Greg Alexander had a stroke in August 2018 that left his arm paralyzed. Therapy got him walking again, but nothing was bringing his arm back until a Myomo representative visited his clinic. Two months into using a MyoPro, he is already seeing more strength and more movement.
The Night of the Stroke
On August 8, 2018, Greg woke up around 3:00am and knew right away he was having a stroke. That night, of all nights, Greg was home alone. His wife was out of town, one of his sons was away at football camp and his other son was at a friend’s house. He knew he had to get help. After about 30 minutes of attempted calls, he was able to reach his sister and brother-in-law who live nearby. His brother-in-law picked him up and took him to Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Learning to Walk Again, and Looking for a Way to Move His Arm
The stroke initially left Greg paralyzed. He eventually was able to walk with a walker, and then finally with a cane. He received therapy to help with general function, but besides therapy, he did not have any other solutions to help him move his arm again. One day at therapy, Greg was asked to participate in an in-service where he met a Myomo representative. The team thought he would be a great candidate for the device and gave him confidence that he would be able to move his arm again with his very own MyoPro.
Trying the MyoPro for the First Time
When he first tried on the MyoPro, he felt hopeful. He felt that he might once again be able to use both arms and hands. He knows that realistically it will take time, but he is excited to try activities of daily living such as using a fork and knife with both hands.
Two Months In
Greg has been using his MyoPro for two months now and has already noticed an improvement in his bicep strength. He is ultimately moving more and more each day which makes him happier! Greg and his family are feeling very optimistic that he will continue to make these improvements as he uses his MyoPro for 6-8 hours a day with therapy.
Every stroke recovery is different, and Greg’s results are his own. Read more about stroke recovery, or find out whether you may qualify for a MyoPro evaluation.
Greg’s story is just one example. Read more patient stories to see how MyoPro is helping people regain arm function.
Learn more about regaining arm use with MyoPro.