FES Cycling, Lifestyle Derek Jones FES Cycling, Lifestyle Derek Jones

Can I Use FES at Home Without Professional Supervision?

It's a question I hear regularly: "Once I have an FES system, do I need a therapist present every time I use it?" The concern is understandable. Electrical stimulation feels like serious medical technology—because it is. The idea of applying it to your own body, unsupervised, can seem daunting.

The short answer is no, you don't need professional supervision for every session. In fact, the whole point of home-based FES is that you can use it independently, and the increased frequency of use this allows is precisely what makes it effective. But—and this is important—getting to that point requires proper setup, training, and ongoing support when you need to make changes. Let me explain what that looks like in practice.

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Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation: What Patients Need to Know

This article explains transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS), a non-surgical approach that is generating significant interest in the spinal cord injury community. We'll explore what it is, how it differs from implanted stimulation, what the current research shows — including applications for pain and spasticity management — and what questions you might want to discuss with your clinical team.

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Stim2Go's Body-Aware Technology is Changing Therapy

Rehabilitation technology is undergoing a revolutionary transformation, driven by innovative solutions that prioritise adaptability and personalised care. This article explores how cutting-edge advancements, like Stim2Go, redefine therapy by aligning with the natural dynamics of the human body. By shifting from traditional, one-size-fits-all methods to highly individualised approaches, we are entering a new era of recovery that holds profound implications for patients and clinicians alike.

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FES Cycling Revisited

n this article, we showcase the arrival of a new product called Stim2Go, which promises to open up the availability of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Cycling to a much wider group (and do some other clever things, too).

PAJUNK GmbH, one of the global market leaders in regional anaesthesia, has introduced the Stim2Go worldwide. The product' was developed and operated by another German company, SensorStim Neurotechnology GmbH. The product has regulatory approval in the USA and is now available in Europe and the UK as a registered medical device.

The introduction of Stim2Go provides a more accessible and efficient solution for (FES) cycling because it allows the user to add this capability to just about any passive/active bike such as the Thera Trainer range.

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How FES Cycling systems are optimised for a user?

FES Cycling is a well-established technique that allows persons with lower limb paralysis, perhaps after a spinal cord injury, to exercise their leg muscles actively despite the paralysis. In this article, we ask how to enhance muscle mass and joint flexibility through targeted electrode placement and a progressive exercise regimen.

Optimising FES Cycling involves carefully considering several factors to enhance muscle development and improve joint flexibility. Here, we’ll touch on a few key aspects. If you’re interested in exploring the topic further, we’ve included a list of in-depth articles on FES Cycling below.

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Creating an Assessment Report and Training Plan for the RISE Stimulator

In this article we look at how we deal with enquiries about the RISE Stimulator. This product is used to treat muscle denervation using a unique electrical stimulation device. Clients may have experienced a spinal cord injury affecting the lower motor neuorons or they may have a peripheral nerve injury.

In all cases, all parties need to know whether the product is likely to be safe and effective to use. Here we look at an ideal situation where complete information is available.

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