Damon Dunning has recovered some movement in his right hand! Because of this, he now qualifies for a special program at Oregon Health Science University Center for Health and Healing called High-Intensity Task Training. This is a major step in his recovery process, thanks to his persistence and his amazing brain.

The secret to recovering lost function after a stroke is LOTS and LOTS of repetitive movement. However, this repetitive movement also has to be interesting, challenging, motivating, and FUN - kind of like playing guitar is for Damon. The MusicGlove Hand Rehabilitation System was introduced late last year, based on robust research performed at UC-Irvine:

"Results of a randomized controlled trial of MusicGlove with individuals with stroke published in the Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation showed that people using MusicGlove had significantly greater improvements in hand function than people doing conventional hand exercises after only two weeks."

Damon is still early enough in the stroke recovery process to make vigourous change in his brain structure and function. If his friends on Facebook donate $10 - the price of a few beers - Damon will have this recovery tool at home to use anytime. Please help him get this as he travels the long recovery road!