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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: 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: 10 Brain Exercises for Stroke RecoverySuffering a stroke is a life-altering event that can disrupt not only physical abilities but also cognitive functions and overall quality of life. While rehabilitation often focuses on physical therapy and exercises that improve mobility, engaging in brain exercises for stroke recovery can be equally important. These exercises not only aid in improving cognitive function but…
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READ MORE: 6 Gait Training Exercises to Improve Mobility + BalanceThe way you walk can impact every aspect of your life. If your walking is impacted by multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, stroke, or any other neurologic condition, gait training exercises can help improve your mobility, balance, and ability to ambulate. What is gait training? Your gait refers to your pattern of walking, and gait training refers to the physical…
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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…
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READ MORE: Getting The Most Out of Every Step: Using An Ankle Mobility TestAt CIONIC, we are obsessed with human movement — the science behind it and how we can use technology to improve mobility. One of the key features of the Neural Sleeve is that it can help generate essential motor movements, in particular dorsiflexion, which helps to lift the foot during walking. In the spirit of…
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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…
