EXHIBIT 23.1 Consent of Independent Auditors We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements (Form S-8 Nos. 33-26053, 33-63962, 33-63964, 333-48155, and 333-46558) of our report dated August 23, 2002. With respect to the financial statements of Rehabilicare Inc. included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended June 30, 2002. /s/ Ernst & Young LLP Minneapolis, Minnesota September 26, 2002