When a stroke happens, it can feel like life comes to a sudden stop. Everyday movements you once took for granted like lifting your arm, opening your hand, or taking a step can suddenly feel impossible. But as Teresa’s story shows, recovery is not only possible, it’s powerful.
Through dedication, rehabilitation, and a little help from MusicGlove, Teresa regained hand function after her stroke and discovered just how much progress the brain can make with the right tools and persistence. Her journey is an inspiring reminder that healing takes time, but every small victory adds up.
A Life-Changing Moment
On March 24, 2018, Teresa’s life changed in an instant. She suffered a stroke caused by a carotid artery dissection or a tear in the artery on the right side of her neck. When the artery tore, it caused a blood clot that cut off circulation to part of her brain.
Because the stroke affected the right side of her brain, the left side of her body was impacted. She lost the ability to move her arm, open her hand, or use her fingers. Even walking without assistance felt out of reach.
“I was not able to move or lift my arm, move my fingers, or open my hand. It clenched tightly.”
Like many survivors, Teresa faced not only physical limitations but also the emotional challenge of rebuilding her confidence and independence from the ground up.
The Early Stages of Recovery
The first few months after her stroke were full of small steps forward and a lot of hard work. Teresa dedicated herself to rehabilitation exercises, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.
Four months after her stroke, she celebrated a huge milestone: walking on her own again. But her hand recovery remained especially difficult. Spasticity caused her hand to stay clenched, and simple tasks like holding a cup or buttoning a shirt were frustratingly out of reach.
That’s when she discovered MusicGlove, a fun, music-based hand therapy tool designed to help stroke survivors improve movement through interactive exercises.
How MusicGlove Helped Teresa Reclaim Movement
Once Teresa started using MusicGlove, everything began to change. The device turned her therapy into something she looked forward to with each session combining rhythm, repetition, and real-time feedback to help her brain and body reconnect.
“After using the MusicGlove, my hand doesn’t clench like it used to. It stays open, I can move my fingers, and I can hold things again.”
Each song encouraged her to complete hundreds of purposeful hand movements, helping her build strength and coordination in ways traditional therapy couldn’t match. Over time, she regained the ability to open her hand naturally, grasp objects, and use her hand for daily activities again.
MusicGlove didn’t just help her recover movement, it helped her rebuild confidence.
The Power of Consistency
Teresa’s story highlights one of the most important lessons in stroke recovery: consistency matters. Neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to rewire and form new connections, thrives on repetition. The more you practice, the stronger those new pathways become.
“The more you use it, the better off your hand is. It’s been very useful for me.”
MusicGlove makes that repetition feel less like a chore and more like a game. Each movement is tracked, progress is visible, and every note played becomes a small step toward recovery.
A Message of Encouragement
For Teresa, recovery hasn’t been easy but it’s been worth every bit of effort. Her determination, along with support from her therapists and tools like MusicGlove, helped her rediscover movement, independence, and hope.
“I would recommend the MusicGlove to anybody who wants to help their hand and get it moving again.”
Her message to other survivors is simple but powerful: keep going. Celebrate the small wins. Stay consistent. And believe in what your brain can do when given the right opportunity to heal.
What Is MusicGlove?
MusicGlove is an interactive hand therapy device created by Flint Rehab to help people recovering from stroke, brain injury, or other neurological conditions improve hand movement through music-based exercises.
It’s clinically proven to help users improve hand function in just two weeks with only six total hours of use. By combining fun gameplay with evidence-based therapy, MusicGlove helps activate neuroplasticity which is key to regaining movement after neurological injury.
You can use it at home or in a clinic, making it an ideal choice for anyone who wants to stay engaged and motivated in their recovery journey.
Learn more about the MusicGlove here
A Story of Hope and Progress
Teresa’s journey is a beautiful reminder that recovery doesn’t stop when formal therapy ends. With the right mindset, tools, and dedication, progress can continue for years after a stroke.
Every movement counts. Every repetition matters. And every step forward, no matter how small, brings you closer to independence.
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