SaeboMind

Product Description

Features:

Evidence-based SaeboMind treatment for rehabilitation of movement after a neurological injury such as a stroke or brain injury involves actively listening to audio recordings and imagining what it would be like to perform the activity using the affected side.

• Choose from a variety of arm and leg every day activities in the SaeboMind Exercise Portal.

• Total practice time ranges from 20-30 minutes for one audio file.
• All audio files start with Introduction Meditation and end with a Closing Meditation that includes:
  • Progressive Muscle Relaxation – a mindful sequence of contraction and relaxation of muscle groups to increase awareness and develop control of muscles;
  • Deep Breathing – promotes a relaxation response to lower stress and increase focus, increasing oxygen and blood flow to brain and body;

Note: Intervention must include the introductory and closing meditation sequences for effectiveness.

Tip: For best results, each sequence can easily be performed following an initial direction by a therapist, non therapist (e.g. relative, friend, support worker) or by closely following the instructions in this manual.

Indications for Use:

• Following a neurological injury that has resulted in difficulty moving one or both sides of the bodies due to weakness or motor control impairments.
• Must be able to concentrate for the duration of a session (20-30 minutes)
• Listening to mental practice tends to work best on those that can:
  • understand concepts regarding mental rehearsal
  • actively listen and imagine a visual picture in the mind
  • understand (most) spoken directions.
• You can still qualify for mental practice even if you can’t move/feel your affected limb(s).

Precautions:

There are no known adverse effects for participating in mental practice. However, it is highly important to follow the below guidelines:

• Always perform mental practice in a chair or bed that is considered supportive, safe, and secure.
• Ensure all of your assistive equipment is within reach to avoid falls.
• Don’t physically perform any of the actions described during mental practice.
• SAEBOMIND EXERCISE AUDIO FILES ARE INTENDED FOR LISTENING AND MENTAL PRACTICE OF A TASK ONLY.
• After finishing your mental practice session, it is common to be very relaxed as you come back to awareness in your room. As a general precaution, be sure to give yourself time to sit up and stretch, move your muscles, and become alert before getting out of your chair/bed. This will help to reduce the risk of losing balance or becoming light headed from getting up too quickly.