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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

Centre for Rehab Engineering - University of Glasgow

The Centre for Rehabilitation Engineering (CRE) at the University of Glasgow works on fundamental and Locomat system for spinal injury rehabilitationapplied research in the application of engineering technologies within spinal cord injury medicine. 

The CRE has premier engineering expertise which links closely to clinical needs via long-standing research partnership with the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit. 

Through partnership with Hasomed GmbH and Anatomical Concepts (UK) Ltd, the CRE has succeeded in bringing novel clinical products to market, including the RehaBike, a recumbent tricycle system which allows people with paraplegia to cycle using functional electrical stimulation (FES) of the paralysed leg muscles (see lots of info on this site  www.fescycling.com).

Read more: Centre for Rehab Engineering - University of Glasgow

 

High-volume FES-cycling partially reverses bone loss in people with chronic spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury (SCI) leads to severe bone loss in the paralysed limbs and to increased fracture Balancing effectrisk.Since long bone fractures can lead to comorbidities and a reduction in quality of life, it is important to improve bone strength in people with chronic SCI.

In this prospective longitudinal cohort study, the authors investigated whether functional electrical stimulation (FES) induced high-volume cycle training can partially reverse the loss of bone substance in the legs after chronic complete SCI.

The authors conclude that high-volume FES-induced cycle training has clinical relevance as it can partially reverse bone loss and thus may reduce fracture risk at this fracture prone site.  

 

Read more: High-volume FES-cycling partially reverses bone loss in people with chronic spinal cord injury.

   

Scottish Centre for Innovation in Spinal Cord Injury

A new Scottish Centre for Innovation in Spinal Cord Injury opened its doors in August 2008.Scottish Centre for Innovation in Spinal Cord Injury

This creates 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.

The new research mezzanine, supported by the activities of the Scottish Centre for Innovation in Spinal Cord Injury, represents a unique research environment embedded dirctly 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

   

Study shows fes cycling benefits with children

A study in the Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine shows that FES Cycling has benefits for children with a spinal cord injury.  Although a small study, this research confirms the benefits expected with adults and spinal cord injury. 

Read more: Study shows fes cycling benefits with children

   

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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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