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Stroke

Aging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation

Clinical Practice

Neuroplasticity

Technology

Vagus Nerve Stimulation Paired with High-intensity Task-specific Occupational Therapy Training for Chronic Stroke: A Case Series

Monday, October 27, 2025

8:45 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Station 7

Presenting Author(s)

Katherine D. Enzler, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA

Physical Therapist & Clinical Research Specialist
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
AM

Ashley Madsen, OT, MSOT, OTR/L (she/her/hers)

Occupational Therapy Clinical Supervisor
Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital in partnership with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
AM

Alyssa Meyers, OT, MSOT, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist
Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital in partnership with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Non-presenting Author(s)

Jessica Buchanan, PT, DPT, CLT (she/her/hers)

Physical Therapist
MicroTransponder, Inc.

Non-presenting author(s)

Caitlin Deom, PT, DPT (she/her/hers)

Physical Therapist & Inpatient Therapy Manager
Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital in partnership with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Learning Objectives:

...describe the benefits of pairing vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) with rehabilitation exercises for chronic ischemic stroke survivors.
...summarize the results of this retrospective case series and the effects on upper extremity arm and hand function for stroke survivors.
...describe the eligibility and candidacy criteria for Vivistim implant