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Episode 21 of Topics in NeuroRehabilitation features Judy Meier, PT from MYOLYN, who talks about the benefits of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) cycling programs in both the clinic and home environments.
While the most well-known applications for FES cycling are in patients with spinal cord injuries, Judy also elaborates on how this technology can benefit individuals with a wide variety of neurologic diagnoses, including MS, TBI, and stroke, and how to evaluate patients as potential candidates for home FES cycling programs to maintain health benefits beyond their initial episode of care.
ReWalk and MYOLYN recently entered a partnership to help expand access to the MyoCycle Home and Pro versions of this technology available in the United States to Commercial Clinics, VA Facilities, and US Veterans through ReWalk Robotics. To learn more about this product, please visit our FES cycle resource page or use our contact form to reach out to us directly.
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