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READ MORE: NDEAM: What It’s Like to Return to Work After a StrokeEver since my injury, my biggest goal has always been to regain my independence. I wanted my old life back. I wanted to get around independently without assistance. To travel again. To be able to return to work after my stroke. I wasn’t aware of many young people who had strokes, and I wanted to…
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READ MORE: CIONIC Proudly Serves US Veterans With DisabilitiesIt is an honor to be part of a company committed to changing the lives of people with mobility differences. Recently, we proudly announced we have taken the next step in that mission: expanding our service to US Veterans with disabilities. The Cionic Neural Sleeve is now listed on Federal purchasing catalogs and available throughout…
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READ MORE: NYFW: Adaptive Fashion for Women EditionStrutting down the runway, I strike a pose, and my sapphire blue Neural Sleeve catches the light of the photographer’s camera. The audience cheers. I’m walking down the runway for the Runway of Dreams Fashion Show for New York Fashion Week, modeling adaptive fashion for women. Increasing Representation in Fashion Runway of Dreams is a…
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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…
