What is FES?

FES stands for Functional Electrical Stimulation.  In cases of spinal cord injury, paralysis, Parkinson’s, Cerebral Palsy, or other neurological conditions that affect motor function, electrical stimulation can help restore lost function.  In the case of stationary bikes that incorporate FES, the electrical stimulation helps the user pedal the bicycle, activating the muscles and increasing blood flow.  It helps prevent muscles from atrophying and other secondary health hazards that can result from the underuse of certain parts of the body.

For people with spinal cord injuries, stroke, or other conditions that affect mobility, gait therapy is often a key part of rehabilitation.   Robot-assisted therapy, like Lokomat™, enables effective and intensive training and ensures the optimal exploitation of neuroplasticity and recovery potential.

What is Pain Management?

Pain, especially chronic pain, is very difficult to live with.  Millions struggle with some degree of chronic pain every day.  An entire medical subfield exists to diagnose and treat both the symptoms and underlying causes of many types of pain.

Using Virtual Reality NeuroTherapy (VRNT) With A Stander

Virtual Reality has impacted more than just the entertainment industry. With the growing importance of home physiotherapy, VR telehealth systems like MieronVR have grown in popularity. The ability for people with varying degrees of paralysis, mobility and stability issues, dexterity, chronic pain, and other disabling conditions to experience at home PT increases the opportunity for the type of rehabilitation or care they need, improves compliance, and even makes the entire process more fun and rewarding.

What is Vibration Therapy?

Vibration therapy is the practice of vibrating part of the body, or the whole body, to strengthen bone mass and muscles.  Developed over 100 years ago, it has been used in physical therapy settings, and in both the Russian and American space programs to protect astronauts from muscle and bone loss in zero gravity.

Rehabilitation is often a long and arduous effort. As they usually come after a life-altering event, rehabilitation serves to bring long-term independence to patients.

Talk about mind over matter.

Whether you’re in rehabilitation therapy for a broken limb, a neurological issue, or any other acute medial illness – something new might be coming your way, especially if you live in Colorado. There’s a new type of rehabilitation therapy called Mieron. It’s a virtual reality (VR) headset device designed for all levels of mobility.