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Business As Unusual

Since the lock-down started, we have been working hard to ensure that our life-changing mobility and rehabilitation products are still available to those who need them most. We are now in a position to return….

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Paralympic Games Quiz

20 March 2020

With the majority of the country self-isolating, we thought we'd do our bit to keep the boredom at bay. We've produced a quick quiz to keep you alert in between whatever Netflix series you're currently….

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5 symptoms of Friedreich’s ataxia

27 February 2019

Friedreich’s ataxia is an inherited gene disorder. For sufferers, the gene is passed down from both parents. If the gene is passed down from only one parent, the person will be a carrier and does….

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This Is How to Stay Active if You Have a Disability

30 January 2019

For people living with a disability, it can be intimidating to participate in sports or activities. But, if you want to stay active and enjoy pushing your physical limits, you have several options available to….

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FES athletes club now setup on Strava

13 December 2018

Strava is a community of athletes (social fitness network) who share their activities and encourage each other with comments and club affiliations. It is used to track many sporting activities including: cycling, running and swimming using GPS data. Activities are recorded….

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Bed crisis in English SCI centres

7 December 2018

The SCI service in England provides care for patients from 8 SCI centres. A recent view by the NHS recommended an additional 54 beds for them, highlighting their capability to cope. To further exacerbate the….

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The medical necessity of FES for those with a SCI

30 November 2018

Following a SCI, common symptoms include loss of motor function and sensory function below the level of the injury. This results in the inability to perform certain physical activity, so alternative means of physical activity….

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Understanding depression after a SCI

29 November 2018

Depression is a common problem for people living with a SCI, with as many as 40% of people experiencing it during rehabilitation, and 20% a year after their injury. Unlike other emotions, such as grief,….

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New electrical stimulation research offers hope for quadriplegics

28 November 2018

For a quadriplegic, getting back the use of their hands is THE major factor in helping them achieve greater independence. Although there have been surgical attempts to achieve this in the past, these have tended….

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Electric Avenue – new technology making disabled lives better

16 November 2018

Technology is now evolving at such a rapid rate that new solutions that can support your health, fitness and improve lifestyle are being announced regularly. This can only be good news as their impact allows….

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Coping with a SCI as you get older

14 November 2018

Nowadays, as we get older, we are focused more on the quality of life we want to enjoy, as opposed to just postponing or preventing death. This means planning for when we get older, but….