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Vivistim @vivistimsystem

The FDA-approved Vivistim® Paired VNS™ System is used in conjunction with #rehabilitationtherapy to improve upper limb function for #strokesurvivors.

Joined March 2022
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Vivistim@vivistimsystem
26 Feb 2023
Vivistim® helps improve hand and arm function 2-3 times more than conventional stroke rehabilitation alone. Visit Vivistim.com to review safety information and learn about this groundbreaking, FDA-approved technology for ischemic stroke survivors. #vnsforstroke
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“I made soup last weekend and I didn’t have to ask for any help, even though opening cans and packages are usually really hard for me." ~ Debby Robertson, stroke survivor and Vivistim user To learn more and review safety information, visit qrcodes.pro/vbdPY7.

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📽️ : Take a look at this news story about a Tampa Bay area woman who says the device has been a game changer in her recovery after stroke. Tap here to learn more and review safety information: qrcodes.pro/HV3OzU. abcactionnews.com/news/ancho…
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💻 Now Available On-Demand - This Vivistim Victory Educational Webinar features Captain Ronald Beasley (Ret.), a 23-year U.S. Navy Veteran and stroke survivor. Tap here to watch and review safety information: qrcodes.pro/HV3OzU
This Vivistim Victory Educational Webinar features Captain Ronald Beasley (Ret.), a 23-year U.S. Navy Veteran and stroke survivor.

ALT This Vivistim Victory Educational Webinar features Captain Ronald Beasley (Ret.), a 23-year U.S. Navy Veteran and stroke survivor.

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We’re proud to announce that Vivistim is now available at @PennMedicine. To learn more and review safety information, visit Vivistim.com/safety.

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Penn Neurosurgery@PennNSG
20 Jun 2025
A new treatment for #stroke survivors is now available at @PennMedicine. Today @iahncajigas and Liming Qiu, MD implanted the first paired vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) device in a patient. Paired with physical therapy, VNS can help stroke survivors regain motor function.
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📢 A remarkable first for Connecticut, veterans & our groundbreaking Vivistim System! prn.to/43KEOFr: Connecticut establishes $2 million Neuromodulation Center of Excellence to provide veterans w/ access to Vivistim Therapy. Review safety info: bit.ly/3qmTqt9
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🤜 🤛 Meet Jessica and Dave! Two stroke survivors who used Vivistim to regain function in their hands and arms. Learn more & review safety info: qrcodes.pro/HV3OzU. #vivistimvictory #strokesurvivors #strokeawarenessmonth
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Providing 2-3 times more improvement in hand and arm function than stroke therapy alone, FDA-approved Vivistim pairs vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) with stroke therapy to promote neuroplasticity. Learn more & review safety info: qrcodes.pro/HV3OzU.
Vivistim Therapy helps provide 2-3 times more improvement in hand and arm function than stroke rehabilitation alone for ischemic stroke survivors.

ALT Vivistim Therapy helps provide 2-3 times more improvement in hand and arm function than stroke rehabilitation alone for ischemic stroke survivors.

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An FDA-approved breakthrough technology, Vivistim enhances the effectiveness of stroke therapy by pairing vagus nerve stimulation with high-repetition, task-specific #ot or #pt. Review safety info: qrcodes.pro/HV3OzU.
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With Vivistim, this stroke survivor celebrates being able to bring food to their mouth. 💪 Learn more and review safety information, visit qrcodes.pro/HV3OzU.
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During this stroke survivor's final Vivistim Therapy session, she made avocado toast and then cleaned up predominantly using her affected side, her non-dominant hand and arm. Learn more about FDA-approved Vivistim Therapy and review safety information: qrcodes.pro/HV3OzU.
During this stroke survivor's final Vivistim Therapy session, she made avocado toast and then cleaned up predominantly using her affected side, her non-dominant hand and arm.

ALT During this stroke survivor's final Vivistim Therapy session, she made avocado toast and then cleaned up predominantly using her affected side, her non-dominant hand and arm.
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Regain more upper extremity function with Vivistim Therapy. Pairing vagus nerve stimulation with stroke therapy helps build new neural connections to bypass damaged areas in the brain​. Learn more and review safety information: qrcodes.pro/HV3OzU.
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💪 The FDA-approved Vivistim System pairs vagus nerve stimulation with physical or occupational therapy to help ischemic stroke survivors improve hand & arm function 2-3 times more than traditional stroke therapy alone. Learn more and review safety info: qrcodes.pro/HV3OzU.
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With Vivistim, this stroke survivor can now 💊 pick up their morning pills. 💪 To learn more about FDA-approved Vivistim Paired VNS Therapy for ischemic stroke survivors to improve their hand and arm function, and to review safety information, visit qrcodes.pro/HV3OzU.
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🧠 We emphasize the principle of salience because we know a key to increasing neuroplasticity for stroke survivors is ensuring therapy tasks are relevant enough for the brain to respond. Learn more & review safety info: qrcodes.pro/HV3OzU
Salience is a key principle of Paired VNS Therapy for stroke survivors.

ALT Salience is a key principle of Paired VNS Therapy for stroke survivors.

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Vivistim Therapy in Practice: Whether wanting more independence for daily meal preparation or less frustration when getting something to drink, stroke survivors want to improve their ability to pour ingredients. To learn more and review safety info, visit qrcodes.pro/vbdPY7
Vivistim Therapy in Practice: Whether wanting more independence for daily meal preparation or less frustration when getting something to drink, stroke survivors frequently ask therapists to help them improve their ability to pour ingredients.

ALT Vivistim Therapy in Practice: Whether wanting more independence for daily meal preparation or less frustration when getting something to drink, stroke survivors frequently ask therapists to help them improve their ability to pour ingredients.

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With Vivistim, this stroke survivor can now 🤝 shake hands, 🎸 strum a guitar, 👃 clean their nose and 👥 hug. 💪 Learn more and review safety information: qrcodes.pro/HV3OzU. #vivistimvictory #strokesurvivors #stroketherapy
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FDA-approved Paired VNS™ Therapy can help ischemic stroke survivors regain 2-3 times more hand and arm function that traditional stroke therapy alone. Here's how to determine who is a candidate. Learn more & review safety info: qrcodes.pro/vbdPY7. #strokesurvivors
FDA-approved Paired VNS™ Therapy can help ischemic stroke survivors regain 2-3 times more hand and arm function that traditional rehabilitation therapy alone. Here's how to determine who is a candidate.

ALT FDA-approved Paired VNS™ Therapy can help ischemic stroke survivors regain 2-3 times more hand and arm function that traditional rehabilitation therapy alone. Here's how to determine who is a candidate.

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Our Vivistim users agree; you'll absolutely get out of it everything you put into it if you make the time commitment for the in-clinic Vivistim Therapy and remain consistent with your homework. Learn more review safety info: qrcodes.pro/HV3OzU.
Vivistim Therapy for ischemic stroke rehabilitation involves 90-minute sessions, 3 times per week, for 6 weeks.

ALT Vivistim Therapy for ischemic stroke rehabilitation involves 90-minute sessions, 3 times per week, for 6 weeks.

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With Vivistim, this stroke survivor can now dress better and go grocery shopping by moving the grocery cart with both hands. 💪 Learn more and review safety information: qrcodes.pro/HV3OzU. #vivistimvictory #strokesurvivors #stroketherapy
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Vivistim Victory: In his 5th week of Vivistim Therapy this stroke survivor cut his own fingernails. 💪 Integrate FDA-approved Vivistim into your practice. Click here to learn more and review safety information: qrcodes.pro/HV3OzU.
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