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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

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. 

RehaMove for arm trainingThe user can start with our predefined programmes or modify them for truly custom applications.  Selecting the default arm training programme will assume you wish to use biceps and tricep muscles on both arms, but just as with any of the leg training your not stuck with this.  You can add additional muscle groups at will.

RehaStim is only available from Anatomical Concepts in the UK and works together with a Reck MOTOmed Viva2 - the result is the RehaMove system.  This FES Cycling system offers the best performance and flexibility on the market with a keen price.

The neat arm training accessory can be added to an existing RehaMove leg training system and rotates out of the way for leg training.  Just choose custom grips and step up to a new level of exercise performance.  Enquire by completing an on line form here

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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