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READ MORE: New Pre-Gait & Strengthening Exercises: Swing, Rockers, Eversion, & MorePre-gait and strengthening exercises are essential components of rehabilitation for individuals with mobility differences. At CIONIC, we’re on a mission to help you improve strength, balance, range of motion, and overall walking ability. We are excited to announce the latest updates to our app, which have been developed based on your valuable feedback to introduce more complex movement…
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READ MORE: Life After Stroke: Lee’s Story of Rehab, Hope, & the Road to RecoveryEvery year, nearly 800K people in the United States have a stroke. If you or a loved one survived a stroke, the road to recovery might seem challenging. A stroke can impact your physical, emotional, and psychological well-being in life-altering ways. But with the right rehabilitation plan and support system, life after stroke can still…
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READ MORE: CIONIC Staff Spotlight: Meet Our New Mobility Specialist, AdamWe’re excited to share that the CIONIC team is growing! Each new addition to our team brings a unique set of skills, experience, and education, all of which contribute to our company culture and mission to superpower human mobility. Today, we’re excited to introduce our newest team member, Adam! Tell us about yourself! I’m Adam.…
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READ MORE: CIONIC Stories: Yulia, on MS, Self-Compassion, Mobility, & MoreMeet Yulia. She was diagnosed with MS in 1997 when she was 15 years old. Her story is filled with ups and downs — with triumphs and tribulations. Through it all, she has worked hard to manage her MS, give back to others, learn to give herself compassion, and take a proactive role in regaining…
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READ MORE: 4 Evidence-Based Ways to Improve Ankle DorsiflexionAnkle dorsiflexion, or the ability to bring the foot upwards towards the shin, is important for maintaining mobility, stability, and balance. It’s also a key component of proper leg and foot alignment, which helps prevent injuries and falls. In this article, we’ll discuss several ways to improve ankle dorsiflexion, including stretching, strengthening exercises, and devices…
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READ MORE: A Beginner’s Guide to Plantarflexion and DorsiflexionAnkle mobility is needed for multiple movements, including standing, walking, jumping, getting up from a chair, and going up and down stairs. To perform these movements, plantarflexion and dorsiflexion are required. Lack of proper plantarflexion and dorsiflexion can lead to a number of injuries and even result in conditions like foot drop. What is dorsiflexion and plantarflexion?…
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READ MORE: 4 People, 4 Foot Drop Improvement StoriesIf you experience foot drop, you know how challenging it can be to deal with. Walking can become difficult and dangerous. You may be fearful of falling. And maintaining mobility can be a constant worry. However, with the right treatment, it’s possible to maintain — and even improve — your mobility. Here are some foot…
