Friday, January 27, 2012

Site Purpose

Guide to FES Cycling in the UKThis site provides information about FES Cycling (Functional Electrical Stimulation bikes) - and in particular the Hasomed, RehaMove FES bike.  Whether following spinal cord injury, stroke or with MS, the RehaMove and RehaBike systems offer the UK best value solutions to long term health, fitness and wellbeing.

If you would like a Guide Document to FES Cycling please Click Here - complete the form or Click the Image to Request a Copy

What is FES Cycling?

FES Cycling (sometimes referred to as an FES Bike) with RehaMove is an effective way of keeping fit when, following a spinal cord injury, stroke or MS, regular exercise is difficult to get.

This FES technology uses precise electrical stimulation to actively exercise the muscles of paralysed limbs improving circulation, easing spasms and much more following spinal injury. This is vital for long-term health.

The order and strength of the muscle contractions are controlled by a computerised stimulator - generating the power to pedal a motorised cycle - known as an FES Bike. The aim is to  actively work the muscles - building muscle bulk, strength and improving fitness and circulation benefits.  Effectively reversing many of the detrimental effects on fitness of the spinal injury.

FES BIke Benefits

Key benefits of a RehaMove or RehaBike FES Cycling are as follows (Proven in research studies since the 1980's)

  • Cardio-pulmonary fitness gains
  • Rebuild muscle strength and bulk
  • Improve bone density - stronger bones
  • Improve blood circulation
  • Improve intestinal & bladder function
  • Improve response to insulin (diabetes)
  • Decrease limb spasticity
  • Improved feelings of well-being

An FES bike is a useful in many conditions affecting the lower limbs including Paraplegia/ Spinal Cord Injury, MS, Transverse Myelitis and Stroke.  Used by thousands around the world at home and in hospital.
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FES Cycling Product Video

FES Cycling is a proven method of developing improved cardiovascular fitness and other health benefits following a spinal cord injury, stroke, Transverse Myelitis or MS. This short video is a basic introduction to the features and benefits. Dim lights

FES Cycling in a Minute

RehaMove from Hasomed is the most flexible and powerful FES Bike on the UK market. This short video introduces you to FES Cycling in about a minute. Allowing active exercise of paralysed muscle, this approach enhances cardiovascular fitness and more.. Dim lights

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Anatomical Concepts (UK) Ltd are Masters of Rehabilitation Engineering. Working with private individuals, healthcare professionals, businesses and the NHS since 1996.

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Anatomical Concepts (UK) Ltd
8-10 Dunrobin Court
Clydebank Business Park
Clydebank
Scotland

E: info@fescycling.com
T:+44(0)141-952-2323

Registered in Scotland No SC162409

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What's a RehaMove?

RehaMove is an FES Cycling system combining a motion trainer with a computerised muscle stimulator (RehaStim). Manufactured in Germany, this system is used successfully in thousands of homes, hospitals and clinics around the world and supported in the UK by Anatomical Concepts (UK) Ltd. The ideal FES bike for home exercise following a spinal cord injury.

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What does an FES Cycle do?

Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) has long been a research technique used to activate paralysed muscle with low levels of pulsed electrical current. The current is applied using adhesive pads (electrodes) over the muscles in question.

The FES Bike we offer (RehaMove and RehaBike) builds on past research and combines a sophisticated system of delivering stimulation to muscles with a motorised ergometer (cycle). The stimulation unit (RehaStim) included as part of a RehaMove or RehaBike system is a flexible and powerful system that can coordinate the stimulation of up to 8 muscle groups with the movement of the pedals of the cycle (or an arm crank too if the model has the arm training accessory).  By adjusting the stimulation, the user can easily set exercise targets to work progressively against  resistance.  Individuals gain important health benefits through regular use. Research evidence shows that using an FES Cycle is a very effective way of improving health following a spinal cord injury, stroke or with MS.

Can I use an FES Bike?

Almost certainly if you have a spinal cord injury with an intact lower motor neuron - the equipment can be used whether you are sensory complete or incomplete - best chance is between C5 and T9.  We also have ventilated clients using RehaMove.  Check out the benefits, features and contraindications.  Absolute contra-indications are relatively few.  Specifically they are applicable to

  • Users of certain types of cardiac pacemakers
  • Unhealed lower-limb fractures or open wounds
  • Pregnancy

Contact us for guidance about your personal situation.  You will find sample FES cycling case studies on the site and further details on this Rehabilitation Blog.

FES Cycling - Hasomed FES Bike in the UK for exercise after spinal injury

RehaStim2 Arrives

The New RehaStim 2 is coming. Improved colour graphics, intuitive to use and improved performance tracking in an affordable package.

The new stimulator, is expected to be available shortly and will sit alongside the proven RehaStim 1 which will continue to offer the best value FES Cycling system on the market. 

Fill in a contact request if you would like more information.

Guidance on FES Cycling and Leg Spasms

Leg spasms, or so-called “spasticity” in the muscles of the legs, are frequently encountered issues in persons who have had a spinal cord injury. These spasms range in intensity and the degree of inconvenience they present to a person.
Medication for spasticity is frequently prescribed but it can be difficult to find the optimum dose.  An alternative regime of FES Cycling, stretching and physically “challenging” the muscles has been suggested as practical methods of reducing or even eliminating these leg spasms.  This note represents practical guidance on using a RehaMove FES Cycling programme to help reduce leg spams.

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I tried an FES Cycle and my muscles didnt respond - what do I do?

Particularly with low-level Spinal cord injuries, there is a chance that "conventional" FES as used in all FES bikes, will not work.  This is probably because the so-called lower-motor neurons have been affected by the injury and the damage to nerves prevents FES from triggering muscle contractions.

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Reducing Cardiovascular Risk After Spinal Cord Injury

Recent research indicates that people with spinal cord injuries have an increased cardiovascular risk.  It has been suggested that heart disease is the primary cause of death in people with spinal cord injury.  People with a spinal cord injury are more at risk of coronary heart disease for three reasons:

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About Us

Anatomical Concepts (UK) Ltd are Masters of Rehabilitation Engineering. Working with private individuals, healthcare professionals, businesses and the NHS since 1996.

See our Corporate Site


Contact Us

Anatomical Concepts (UK) Ltd
8-10 Dunrobin Court
Clydebank Business Park
Clydebank
Scotland

E: info@fescycling.com
T:+44(0)141-952-2323

Registered in Scotland No SC162409

Part of Life

Remember this is not a treatment .. and not a "cure" - but can be a health-giving part of daily life.  This FES Cycling technology assists the client to exercise actively and receive fitness benefits otherwise not available.

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Derek Jones
William A Munro
Kenneth D Munro
William DeToro