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Aggressive medication used during a clinical trial paralyzed her left arm and leg.临床试验期间使用的强效药物导致她的左臂和左腿瘫痪。As a nurse, Gersh knew she had to take action quickly in order to get moving again.作为一名护士，格什知道她必须迅速采取行动，以便恢复行动。Everything was totally limp and flaccid on the left side. She found Neofect, a tech company that uses games to retrain the brain through physical therapy.左边的身体软弱无力。她找到了Neofect，一家通过物理疗法利用游戏来重新训练大脑的科技公司。After six months of daily play, she regained most of the movement in her arm.经过半年的每日练习，她手臂的活动能力已基本恢复。Neofect CEO Scott Kim leaned on his own experience with rehab as a young child born with spina bifida.Neofect首席执行官ScottKim借鉴了自己幼时因脊柱裂接受康复治疗的经历。I had a major surgery on my back, and after the surgery, I had to go through the rehabilitation process, getting up, you know, lying down, getting back and just repeat this.我背部动了一场大手术，术后必须经历康复过程，起床、躺下、翻身，就这样不断重复。Kim said repetition is most important part of physical therapy, but it is also boring, monotonous.金表示重复是物理治疗中最重要的部分，但它也很无聊、单调。To change that, Neofect developed its flagship product, the smart glove.为了改变这一现状，Neofect研发了其旗舰产品——智能手套。It sits on your hand like a light exoskeleton, filled with sensors to track movement.它像一个轻便的外骨骼一样戴在你的手上，里面布满了用于追踪动作的传感器。It becomes virtual controller, so all the motions that you're making with the glove on are recognized by the software.它变成了虚拟控制器，因此你戴着手套做出的所有动作都会被软件识别。Software keeps track of progress and uses artificial intelligence algorithms to encourage patients to try greater challenges as they improve.软件会跟踪康复进度，并运用人工智能算法在患者病情好转时鼓励他们尝试更具挑战性的训练。Now you can say with the software that or you gain, like three degrees on pronation and 15 degrees in you know supination.现在你可以用这个软件说，比如你获得了三度的旋前和十五度的旋后。Neofect's latest product is called the Neomano, meaning new hand.Neoffect的最新产品叫做Neomano，是新手的意思。Kim says it will actually flex a patient's fingers in cases with no movement at all, further using tech and video games to help patients through tough recoveries.金表示，对于完全丧失活动能力的患者，该设备能实际弯曲他们的手指，并通过科技与电子游戏进一步帮助患者度过艰难的康复过程。

