In previous blog articles we have looked at the factors that impact the effectiveness of FES. For this article we are going to present a cost benefit analysis of Functional Electrical Stimulation when compared to….
17 August 2018 Read moreHelen Whately, MP for Faversham and Mid Kent, recently proposed a new bill in parliament to make air travel for disabled people easier. This would cover: The establishment of requirements about parking at airports for….
Read moreThe purpose of using Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) as exercise therapy is to restore normal musculoskeletal function or to reduce pain caused by diseases or injuries” US national library of medicine). As a result, to….
Read moreThe biggest and most prestigious Boccia event outside of the Olympics is being held in Liverpool from the 9th to the 19th August. Boccia is a Paralympic sport with no Olympic equivalent. It is a….
Read moreFollowing on from a previous article about the benefits of FES cycling for spinal cord injury (SCI) patients, this article looks at how to control the low-level risks and reviewing the therapy sessions. An essential….
Read moreAfter dealing with the immediate surgical implications of your condition, it is essential to consider your wider health, fitness and lifestyle needs. Neglecting this can have a negative impact on recovery and potentially lead to….
Read moreIn the final of a series of blog articles, we are going to look at the factors that impact the effectiveness of FES. This one covers pulse width and charge & torque. Read the first….
Read moreThe Disability Confident scheme supports employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to the workplace. Being Disability Confident could help a business discover someone it just can’t do without. Whether….
Read moreFunctional Electrical Stimulation (FES) is defined as “a rehabilitative technique where low level electrical voltages and currents are applied to an individual in order to improve or restore function lost to injury or disease” (Venkatasubramanian,….
Read moreIn the second of a series of blog articles, we are going to look at the factors that impact the effectiveness of FES. This one covers frequency and amplitude. Read the first article here. Read….
Read moreMultiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease in which the body attacks the myelin sheath surrounding nerves in the central nervous system, disrupting information flow. It is characterised by, among other symptoms, muscle weakness and….
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