Saebo flex orthosis for hand

Mahila
Mahilaon Friday, November 6 2015
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I suffered a right MCA stroke 3 years ago and have still to regain the use of my left arm and hand.since I cannot flex my fingers, my OT has recommended that I give Saeboflex a go and is measuring me up for it this week. I am wondering if there's any stroke survivor who has gained the use of their hand /grasping thing and letting go...etc after using Saeboflex, and if so how long after the stroke was this orthosis used and how long it took to gain the use of your affected hand. Thanks in advance

 

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Pats avatar
Pats

Haven't heard of Saeboflex before in my 21 years with OTs and physios. Is it new?

Mahila avatar
Mahila

Hi Pat,

I think it's been there for awhile now. Have a look at www.saebo.com  

I googled it.the success stories are incredible. There are some videos on youtube as well. Sorry Pat   I don't know how to copy youtube links yet!

Heathber avatar
Heathber

Hi Mahali, I looked into the Saebo flex in the first year after my stroke.  But ended up not going ahead with it as I didn't meet their recommended minimum shoulder movement standards.  The therapist who did my assesment said It needed to be used consistently for at least an hour a day to get the benefits which made sense it does work on neurplasticity but as I would not be able to do the required exercises without assistance it was not worth getting the device made for me.  I still sometimes wonder what it would be like if I could do more with my left arm.

 

All th best with it, it's not a cheap solution.

-Heather

Mahila avatar
Mahila

Thanks Heather. Sorry to hear about your experience with Saebo. perhaps you could  give it ago once the required shoulder movements start kicking in. Yes, I've heard it could cost around  Aus$2000.00 made to measure for my arm/hand. I'm hoping tomorrow's fitting/practice session would go well. Cheers

Diana avatar
Diana

Hi All,

 

You may want to talk to Adrian, he has had some experience with the Saebo through a research project in NSW.

 

Diana

Pats avatar
Pats

I just could never afford  two thousand dollars on a disability pension!

Pats avatar
Pats

Oh dear if it costs that much, how ever can a survivor on a disability pension afford one?

 

 

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