Again and again, we learn the secret to stroke recovery is repetition. It's about doing the same movement or behavior again and again -- tens of thousands of times. In a typical session with an OT or PT, a patient might do the same exercise 30-60 times, which is a good start. But what if a therapist could crank that up to 1,000 reps an hour, or one every four seconds? Now you've got some interesting possibilities for recovery. Bionik, Inc makes devices and software that do just that. This week I talk with CEO Rich Russo about the InMotion Hand and InMotion Arm devices and how they work in conjunction with a therapist to help patients recover. Listen to the conversation here or in your favorite podcast app. If you don't see the media player below, visit http://strokecast.com/Bionik   Click here for a machine-generated transcript Who is Rich Russo? From the Bionik website: Mr. Russo Jr. has over 15 years of finance and accounting leadership experience and is a Certified Public Accountant. From March 2017 through November 2020, Mr. Russo was the Vice President of Finance and United States Chief Financial Officer, of IcarbonX, a privately held digital health management company specialized in artificial intelligence and health data, and a predecessor PatientsLikeMe. While there, he was responsible for, among other things, the merger of three companies, fundraising, and the ultimate dissolution of certain affiliated companies. From 2007-2016, Mr. Russo held various key leadership roles for Nasdaq-listed companies in life sciences, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. From September 2015 to October 2016, he served as Corporate Controller for Pieris Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical stage biotechnology company, and prior to that, he had roles at Juniper Pharmaceuticals, a woman's health company focused on developing therapeutics, and Cynosure, a medical device company focused on aesthetic treatment systems. In each of these roles, Mr. Russo was responsible for all finance activities and SEC reporting, including partnering closely with management to ensure effective and efficient financial procedures throughout the organizations. Mr. Russo started his career in 2005, where he served as an auditor at Pricewaterhouse Coopers in the assurance group. Mr. Russo is a graduate of Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater, MA, where he graduated from a dual degree program, receiving his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and his Masters in Management and Accounting. Other Inpatient Solutions The Bionik system is one for hospitals and rehab units. The rapid reps help in partnership with the rehab professional. In that respect, it's similar to devices from Restorative Therapies. I talked with the team at Restorative Therapies in episode 92. You can find that episode here.  The key difference is that Restorative Therapies uses Functional Electric Stimulation (or FES) to activate a patients muscles. The Bionik solutions provide physical assistance to help the patient complete motions. They are different ways to stimulate the brain, increase repetitions, and drive the neuroplasticity that is so key to recovery. They are also both intended for use in a hospital or rehab facility with the help of a trained therapist. The other devices I talk about often, like those from sponsor Motus Nova and previous guests with Neofect and Racoon Recovery are for at home use, as a supplement to therapy provided at a medical facility, or as an alternative when those services are not available, for whatever reason. You can learn more about those devices by clicking the links on their names above or from the link table at the bottom of this post. The point of all these solutions is the same -- drive patient recovery through increased movement and repetitions to neureoplastically teach to brain how to access that limb once again. Hack of the Week Wear comfy socks. It's such a simple thing, but the right socks can make a big difference in how you feel. The right socks can wrap your feet well and wick away perspiration. They can protect your foot from rubbing against an AFO or the heel of your shoe. The wrong socks will keep you too hot or too cold. The wrong size will leave you with an uncomfortable wrinkle you walk on all day. If they're too slippery, you've got an additional safety hazard to contend with. The hospital socks they gave me in the hospital were terrible. The had the no slip dots, which was great, but they kept falling down and rotating around my foot. Part if it was they were likely the cheapest that met minimum standards. The other part is that I have large feet for my height (size 12). So my partner ordered me better hospital socks from Amazon,* which helped. For air travel after stroke, I have made a change to my wardrobe. I now wear knee-high compression socks.* They do a good job of preventing swelling in my feet and legs during long flights. And that helps to prevent DVT or deep vein thrombosis, which is where a clot forms in the legs and causes problems there, or breaks loose and lodges elsewhere in the body. That's how Ted Baxter had his stroke. I talked with Ted back in Episode 34. Relatively speaking, good socks are still fairly cheap. Try different ones until you find the socks that are best for your feet and life style. Good socks are worth it. Links Where do we go from here? Learn more about the work Bionik does at https://www.bioniklabs.com/ Share this episode with someone you know by giving them the link http://Strokecast.com/Bionik Subscribe to the Strokecast newsletter at http://strokecast.com/news Don't get best…get better.

