 2008. I went from waking up in the ICU unable to move…
How to Safely Increase Exercise Weight
How to Safely Increase Weight in Therapy Exercises (Without Setbacks) Increasing weight in therapy exercises sounds simple—just grab something heavier, right? For stroke survivors (and anyone rehabbing after neurological injury), it’s not that simple; increasing weight the right way can…
New Year Same Body
New Year, Same Body New Year, Same Body — New Wins: Redefining Progress After Stroke The New Year has a way of making people feel like they’re supposed to start over. New goals.New habits.A “new you.” For stroke survivors, that…
Every Rep Counts
Stay Motivated Every Rep Counts Stroke Rehab Motivation: Every Rep Counts When you’re doing stroke rehab exercises, it’s easy to wonder: “Is this enough?”Here’s the truth that matters most: Reps are cumulative. Your brain doesn’t reset after each session. Every…
Yotan Rocker Knife Review
YOTAN Rocker Knife Review I want this blog to be a community space — a place to share ideas, lived experience, and practical insights about stroke recovery. It’s not meant to be a sales forum. The actual “sales job” belongs…
Vivistim and a Robotic Glove
Incorporating the Vivistim vagus nerve stimulator into my robotic hand exercises offers a powerful synergy for stroke survivors seeking to regain hand function. Vivistim works by delivering mild electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve during rehabilitation tasks, reinforcing neuroplasticity—the brain’s…
Local vs Hostinger
Local/WordPress vs Hostinger/WordPress Platforms Pros and Cons Both Local by Flywheel and Hostinger offer useful tools for building a blog, but they serve slightly different purposes. Here’s a breakdown of their strengths and how they might fit your needs: Local…
Regaining Functionality
Intricate functionality after a Stroke Yes, intricate functions can be regained after a stroke, though the extent of recovery varies depending on the location and severity of the brain damage, as well as the rehabilitation efforts. Stroke survivors often face…
Why Build a Blog
why you should build a blog. Building a personal blog site is a fantastic way to cultivate a unique online…