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….
16 November 2018 Read moreExercising at a high intensity after a complete spinal cord injury can be challenging. But there are many good reasons why you should, ranging from enhanced cardiovascular function to decreased depression and increase cognition. Functional….
Read moreContracture is the adaptive shortening to the muscular structures exacerbated by immobility of a joint. It is caused by secondary complications of spasticity following nervous system damage and is common in conditions such as acquired….
Read more10th – 11th Oct 2018, Holiday Inn, Winchester In October, Cyclone will be participating at the Hobbs Rehabilitation Masterclass in Neuro Technology (MINT) at the Holiday inn in Winchester. This 2-day event is designed for….
Read moreOur Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) consultants were recently in the Stoke Mandeville National Spinal Injuries Centre (NSIC) installing a new Xcite system. This, their second Xcite, will be based on their Paediatric Ward and will….
Read moreReason for using RT300 Chris has been using the RT300 over 4 times per week continuously for over 18 months, completing 380 sessions. From looking at the progression Chris has made from starting his FES….
Read moreReason for using RT300 Wanted something to exercise his legs and felt that the stimulation provided by the RT300 offered the best opportunity Craig has been using the RT300 for over 4 years and has….
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 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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