Leading-Edge OT with Doro & Lynette of NEUROHUB: Part II Noggins And Neurons Facebook Group EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NOGGINS & NEURONS: Stroke and TBI Recovery Simplified, Pete and Deb talk with Doro & Lynette from The Neuro Hub, Orlando, Florida, about leading edge OT services they provide. In part 2 we: Learned about the Neuro Hub locations, staff and more Talked about the roles sleep, gut health and heart rate variability for recovery and health Discussed how nature, exercise and community are important for achieving optimal health Learned how Doro and Lynette educate on and incorporate mindfulness strategies to promote the mind-body connection and facilitate improvement in their clients Talked about non-OT books that inform OT practice Found out how the Neuro Hub uses brain computer interface technology in stroke and brain injury recovery. You will hear fun facts and behind the scenes details and thoughts about these topics, including how the brain computer interface program incorporates evidence into practice on many levels. Doro & Lynette bring their dynamic personalities and passion for OT to this conversation. We're certain that everyone who listens will find meaning and inspiration... Clinicians perhaps you'll break out of tradition and create new opportunities in practice...Survivors and caregivers maybe you'll seek high quality care for the recovery journey – it's out there! Use of curcumin in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease Gut bacteria produces hundreds of neurochemicals that the brain uses to regulate basic physiological processes, learning, memory and mood. Oceans of Hope Andrew Huberman and the Huberman Lab Peter Attia Atomic Habits (book) The Power of Habit (book) Headspace (meditation app) Heartmath (tech that provides biofeedback readings through an app) Saebo (a recovery tech company) Neofect (a recovery tech company) Ōura Ring (sleep and activity tracker finger ring used with an app) Chilipad (hydro-powered mattress pad for thermal regulating) The Neurohub The Neuro Hub on Instagram The Neuro Hub YouTube Email: info@theneurohub.com  The UE Ranger Questions and Comments about the podcast? NogginsAndNeurons@gmail.com NogginsAndNeurons: The Website Donate to The Noggins And Neurons Podcast: Venmo @neurons Pete's blog, book, Stronger After Stroke, and talks. Blog Book: Stronger After Stroke, 3rd edition Pete's talk for the American College of Rehabilitation Medicine. Debra's Website: THE OT'S GUIDE TO MIRROR THERAPY Mirror Therapy Blog Article Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Scott Kim is the Co-Founder and CEO at Neofect. Neofect provides technologies that work to provide stroke victims with rehabilitation devices that can increase their range of motion. These devices include smart gloves and ankle braces. In this episode, Scott Kim discusses how Neofect technology is assisting stroke victims.    Top three takeaways:  The user receives a smart-glove and a tablet with the Neofect App.  Each therapeutic session consists of eight different “training games” that allow users to regain mobility lost from a stroke injury.  This technology allows users to achieve rehabilitation results from their own homes.      [0:00] Ladan introduces the episode and the guest, Scott Kim.     [2:40] Scott Kim describes the beginnings of Neofect and their devices.    [5:40] The smart glove works by measuring six targets of motion guided by the therapist coach.    [7:50] An initial range of motion for each activity is captured as a baseline, then progress is determined over time through improved performance.    [10:55] The therapists at Neofect report a 10% improvement in the range of motion of users.    [15:00] While the main target with the device is stroke victims, the technology can be applied to other injuries in the future.    [18:00] The company recently launched Neofect Connect, which gives users daily reading and training games.     

Neofect is doing great work developing tech to help stroke patients rehabilitate from the comfort of their home and with a gamified format. Ant Pruitt discusses the products of Neofect on Hands-On Wellness. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness

Neofect is doing great work developing tech to help stroke patients rehabilitate from the comfort of their home and with a gamified format. Ant Pruitt discusses the products of Neofect on Hands-On Wellness. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness

Neofect is doing great work developing tech to help stroke patients rehabilitate from the comfort of their home and with a gamified format. Ant Pruitt discusses the products of Neofect on Hands-On Wellness. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness

Neofect is doing great work developing tech to help stroke patients rehabilitate from the comfort of their home and with a gamified format. Ant Pruitt discusses the products of Neofect on Hands-On Wellness. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness

Neofect is doing great work developing tech to help stroke patients rehabilitate from the comfort of their home and with a gamified format. Ant Pruitt discusses the products of Neofect on Hands-On Wellness. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness

Neofect is doing great work developing tech to help stroke patients rehabilitate from the comfort of their home and with a gamified format. Ant Pruitt discusses the products of Neofect on Hands-On Wellness. Host: Ant Pruitt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-wellness

