Thursday September 09 , 2010
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FES Cycling is a proven method of developing improved cardiovascular fitness and other health benefits following a spinal cord injury, stroke or with MS. This short video is a basic introduction to the features and benefits.

FES Sports Day

This short video celebrates the Second FES Sport Event which was held in Glasgow on the 19th & 20th June 2009. It shows some photographs from the event against a music soundtrack. Hope you like it.

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

Sports Day Gallery

FES Cycling - Fitness after spinal cord injury

Importance of exercise after spinal cord injury

Exercise is good for everyoneCardiovascular conditioning is essential to maintaining a healthy heart muscle and to having the endurance to meet our daily activity needs. This is true for all of us.  Following a spinal cord injury, there may be additional challenges to getting enough exercise, but research has shown the value of ensuring that some form of exercise with sufficient intensity becomes a lifestyle choice.  

This article looks at some of the basic facts of spinal cord injury and briefly reviews some aspects of exercise and its importance.

Read more: Importance of exercise after spinal cord injury

 

The Truth about RehaMove FES Cycling System

You know that competition is a good thing.  It makes for better value for a purchaser and acts as an incentive to product development - at least in an ideal world.  You will notice on this site we don't - and wont criticise other products or ideas. Nor do we do this behind anyone's back.  We know that not everyone who might benefit from our systems can get one right now  - we would like that to change and its important that accurate information about benefits and features gets out into everyday life.

We always try to accurately and fairly describe our products so that you out there can make up your own mind. Now RehaMove is, we believe the most flexible and powerful system of its kind on the market.  We have put together an information sheet that describes the history, development and background to the RehaMove system.  We hope you find it worth a read. 

Click the image below to read on line, or click here to request a copy by email.

   

Features and Benefits of RehaMove FES Cycling System

New content on the site summarises the value - the features and benefits of the RehaMove system.

See for yourself - we believe it offers the best value and performance on the market - and in a future proof design.

See the following link - or choose PRODUCTS and RehMove-Detailed from the drop down menu.

Make your own comparisons with anything else on the market.

   

FES Cycling - Is it valid for clients with MS

Multiple Sclerosis can restrict exercise participationRehaMove and lead to a reduction in fitness. Along with this restriction goes a higher risk of health complications and illness in the longer term. 

It's understandable that many people with Multiple Sclerosis steer clear of regular exercise because they're afraid it might increase their fatigue or because they feel they simply aren't up to it.  But with a properly managed regime, always taking into account a person's individual limitations, exercise is a good thing both
physically and mentally.  In this article we examine whether FES Cycling can provide that precisely controlled exercise sought by persons with Multiple Sclerosis.

Read more: FES Cycling - Is it valid for clients with MS

   

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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.

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Part of Life

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

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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