Tuesday March 16 , 2010

Site Purpose

Guide to FES CyclingThis site has two intentions.  Information about FES (Functional Electrical Stimulation) - and in particular FES Cycling.  The second is to offer support and information to our clients. 

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

What is FES Cycling?

FES Cycling is an effective way of keeping fit when, following a spinal cord injury, regular exercise is difficult to get.

This is a therapeutic activity that uses transcutaneous electrical current to initiate muscle contractions of paralysed lower limbs in persons who have sustained a spinal cord injury or been affected by stroke or MS.

The order and strength of the muscle contractions are controlled by computer to generate the power to pedal a stationary cycle. The aim is not to provide passive motion - but to actively engage the muscles to generate muscle strength and improve fitness.

Benefits

Key benefits of FESCycling exercise are as follows:

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

FES is a useful in many cerebral motor lesions of the lower limbs including Paraplegia/ Spinal Cord Injury and Stroke

Applications

Specialists in Exercise Therapy Adopt RehaStim

Physability was established in 2003 by two exercise therapists; David Akroyd-Jones and Nicky Baldwin following the closure of the National Rehabilitation Centre for the Paralysed. The Centre based in Gloucestershire provides client-centred exercise therapy for clients from all over the U.K and overseas.  Physability use a RehaSrim FES system very creatively in their programmes.

Read more: Specialists in Exercise Therapy Adopt RehaStim

 

Standing Start Active Rehabilitation for SCI

Following his discStanding Startharge from The National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Peter Carr quickly realised there was very little opportunity for people with a spinal cord injury to continue with a specific rehabilitation or exercise regime. A chance conversation led Peter to embark on a journey that would take him to Project Walk in California and ultimately to establish Standing Start in the UK.  Standing Start is a not for profit Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Centre founded by Peter.

Read more: Standing Start Active Rehabilitation for SCI

 

FES Cycling Case Study Three

Marc is a 46-year-old male whose spinal injury was due to a car accident some 8 years ago.

Marc uses the RehaMove for Arms and Legs with Smart Card Option. Marc was very keen on exercise and fitness before his accident and specialised in weightlifting.

Read more: FES Cycling Case Study Three

   

FES Cycling Case Study Two

Ms X of Berkshire is a 37-year-old female who was injured in a car accident some four and a half years ago.

She is using a RehaMove for arms and legs with a Smart Card data logging option and now has five months experience using the system.

A great lover of step aerobics before her accident, Mrs X was keen to use an FES Cycling system as a way to keep fit and not lose too much muscle tone.

Read more: FES Cycling Case Study Two

 

FES Cycling Case Study One

RehaMove with Smart CardMr X of Durham is a 24-year-old male who writes 3 years after his accident playing rugby, which left him with a complete spinal cord lesion. He has been using a RehaMove for Arms and Legs with the Smart Card data logging option.

He initially started to use a RehaMove for legs and then upgraded to a combined system with Smart Card when this became available. He has 18 months
experience with the system. Mr X was very keen on exercise before his accident, playing rugby twice per week and working out in the gym for 4 to five sessions per week.

Read more: FES Cycling Case Study One

   

More Articles...

Page 1 of 4

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

Hasomed GmbH

 

SecureLive Badge