It’s been awhile since I checked in with the folks at Neofect so in this episode I chat with CEO and co-founder Scott Kim. If you follow the technology and gear around rehab, you’ve probably heard of Neofect. They make a product called the Smart Glove. I talked about it with OT Lauren Sheehan a couple years ago at http://Strokecast.com/Lauren. You can listen at that link. The Smart Glove is a plastic exoskeleton with very sensitive sensors that you wear on your stroke affected arm. Then you play video games with that arm. The sensors detect the slightest motion and translate that motion into in-game activities. It encourages you to do more therapy by making it more engaging. It makes getting those thousands of reps in that much easier. We talk about that, enhancements to the product, new products, and some of the decisions a CEO has to make Bio Scott Kim is the co-founder and CEO of Neofect USA, a digital health company that creates customized digital rehabilitation solutions for patients with neurological and musculoskeletal injuries. Scott met his business partner, Hoyoung Ban, at the Darden Business School at University of Virginia and they quickly connected over personal experiences with the healthcare system and rehabilitation. Scott was born with spina bifida, so after having major surgery on his back as a child, he spent tons of time in rehabilitation. After moving to the U.S. for college, Scott started to notice the gaps in the healthcare system — and that gave him an idea of how he could contribute and make the process more engaging. Before starting Neofect, Scott worked as a management consultant, a product manager in the software industry and for mobile gaming companies such as GREE, Z2Live (which is now Activision Blizzard) and 505 Games. He founded a couple startups before using all his experience to create Neofect in 2010. Scott now leads a national team from Neofect’s U.S. headquarters in San Francisco. About Neofect Neofect’s creates gamified rehabilitation solutions for patients recovering from stroke and other neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. This started with the Neofect Smart Glove and has progressed to include the Neofect Smart Board, Neofect Smart Pegboard, Neofect Smart Kids, Neofect Cognition, Neofect Smart Balance, and the NeoMano robotic glove for functional assistance. They also have a new app: Neofect Launches Connect, a Companion App for Stroke Rehabilitation Traditional rehabilitation exercises are repetitive and monotonous and don’t engage or encourage patients during recovery. This can make patients less likely to stick with programs if they’re not feeling excited or seeing measurable improvements. Each Neofect rehabilitation solution is designed with gamified therapy, using content that’s carefully curated with the help of expert therapists. Every game invigorates the muscles and stimulates visual and auditory senses, reinforcing cognitive functions and accelerating neuroplasticity. Neofect’s devices are available through physical therapy or occupational therapy, and most can also be used at home. They’re making rehabilitation more fun and engaging, and helping people recover their range of motion. No Barriers Scott talked about his work with the No Barriers organization. Here’s how that group describes itself: The mission of No Barriers is to fully unleash the potential of the human spirit.  Through transformative experiences, tools and inspiration, we help people embark on a quest to contribute their absolute best to the world.  In the process, we foster a community of curious, brave and collaborative explorers who are determined to live the No Barriers Life. You can learn more about No Barriers here: https://nobarriersusa.org/ Hack of the Week Remember that you are not alone. It may seem like it, but there are hundreds of thousands of new stroke survivors in the US every year and millions more around the globe. Yet it can still feel isolating. Mobility challenges make it seem easier to stay home. Communication challenges make it seem easier not to talk. And cognitive difficulties may mean connecting with others burns spoons faster. But when you do meet up with a group of stroke survivors, you’re among a group that “gets it.” We understand what it’s like to have a brain problem. So remember there are others out there who can go through this with you. During this time of COVID-19 that may mean we aren’t doing in person meetings, but many groups are meeting online thanks to the power of video conferencing. And there are dozens of Facebook groups you can join. Follow the #StrokeRecovery hashtag on Instagram to see what other survivors are doing and reach out. Or just watch and smile (or half smile because, well, you know  ) and know that you are not alone. Links Neofect Http://Neofect.com Neofect on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/neofect Neofect on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/neofect/ Neofect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/neofect.usa/ Neofect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/neofect/ Neofect on Twitter https://twitter.com/neofect Neofect on Strokecast http://Strokecast.com/Neofect No Barriers https://nobarriersusa.org/ #StrokeRecovery https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/strokerecovery/ Where do we go from here? Visit http://neofect.com to learn more about Neofect and the work Scott is doing, and follow Neofect on social media at the links above. Share the link http://Strokecast.com/Scott on your social media so your friends can learn more. Follow me on Instagram @Bills_Strokecast for more guest quotes and random musings Don’t get best…get better.

