Stroke recovery

Is Neubie Right for Me? 

Is Neubie Right for Me? 

At Virginian Rehabilitation & Wellness, we seek innovative technology to give our clients the best care possible and expedite their return to everyday activity. The Neubie (pronounced “New-Be”) is one of our newest pieces of technology that delivers direct current electrical stimulation to clients with a wide variety of symptoms and conditions to enhance therapy outcomes! We often have clients enter our clinic for the first time having never heard of the Neubie before, or unsure if the Neubie is appropriate for them. The Neubie can be used for a wide variety of conditions and symptoms, the list below discusses the issues/conditions that can benefit from the Neubie: 

2023 Reflections and 2024 Expectations

2023 Reflections and 2024 Expectations

This past year has been very eventful for our small company!  

With the support of our Board of Directors and team we opened our new Fairfax Hamaker outpatient clinic in June.  Our larger custom-designed space has enabled us to add innovative, advanced equipment so our clients can push their limits for even greater gains during their sessions!  

The Neubie – Unlocking Peak Physical Performance 

The Neubie – Unlocking Peak Physical Performance 

What do Saquan Barkley, Jameson Taillon, John Isner, and Mike Tyson have in common? They all have used the Neubie to recover from injury or improve their athletic performance.  Athletes across all levels of competition are always looking for competitive advantages over their opponents. Virginian Rehabilitation and Wellness provides individuals with the opportunity to unlock their peak physical potential through the use of the Neubie. The Neubie is an innovative treatment tool which can improve recovery timelines from injury or surgery, while also accelerating muscle strength gains and endurance to return individuals to sport or other meaningful physical activity to pre-injury levels and beyond.

Becoming a Stroke Rehab Specialist (CSRS) 

Becoming a Stroke Rehab Specialist (CSRS) 

Stroke is the leading cause of disability and affects more than 795,000 people yearly. This condition can cause significant changes in quality of life and ability to perform daily roles and responsibility. Therefore, as therapists, our role in helping individuals recover following a stroke is vital. However, not all clinicians are properly trained to provide the best care and rehabilitation for stroke. To help fill this need, the certification of Stroke Rehab Specialist (CSRS) was developed by Neurorecovery Unlimited. This certification provides a specialty education on current evidence for best practice with evaluation and treatment of the condition.  

Can Meditation Improve Attention, Memory, and Cognition? 

Can Meditation Improve Attention, Memory, and Cognition? 

One powerful tool for enhancing the functioning of the mind is meditation. Meditation is a technique that involves focusing your attention on a specific activity, for example, on breath, an object, such as a candle, or a thought, like a mantra. The idea is to train your mind to be more aware, present, and calm. Through regular meditation practice, you can improve your attention span and memory, among other cognitive abilities. 

Addressing Deficits Related to Stroke Using the Most Current Evidence and Technologies 

Addressing Deficits Related to Stroke Using the Most Current Evidence and Technologies 

If you or a loved one has been affected by a stroke, there are many ways that our rehabilitation team can support your recovery. Here are some updates about our team’s approach, including how we use our neuromuscular electrical stimulation Neubie device to promote improved efficiency of your recovery. Each therapy area has a specialized focus but we all work together to focus on the whole you!

Improving Hand and Arm Function with Innovative Technology

Improving Hand and Arm Function with Innovative Technology

The Neubie (pronounced New – Be) is exciting new technology in electrical stimulation that can be a vital tool to improve performance of the hand and arm especially following a stroke or other event that produces neurological damage. Unlike traditional e-stim, Neubie provides direct current, electrical stimulation that helps occupational therapists (OT) better identify muscular and nerve miscommunications and promote increased sensory and motor recovery. Improved communication between muscles and nerves helps clients achieve maximal function.