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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: 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…
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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: 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…
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READ MORE: Using Bionic Clothing to Improve Foot DropAs you navigate your home and community, how often do you encounter stairs, a curb, a ramp? Do you ever need to step over a child’s toy left on the ground or a puddle on a rainy day? Is there a doormat at your doctor’s office or a throw rug at your aunt’s house? Do…
