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Setting Functional Goals & Expectations

for Upper Limb Recovery with Vivistim Therapy^™

September 16, 2026

Original Air Date

On-Demand Webinar

Featured Speaker:

Emily Salveson, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist & Neuromodulation Lead Therapist

Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, Allina Health

This webinar explores strategies for preparing patients for Vivistim Therapy through expectation setting, collaborative goal development, and effective communication of progress. Participants will learn how to establish meaningful functional goals, translate them into treatment plans, and help patients recognize progress throughout recovery.

Topics Discussed

Set realistic expectations for Vivistim Therapy
Develop meaningful functional goals with patients and caregivers
Translate goals into individualized treatment plans
Recognize and communicate patient progress
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The Vivistim^® Paired VNS^™System (Vivistim) is intended to be used to stimulate the vagus nerve during rehabilitation therapy in order to reduce upper extremity motor deficits and improve motor function in chronic ischemic stroke patients with moderate to severe arm impairment. Do not use if you have had a bilateral or left cervical vagotomy. Risks may include, but are not limited to pain after surgery, hoarseness, bruising, swelling, coughing and throat irritation. Infection leading to explant is a risk associated with any device surgery. For full safety information, please see www.vivistim.com/safety. Individual results may vary.