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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

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FES Cycling - Fitness after spinal cord injury

FES Cycling Aids Individuals following a Stroke

A new study published in the European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine FES Cycling applied to stroke recoveryfocused on whether FES Cycling could be beneficial in the rehabilitation of post-acute stroke patients.   Seventy percent of the FES Cycling patients learned how to perform the sit to stand movement with three different rising speeds whilst no patients in the control group could achieve this.

Twenty postacute inpatients were recruited and randomly assigned to two groups.  One group receiving FES Cycling as part of their therapy and the other group a standard rehabilitation programme.  Both groups received 3 hours of rehabilitation per day for four weeks. 

Read more: FES Cycling Aids Individuals following a Stroke

 

New things you can do with a RehaStim

New possibilities with FESI was told at a recent meeting, “Ah yes, you offer that cheaper FES system don’t you?”

It didn’t take me long to realize that it was important to write and give everyone a wider grasp of our products.   Whilst I am happy to confirm that our FES Cycling systems are generally seen as less expensive than the competition, there is actually quite a bit more to say about them.  You might like the sound of what I have to say.

Whether offered to an individual client or used as a part of therapy, the modular , “bolt-on” design in our RehaMove FES systems gives unmatched flexibility, adjustability and value for money.  We see this as a good thing.

Here are few things we would like you to know - whether your a Therapist or a potential FES Cycling client

 

Read more: New things you can do with a RehaStim

   

RehaStim - New Software Extends Function

RehStim unitThe RehaStim FES stimulator is the heart of our FES bike but did you know it can also be much more than that.  When the RehaStim "bolts on" to a Reck MOTOmed it creates the RehaMove FES Cycling machine, used in the homes of many private clients.  This is a great value proposition - but its also a very flexible and powerful choice for therapists and individuals alike.  For example,

Read more: RehaStim - New Software Extends Function

   

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

   

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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.

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

E: info@fescycling.com
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