Stroke patients are starting a trial of a new electronic device to recover movement and control of their hand.
Neuroscientists at Newcastle University have developed the device, the size of a mobile phone, which delivers a series of small electrical shocks followed by an audible click to strengthen brain and spinal connections.
The experts believe this could revolutionise treatment for patients, providing a wearable solution to the effects of Stroke.
A miniaturised device which delivers an audible click followed by a weak electric shock to the arm muscle to strengthen the brain's connection has been developed. Stroke patients in the trial wear an earpiece and a pad on each arm, linked by wires to the device so that the click and shock can be continually delivered to them.
Research is vital to aid recovery of many conditions and this seems really positive and must give hope to Stroke sufferers. It is now more then 7 years since my life changing Stroke and my hand has not yet recovered. I am still keeping up with exercises and the use of the SaeboGlove and remain optimistic that one day I will fully recover. This research must give fresh and renewed optimism to the thousands of people who strive to recover.
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