Recover Faster with Digit Widget After Stroke
A proven biomechanical solution that bridges the gap between rehab and real-life movement, offering a gentle way to recovery.
Why Hand Recovery After Stroke Requires More Than Standard Rehab?
For many stroke survivors, the hand doesn’t follow the mind’s intent. Fingers may curl and resist movement, making even small tasks frustrating. Improving hand mobility after stroke takes time, and often needs more support than exercises or splints alone can provide.
Reclaim your range of motion and independence to move.
Is post-stroke hand stiffness taking away your independence?
Hand recovery after a stroke might not be easy and quick. Patients often struggle with multiple challenges.
- Contracted fingers make hygiene and dressing hard
- Trouble holding objects, writing, or driving
- Relying on caregivers for basic activities of daily life
- Ongoing frustration from slow or stalled progress
- Difficulty using standard rehab tools
Traditional therapies fall short in restoring PIP joint function after stroke
Slow or minimal improvement
Discomfort or skin breakdown from splints
Lack of measurable progress
High recurrence of contracture
Need for surgical correction when conditions worsen
Digit Widget: a unique stroke rehab option that treats persistent finger contractures
What Makes It Ideal for Post-Stroke Rehab?
Applies skeletal extension torque to straighten fingers over time
Lengthens soft tissues without damaging the skin or causing pain
Maintains finger flexion, enabling an active lifestyle throughout treatment
Fast outpatient treatment, typically completed in under 20 minutes
What sets Digit Widget apart in hand recovery after a stroke
Minimally invasive, pain-free relief
- 5-10 degrees of joint extension gained per week
- Avoids the risks associated with injections
- May be ideal for patients with medical complications
Designed for 24/7 comfort
- No pressure points, no blisters, no loss of circulation
- Comfortable and flexible, encouraging high compliance
- Lightweight for continuous wear
Activity encouraged, not restricted
- Preserves flexion and functional use of the hand
- Reduces stiffness and enhances range of motion
- Supports everyday tasks and light activity during treatment
Effective and Ready to Use
- Single-use, sterile system with everything needed for ease of use
- Proven results from more than 19,000 cases
Digit Widget Case Studies
Case Study – 1
Dupuytren’s Contracture
Courtesy of John Agee, M.D.
This case study involves an 83-year-old man …read more
Case Study – 3
Trauma
Courtesy of Alonso Escalante, MD
Six months prior to being referred to Dr. Escalante …read more
Case Study – 4
Dupuytren’s Contracture
Courtesy of WB Ericson, M.D.
This patient is a healthy 60 year old white male who …read more
Case Study – 5
Dupuytren’s Contracture
Courtesy of John Agee, M.D.
This case study involves a 73 year-old female with…read more
Reverse finger contracture, restore strength.
FAQs
How long does it take to recover hand function after a stroke?
Recovery timelines vary, but for post-stroke hand contractures, it often takes several weeks to months, depending on severity. Patients using the Digit Widget typically see 5–10 degrees of joint extension improvement per week.
Is there a way to fix curled fingers without major surgery?
Yes. If you’re looking to avoid complex surgery or injections, there are minimally invasive options. Digit Widget, for example, is installed through a quick outpatient procedure and works over time to straighten fingers without causing trauma or pressure on the skin.
What helps the most with hand recovery after a stroke?
It is believed that consistent movement, early therapy, and targeted interventions are key. While stroke rehab equipment for hands like therapy balls or resistance bands, can help improve coordination, they may not be effective if fingers are already stiff or contracted. In such cases, mechanical correction devices like Digit Widget can help.
Can I still use my hand during contracture treatment?
Yes, with the right solution. Devices like Digit Widget allow you to continue daily activities while undergoing treatment. Unlike rigid splints, Digit Widget encourages flexion and extension exercise during recovery, so your hand remains useful throughout recovery.