Stroke Survivor Story: How Carol’s Recovery Exceeded Doctor Predictions

carol shashagwa talks about life after stroke and rehabbing with the fitmi

My name is Carolyn Shashaguay and I am 64 years old.

Back in February 2016 I experienced a brain bleed. That resulted in a stroke and my entire right side I couldn’t move.

I was in intensive care for one week and then I was moved to a hospital rehab. They were able to work with me and I was able to walk with a four-point cane when I was released.

After Release from the Hospital

I still couldn’t do much with my right arm.

My goal from the rehab was just to have me function where I could shower and get around with a wheelchair and be able to do small things.

I then started rehab, or I would go to rehab, and Icontinued doing that for 4 months. After that they told me that was all the improvement i should ever expect.

Then I was able to find the FitMi on the internet.

Continuing Therapy on Her Own

I was not going to give up so then I renewed my progress and it was able to measure it and actually I found a lot of progress and continued to improve.

The FitMi was something I could do myself.

My husband got it loaded on the computer and I was able to do it – it was fun.

I then continued to improve. Now I can currently drive and ride my bike and I travel and my husband and I do things together.

I have my confidence back and my abilities continue to improve.

And as far as the FitMi I have loved using it. You can see the progress continued on the scale on the computer.

It was easy to follow and easy to set up and I recommend anyone especially if they’ve been told they can’t improve. Because your brain will actually improve when you train it and that’s what you learn with the FitMi.

You get your courage back and you continue to improve because the body is amazing.

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You’re Really on a Roll! See how Jerry is regaining movement with FitMi home therapy

My husband is getting better and better!

“My name is Monica Davis but the person who is using the FitMi is my husband, Jerry. I first came across FitMi on Facebook. I pondered it for nearly a year. In that time, he had PT, OT and Speech therapy, as well as vision therapy.

I got a little more serious about ordering the FitMi when that all ended 7 months after his stroke. I wish I hadn’t waited to order it. He enjoys it and it is quite a workout!

He loves it when he levels up and gets WOO HOOs! It is a wonderful product! His stroke has affected his left side. Quick medical attention, therapy and FitMi have helped him tremendously!”

Monica & Jerry’s FitMi review

What are these “WOO HOOs” about?

FitMi is like your own personal therapist encouraging you to accomplish the high repetition of exercise needed to improve.

When you beat your high score or unlock a new exercise, FitMi provides a little “woo hoo!” as auditory feedback. It’s oddly satisfying and helps motivate you to keep up the great work.

In Jerry’s photo below, you can see him with the FitMi pucks below his feet for one of the leg exercises:

FitMi is beloved by survivors and used in America’s top rehab clinics

Many therapists recommend using FitMi at home between outpatient therapy visits and they are amazed by how much faster patients improve when using it.

It’s no surprise why over 14,000 OTs voted for FitMi as “Best of Show” at the annual AOTA conference; and why the #1 rehabilitation hospital in America, Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, uses FitMi with their patients.

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