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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

The Product Range

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

 

New software is powerful tool for therapy

RehaStim UnitRehaStim has proved itself to be very effective for FES Cycling.  Partnered with a MOTOmed motion trainer, we have many clients around the world routinely exercising at home.  Whether following spinal cord injury or post-acute stroke, this technology has an evidence base supporting its use.  It’s often not considered therapy any more – this is about enhancing quality of life.

However, RehaStim DOES have a powerful role to assist therapists 

Read more: New software is powerful tool for therapy

   

RehaStim - Flexible and Powerful

RehaMove system

Anatomical Concepts now offer a new version of the RehaMove FES cycling system that adds arm exercise to an already world-class package. 

The fact is that RehaStim is the most flexible and powerful FES system on the market.  Designed to offer a full eight channels of controllable stimulation, RehaStim took a step further recently by the addition of new arm training software.  Working with the latest Reck MOTOmed systems this extended software brings arms and legs training together in an affordable offering. 

Read more: RehaStim - Flexible and Powerful

 

RehaStim - The Professionals Choice

RehaStim is a stimulation device offering a wide range of applications and an ease of use which is unique in Europe. RehaStim is the foundation device for numerous Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) application systems. Through special inputs and outputs, RehaStim can be connected to further devices. The device design aims to maximise patient safety.

The stimulator provides a number of application programs for practical use. In Science Mode, the user can flexibly control stimulation with a PC via a USB interface - a highlight for clinical research! This product is a highly flexible choice for those clinicians who wish to use Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) in therapy, rehabilitation or as part of the RehaBike and RehaMove systems.

Read more: RehaStim - The Professionals Choice

   

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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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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