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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

Links

Reliable Continence Management:  Manfred Sauer

Urinary leg bags or catheter bags specifically for wheelchair users or Discreet Thigh Bags for use under short clothing, self-adhesive latex free urinary sheaths or condoms, discreet pocket sized urinals (URIbag’s are great for anyone, from kids to the elderly when traveling away from home), catheter valves, intermittent catheters for ISC and much more.  

Manfred Sauer UK Ltd. is a Company that manufactures and markets its own range of  unique ‘Continence Appliances’.  People that use them design the products and run the Company.  The Company is owned by a charitable foundation so there are no ‘fat-cat’ shareholders demanding their cut of any profits.  95% of the products are available on UK doctors/nurses prescription and cost the NHS significantly less than many alternative products currently available.   A helpline service is also available with practical advice from product users in plain English!

www.manfred-sauer.co.uk  or www.legbags.com


Walkoncemore Research Charity
Walkoncemore

Wlakoncemore consists of a small group of trustees and the founder Jenni Mellis who was personally touched by spinal cord injury toward the end of 2003.  Wlakonce more are passionate about raising substantial funds in order to issue grants to the most cutting edge projects in the fight to cure spinal cord injury

www.walkoncemore.org


Scottish Centre for Innovation in Spinal Cord InjuryScottish Centre for Innovation in Spinal Cord Injury

Welcome to the Scottish Centre for Innovation in Spinal Cord Injury. We are a multidisciplinary alliance of engineers, scientists and clinicians carrying out fundamental and applied clinical research in all disciplines relevant to the treatment and quality of life of people with spinal cord injury.

The focus for research activity is the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit (QENSIU) at Glasgow's Southern General Hospital. QENSIU provides acute care, primary rehabilitation and lifelong follow-up for all patients with spinal cord injury in Scotland.

We are pleased to announce the completion in August 2008 of a new research facility within QENSIU. The new research mezzanine, supported by the activities of the Scottish Centre for Innovation in Spinal Cord Injury, represents a unique research environment embedded within the clinical service. This opens a new chapter in human spinal cord injury research, and will add an important dimension to the comprehensive care package available to people in Scotland living with spinal cord injury.

Professor Kenneth J Hunt FRSE, Director of Research

Mr David Allan FRCS, Director QENSIU

 


 

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

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