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This week on Killer Innovations, we are joined by two guests here at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Scott Kim, CEO of NEOFECT USA, an innovative health tech company, and Sarah Brown, the Director of Event Communications for the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). On this show, we will be discussing technology in the health industry, as well as what the future of CES looks like. NEOFECT NEOFECT has been focused on aiding people in stroke rehabilitation by providing them with top tier health technology. Their products, such as the Smart Glove, run solely on AI technology. This provides a more independent therapy option for users while tracking their progress over time. Scott Kim's passion and vision for the company come from hard life experiences. Scott was born with Spinal Bifida, making him very familiar with the rehabilitation process at a young age. Scott worked through his adversities and created something successful and meaningful. While NEOFECT has established itself as a high-end health tech company, it wasn't an easy journey. Scott Kim started with a team of eight founders, and only three currently remain with the company. The company started small with limited funding and worked for four years to launch its first product. Today, the company has multiple products to aid stroke patients, as well as products to aid children in dealing with motor challenges. What's New Going forward, NEOFECT is launching an app called NEOFECT Connect. This app will give its users live rehab solutions to aid in recovering from a stroke. It will act similarly to Skype and will provide users with the human relationship aspect of therapy that is desired. To keep up with NEOFECT and what they are currently doing, check out their Facebook page here. Trends at CES Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world's largest and most influential tech event. Sarah Brown, the Director of Event Communications for CTA, the host of CES, joined us to discuss the growth and future of the event. A new trend is visibly starting up, as non-tech centered companies are attending CES. New industries such as travel and tourism, have been promoting products and services at CES as well. Smart Cities, aimed at making communities better prepared for natural disasters, have been popping up at the event. An array of different companies joined CES to show off their products to the world. CES become the "go-to" show not only for innovators but for policymakers as well. Representatives from the government, such as the Department of Energy, as well as international representatives from the EU, were in attendance. Growth and Expansion With all the different companies at CES, there is a magical competition between companies large and small. Startups are trying to gain the attention of investors and larger companies with their products. Hotels are filled up, and more and more companies are attending each year. With this continual growth, some questions come to mind. How much bigger can CES become? Sarah says that if companies want to be at CES, we want them here. Space is running out, but the facilities are being expanded significantly, so even the smallest companies can attend. What is one thing at CES 2020 that wows you? Sarah says flying cars are the coolest. Companies like Hyundai are partnering with Uber to bring flying cars to the people. About Our Guest: Scott Kim Scott Kim is the CEO of NEOFECT USA (San Francisco, CA), and Co-founder of NEOFECT, its parent company based in South Korea. The company is a rehabilitation technology company focused on providing vital rehab equipment to those recovering from strokes and suffering from motor challenges. Scott was born with Spinal Bifida, which gave him a unique understanding of the rehabilitation process. His prior work experience includes working in the gaming industry for GREE, Z2Live, and 505 Games.  He received a bachelor's of Business Administration from Korea University, as well as a master's in Business Administration from the University of Virginia. About our Guest: Sarah Brown Sarah Brown is the Director of Event Communications for the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). Sarah serves as a spokesperson for CES and leads the media relations strategy for the show. Previously, Brown led the global media strategy for leisure, innovation, and food & beverage for Hilton Worldwide. Before her time at Hilton Worldwide, Brown worked for Ketchum, a global public relations firm. Sarah Brown earned her bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Arizona and a master's in public relations and corporate communications from Georgetown University.  Let's connect; I am on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter. If we do connect, drop me a note and let me know. 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NEOFECT Home takes tedious stroke recovery exercises and infuses them with fun and interactive games, which exercise your brain & muscles exercise simultaneously to expedite the rehab process. The post 74. Neofect Hand Rehabilitation – Scott Kim appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.

NEOFECT Home takes tedious stroke recovery exercises and infuses them with fun and interactive games, which exercise your brain & muscles exercise simultaneously to expedite the rehab process. The post 74. Neofect Hand Rehabilitation – Scott Kim appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.

