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READ MORE: FES Bike vs Cionic Neural Sleeve: Which Is Right for You?Functional Electrical Stimulation, or FES for short, is a powerful rehabilitation tool that helps individuals with neuromuscular impairments regain mobility and muscle function. Although FES itself is not new (more on that below), the way it’s delivered has advanced greatly. Over the last several years, a number of new assistive technologies—including an FES bike and…
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READ MORE: Function Meets Fashion: Bionic Clothing to Adaptive Clothing on the Runway & in Real Life“Show me your best model walk,” my friend Lizzie calls out as we saunter down Amsterdam Ave, walking off a particularly delectable Italian dinner in the Upper West Side of Manhattan. I strut ahead of her and then turn around to strike a pose. “Gorgeous! She’s a natural,” Lizzie laughs. Walking the runway for New…
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READ MORE: From Wheelchair to Walking: Christine’s Inspiring Spinal Cord Injury RehabChristine Gregory is a teacher, a deacon, a mother of four, and a grandmother of 15. She is passionate about her life and work, and an active member of her community. In December 2022, just after Christmas, Christine’s world was turned upside down. While running errands in her car, she was struck by a drunk…
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READ MORE: Walking After Stroke: The Role of Rehab, Gait Training, & Assistive DevicesWe recently observed Stroke Awareness Month, so here at CIONIC, we wanted to discuss a relevant topic: walking after surviving a stroke. As you might imagine, we feel very passionately about one’s ability to walk — especially for individuals with a mobility difference precipitated by a diagnosis like a stroke. Mobility is important not only for…
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READ MORE: CIONIC Stories: Blanca on Multiple Sclerosis, Disability, and Self-LoveMeet Blanca. Originally from Venezuela, she’s called the United States home for the last eight years. In May of 2018, her life took an unexpected turn. She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. This blog is a heartfelt account of her experiences — from the initial shock of her diagnosis to the challenges of living with…
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READ MORE: A Guide to Functional Training Exercises for Mobility in 1.16At CIONIC, we are committed to helping our customers improve their mobility. In addition to creating a range of protocols that target activities like walking and stationary cycling, we have developed a library of exercises targeting the major muscle groups of the leg, designed to improve strength and conditioning for the muscles and movement patterns…
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READ MORE: Walking Aids: A Guide to Canes, Crutches, Bionic Clothing, & MoreAccording to the NIH, approximately 14% of people in the U.S. live with a mobility impairment and have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs. Limited mobility can be caused by anything from aging or injuries to neurologic or muscular disorders. If you’re struggling with walking, walking aids can be used to improve your gait, balance, safety, and…
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READ MORE: Foot Drop Brace vs FES: Which is Right for You?8 min
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READ MORE: Managing MS: A Guide to Gait Training Exercises & Walking AidsLiving with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can be challenging. It manifests differently in each person, and symptoms often fluctuate and evolve over time. Whether you’re struggling with fatigue, muscle weakness, difficulty walking, spasticity, vision loss, or cognitive impairment, these symptoms can significantly impact your quality of life and ability to complete activities of daily living. This,…
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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…
