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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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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…
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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: 10 Brain Exercises for Stroke RecoverySuffering a stroke is a life-altering event that can disrupt not only physical abilities but also cognitive functions and overall quality of life. While rehabilitation often focuses on physical therapy and exercises that improve mobility, engaging in brain exercises for stroke recovery can be equally important. These exercises not only aid in improving cognitive function but…
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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: 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: Meet Hether: Stroke Survivor, CrossFitter, & Neural Sleeve UserMy name is Hether Flanigan. I live in Salado, TX, and I just turned 50 years old. Three years ago, I had a massive stroke, despite being otherwise healthy. I was active. I ate healthily. I didn’t have high blood pressure. I never had any major health issues. And yet, I had a stroke. Determining…
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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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READ MORE: New Pre-Gait & Strengthening Exercises: Swing, Rockers, Eversion, & MorePre-gait and strengthening exercises are essential components of rehabilitation for individuals with mobility differences. At CIONIC, we’re on a mission to help you improve strength, balance, range of motion, and overall walking ability. We are excited to announce the latest updates to our app, which have been developed based on your valuable feedback to introduce more complex movement…
