Vivistim

NeuroAxis Rehab is now providing the Outpatient Therapy for Vivistim Recipients across Southwestern, PA!
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What is Vivistim?
The Vivistim is a device placed under the skin that stimulates the vagus nerve during task-specific therapy to increase neuroplasticity. It helps to reduce upper extremity motor deficits and improve function in chronic ischemic stroke patients with moderate to severe arm impairment.

Who is a candidate for Vivistim?
-        Adult surgical candidates, 22 years and older
-        Chronic ischemic stroke survivor (typically 6+ months)
-        Moderate to severe upper extremity impairment
- must have active motion of wrist and digits, spasticity is ok if controlled enough to complete therapy, severe sensory deficits may hinder patient’s ability to perform rehabilitation tasks
-        Willing and able to complete therapy

Vivistim is the first FDA approved device approved neurostimulation device to regain hand and arm function in ischemic stroke survivors!
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