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 moreThere are now many medical studies that show how Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) cycling can improve health. We summarised a few in a recent blog article on the medical necessity of FES. While there is….
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 moreStrava 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….
Read moreFollowing 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….
Read moreNowadays, 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….
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….
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