Device Controls Brain Waves in An Effort to Maximize Stroke Therapy (IMAGE)

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Device Controls Brain Waves in An Effort to Maximize Stroke Therapy

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Dr. Marcie Bockbrader adjusts an external brain stimulator on stroke survivor Debbie Hall at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Bockbrader is conducting a study with the device, known as NexStim, to see if stimulating the brain just before physical therapy can help improve a stroke patient`s response to rehab. See how it works here: bit.ly/1xf4e8j.

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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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