On this episode, we are talking about a key emerging technology—digital health. From this broad category, we are fortunate to have two guests, each representing a very different and very exciting element within this sector. The CEO and founder of NEOFECT discusses the personal reasons for why he started his company and the Chief Digital Health & Analytics officer at Humana talks about the ways her company is putting an emphasis on data-driven health results.  Guests: Heather Cox, Chief Digital Health & Analytics Officer, Humana Scott Kimm, Co-founder and CEO, NEOFECT

When Scott Kim (MBA ’11) was undergoing grueling and lengthy rehabilitation after childhood surgery for spina bifida, little did he know that years later he’d be heading Neofect, a med-tech startup that brings game-based physiotherapy to millions of patients worldwide. What launched Kim on an entrepreneurial career path was a class taught by Darden Professor Saras Sarasvathy and a serendipitous encounter with a fellow Korean-born Darden student Hoyoung Ban, whose family members had struggled with stroke recovery. Inspired by Sarasvathy, Kim and Ban set out to revolutionize what they saw as an archaic approach to physiotherapy. In 2010, they launched Neofect, which has since raised $17 million in a Korean IPO. Hear how Neofect built a global market for engaging computer games, which combine artificial intelligence and virtual reality to help stroke survivors and people with spinal cord injuries recover.

Jeff and Dave spoke with Scott Kim a few weeks before he was scheduled to speak at our No Barriers Summit in Tahoe. Scott called in from his hometown of San Francisco (and was appropriately sporting a Warriors jersey) to tell them about his journey to success in creation of the Rapael Smart Glove. As with other innovators and entrepreneurs they have spoken with previously - Scott outlines the difficulties and barriers he faced and how he dealt with them. Background: Scott is the CEO of NEOFECT USA, and one of the founders of its parent company, NEOFECT, a rehabilitation technology company headquartered in South Korea. He wore several different hats before joining Neofect – a management consultant and a product manager in the software industry. Scott worked for mobile gaming companies such as GREE, Z2Live (which was acquired by King.com, a “Candy Crush” maker) and 505 Games, and founded a couple of startups. Recently, NEOFECT went on an IPO in November 2018, and is currently traded on the KOSDAQ. A passion project; this innovation was born from personal experience. Scott was born with spinal bifida and has undergone surgery and understands the long process of rehabilitation. His prior experience in the gaming software industry has also contributed to his ability to create the games and software for the Rapael Smart Glove in the US market. Learn more here: Neofect.com

Scott is the CEO of NEOFECT USA, and one of the founders of its parent company, NEOFECT. The med tech company creates gamified rehabilitation solutions for patients recovering from or living with stroke, dementia, aer musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. Scott wore several different hats before joining NEOFECT, including as a management consultant and a product manager in the software industry. Scott worked for mobile gaming companies such as GREE, Z2Live (which was acquired by King.com, a "Candy Crush" maker that was later acquired by Activision Blizzard) and 505 Games, and founded a couple of startups. NEOFECT went on an IPO in November 2018, currently traded on the KOSDAQ. Scott was born with spinal bifida and has undergone surgery and understands the long process of rehabilitation. Spina bifida is a birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don't form properly. It falls under the broader category of neural tube defects. His prior experience in the gaming software industry has also contributed to his ability to create the games and software.

At CES Unveiled, NEOFECT CEO Scott Kim demonstrates NeoMano, their robotic gripping device that offers new functionality to stroke or accident victims that suffer from hand paralysis. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of PDFpen and PDFpenPro, PDFpen for iPad, PDFpen for iPhone, PDFpen Scan+, as well as TextExpander for Mac and TextExpander for iPhone and iPad, as well as the new TextExpander for Windows. Great software to help you get more done. Show Notes: Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he's doing on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the show: iTunes: - Audio in iTunes - Video in iTunes - HD Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: - Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss  - Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

