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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: Jan’s Story: Movement, Motivation, and Cerebral Palsy Awareness MonthIf you are part of the CIONIC community, undoubtedly you have met Jan. Her incredible story was first featured on CBS Bay Area while she was part of our original home trial, and she has been a shining light in our community ever since we first met her almost two years ago. Jan has a diagnosis of…
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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: MS and Mobility: How 3 Women Are Rediscovering IndependenceMS and Mobility: How 3 Women Are Rediscovering Independence was originally published in MS News Today Living with MS comes with a unique set of challenges. When walking becomes difficult, your life is undeniably changed. You may have a fear of falling, everyday tasks can become challenging, and your mental health can suffer as you experience…
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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…
