What is Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)? Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) is the application of electrical current to excitable tissue to improve or restore functions lost in neurologically compromised subjects” (Peng et al., 2010). It is a subgroup of electrical….
7 May 2019 Read moreTurning a negative into a positive can be a life-affirming event, but in many cases requires determination and hard work to achieve. Sarah Piercy, is a prime example of this. Sarah was born with arthrogryposis….
Read moreIt is forecast that by 2019 around 2.5 billion people worldwide will be using a touch-screen smartphone. While most of us now can’t imagine life without one, the benefits are not available to everyone. High-level….
Read moreHunters Moor Rehabilitation centre, part of the Christchurch Group, have just received a Restorative Therapies RT300-SL functional electrical stimulation (FES) bike to add to their expanding range of rehabilitation equipment. Hunters Moor offers specialist neuro-behavioural,….
Read moreAerobility is run largely by disabled aviators, for disabled people. Setup 25 years ago, they now have a fleet of 5 aircraft with a head office at Blackbushe, Camberley, complete with a dedicated classroom and….
Read moreThe millions of disabled people who are looking to enter, or progress in, the jobs market face many barriers. Looking for a new job is hard enough when you are not disabled, but when recruiters….
Read moreHave you ever thought that if you had a certain piece of equipment your life would be a lot easier, then found that no one makes it? Well, the Remap Charity was set up to….
Read morePurple Tuesday is the UK’s first accessible shopping day, established to recognise the importance and needs of disabled consumers, raise awareness of the value of the Purple Pound, and promote inclusive shopping. Taking place on….
Read moreJoin our campaign to get the law changed on disabled parking bays I visited my local Asda on Thursday evening. The car park there is currently a bit of a mess as they are upgrading….
Read moreGood luck to all the athletes from the 18 nations taking part in the Invictus Games in Sydney from today till next Saturday The Invictus Games is an international adaptive multi-sport event, created by Prince Harry, in which wounded,….
Read moreFounded in 1976, Calvert Trust is the inspiration of John Fryer-Spedding, whose vision was to enable people with disabilities to benefit from outdoor activities in the countryside. The Lake District Calvert Trust now employs 42….
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