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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: Walking Aids: A Guide to Canes, Crutches, Bionic Clothing, & MoreAccording to the NIH, approximately 14% of people in the U.S. live with a mobility impairment and have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs. Limited mobility can be caused by anything from aging or injuries to neurologic or muscular disorders. If you’re struggling with walking, walking aids can be used to improve your gait, balance, safety, and…
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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: From MS Diagnosis to Marathon Finisher: My Story of Conquering ChicagoI’m Meghan. I was diagnosed with MS on June 30, 2020. On October 8th, 2023 I crossed the finish line of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Here is my story. Growing up active I grew up competitively dancing and doing most rec sports available to me. In college, I started running. Before receiving my…
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Meet the CIONIC Interns! Exploring New Possibilities of Rehabilitation, Mobility, and Accessibility
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READ MORE: Meet the CIONIC Interns! Exploring New Possibilities of Rehabilitation, Mobility, and AccessibilityOver the last several decades, technology has played an incredibly important role in transforming the lives of people with mobility differences. From artificial prosthetics that restore a sense of touch for people with paralysis to bionic clothing that helps facilitate muscle re-education for people with upper motor neuron disorders, the fusion of technology and healthcare is contributing to medical…
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READ MORE: Bionic Clothing 101: As Explained by ChatGPTChatGPT. It’s everywhere. We talked about it in a recent blog post, but of late it’s coming up in places ranging from the holiday dinner table to the Super Bowl advertising slate. Last year on the CIONIC blog, I talked about how healthcare was joining the Big Game, marking a shift in the conversation away from traditional…
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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: 6 Exercises to Improve Gait and BalanceThe holiday season is upon us, and for many people, this may involve parties and family get-togethers, holiday shopping in busy stores and crowded parking lots, rainy or snowy days, and slippery sidewalks. Although this festive time of year can be full of joy, it can also pose particular challenges to those who may have…
