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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: Upper Motor Neuron Disorders: Symptoms, Treatment, and MoreUpper motor neuron disorders represent a complex and challenging category of neurological conditions that significantly impact movement and muscle control. These disorders stem from damage to the upper motor neurons, which are critical in transmitting signals from the brain to the spinal cord, to control voluntary movements. In this comprehensive blog post, we’ll delve into…
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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: 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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