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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

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.

 

NEW benefit for RehaMove users

The flexibility of RehaMove as your FES Cycling choice becomes clearer as the new Sequence Mode Software option is announced.  Until now the stimulator unit needed to be used in connection with a motion trainer. But no longer - its like having two systems for the price of one.

Read more: NEW benefit for RehaMove users

 

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

   

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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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