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READ MORE: Walking with Style: Blanca’s Story of MS, Mobility, & Adaptive FashionMeet Blanca. She is a disability advocate with a passion for adaptive fashion. She was first diagnosed with MS in 2018. In 2019, she suffered paralysis in her left leg, and her world was turned upside down. Here is her story. Navigating the unknown in the early days of her diagnosis At the time of…
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READ MORE: Electrode Placement for Foot Drop: Donning + Configuring the Neural SleeveThe benefits of FES for foot drop are undeniable. Here at CIONIC, we’re proud to offer highly adaptive, smart, wearable technology that harnesses the power of functional electrical stimulation. One important aspect of using the Neural Sleeve is learning proper electrode placement for foot drop. Here’s some guidance to help you position and tune your…
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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: CIONIC Stories: It Just Keeps Getting BetterThere is quite possibly nothing more alarming and disorienting than waking up in the ICU after an emergency surgery with absolutely no idea where you are and what happened. Unfortunately for me, this was my reality…
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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: The Path to Progress: A Guide to Exercises for Stroke PatientsA stroke can be a life-altering event, impacting not only physical health but also mental and emotional well-being. Survivors often face challenges in regaining strength, mobility, and independence. However, through targeted exercises and rehabilitation, many stroke patients can make significant progress in their recovery journey. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore a range of exercises…
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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: Jan’s Story: Movement, Motivation, and Cerebral Palsy Awareness MonthIf you are part of the CIONIC community, undoubtedly you have met Jan. Her incredible story was first featured on CBS Bay Area while she was part of our original home trial, and she has been a shining light in our community ever since we first met her almost two years ago. Jan has a diagnosis of…
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READ MORE: CIONIC Stories: Susan on MS, Foot Drop, & the Cionic Neural SleeveMeet Susan. Back in 1990, after seeing multiple neurologists for tingling and numbness in her legs, she was given a diagnosis of possible MS. Due to lack of resources and knowledge about MS at the time — and the fact that there were no medications available — she left it at that. For the next…