At CES Unveiled, NEOFECT CEO Scott Kim demonstrates NeoMano, their robotic gripping device that offers new functionality to stroke or accident victims that suffer from hand paralysis. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of PDFpen and PDFpenPro, PDFpen for iPad, PDFpen for iPhone, PDFpen Scan+, as well as TextExpander for Mac and TextExpander for iPhone and iPad, as well as the new TextExpander for Windows. Great software to help you get more done. Show Notes: Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he's doing on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the show: iTunes: - Audio in iTunes - Video in iTunes - HD Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: - Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss  - Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Upcoming Events This fall, the American Heart Association is running fundraisers around the country in the form of local Heart & Stroke Walks. To learn more or find an event in your area, visit HeartWalk.org. If your local one has already passed, you can start planning for 2019! Monday, October 29, 2018, is World Stroke Day. What are you doing to recognize the event? I'd love to hear. Post a message on the Strokecast Facebook Page, send me an email,  or reach out to me on Twitter. Today's Guest I met Lauren Sheehan through Olivia, the awesome OT who co-starred with me in an ad for Swedish. Swedish had recently acquired a Rapael Smart Glove to work with patients and wanted to get my thoughts. I met Lauren a few weeks later to talk more about her work and the possibilities of Neofect's tool. Neofect did send me a unit to try out and provide feedback on. So far, it's promising. I'll provide a more thorough review once I really put it through its paces. This week, I interview Lauren. We talk about why she got into OT, the idea of the "art" of life, and the nature of gamification in therapy. One of the key takeaways from Lauren's story is how she came to work with Neofect -- building relationships and talking with folks. The more folks you can engage with on a regular basis -- online or in the real world -- the more opportunities that become available to you. Maintaining those relationships doesn't need to be about what they can do for you though; it's about keeping interesting people in your life. Because I maintained a good relationship with my inpatient therapy team, I met and got to work with Lauren, for example. That wasn't a plan. It was the out growth of life. Plus, staying engaged in a social life is good for brain health. So who is Lauren Sheehan? Lauren has been a practicing occupational therapist for over 10 years.  Her dream to join a technology company was realized when dreaming about the possibility of doing something “outside the box” after spending the last decade in outpatient neuro clinical practice and most recently in administration and management roles.  Lauren has served in various roles on her state occupational therapy associations and is a proponent of being an active member, particularly in advocating for occupational therapy through legislation and contact with elected officials.  She has enjoyed planning and organizing Washington state’s “Hike the Hill” event for the last three years.  She has also served as the AOTA Representative Assembly Member for the state of Washington.  Lauren believes that OT professionals are poised to be product designers, user experience experts and consultants as it relates to technology solutions that meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. Neofect offers a 7-day trial of the Rapael Smart Glove. If you're interested in checking it out, visit Neofect.com. Insurance may or may not cover the device; that will vary by company, policy, and more. They have had good luck with the VA. Neofect is also launching a Kickstarter for a new product on October 30, the day after World Stroke Day.   Hack of the week: Wear an apron I've started wearing a kitchen apron around the house because it has big pockets. Carrying stuff is a challenge these days. With hemiparesis, I lost access to the pockets on the left side of my body. Plus, my working hand needs to hold the cane, handrails, phone, or other stuff as I go room to room. An apron with big front pockets is a great solution for hauling more stuff around with me. And tying the apron strings is great OT. Links Neofect Home https://www.neofect.com/en/ Rapael at Home https://home.neofect.com/ Neofect on Twitter https://twitter.com/neofect Neofect on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/neofect/ Rapael Home on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RapaelHome/ Neofect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/neofect/ Lauren Sheehan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurensheehanot AHA Heart & Stroke Walk http://heartwalk.org World Stroke Day http://WorldStrokeCampaign.org Bill on Twitter http://twitter.com/currentlybill Bill via Email bill@strokecast.com Strokecast on Facebook http://facebook.com/strokecast Meet Emilee Mason http://strokecast.com/emilee Bill and Olivia's Swedish ad https://www.facebook.com/bill.monroe/videos/10156809319080579/?t=0 Where do we go from here? What do you think of gamification in therapy? Let us know in the comments below. Check out Neofect's website to learn more about the Smart Glove and figure out if it's right for you. To share this episode with your therapist, friend, or relative, tell them to go to http://strokecast.com/smartglove Subscribe to Strokecast for free in your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode. Don't get best…get better.