Community FES Cycling
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Cycling
This means we are able to offer the benefits of FES Cycling to the public of Regina and surrounding area.
Does this interest you? Here are your First Steps:
To participate in the FES cycling program, doctor’s clearance is required prior to scheduling your initial assessment. At your initial assessment, our therapist will review your documents, and complete an assessment to ensure the FES bike is suitable for you.
The cost to participate is $100/month. The cost of your first month in the program will be included in your initial assessment. The cost of electrodes is additional. Participants are welcome to bring their own electrodes, or purchase them through URO Medical, or FSWC.
Use of the FES bikes are available by appointment only. The bikes are available 5 days per week, Monday through Friday, from 8am-6pm. If you have someone attending with you, our staff can teach them how to properly hook you up to the bike.
First Steps Wellness Centre is proud to unveil a community FES cycling program.
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) is an intervention used to help activate weak or paralyzed muscles. Electrical impulses are applied through electrodes, which are placed over specific muscles groups of the arms or legs, which causes the muscle to contract.
Who is FES for? FES can be very beneficial for many people who experience neurological symptoms, such as:
– Spinal Cord Injury
– Brain Injury
– Stroke
– Multiple Sclerosis
– Cerebral Palsy
Benefits of FES:
-Increase muscle strength and endurance
-Prevent disuse atrophy
-Prevent bone loss
-Improve cardiovascular health
-Improve blood circulation
-Relaxation of muscle spasms
First Steps Wellness Centre currently has FES Cycles from Myolyn and RTI.
If you are unsure if you are a candidate for our program or if you have further questions please do not hesitate to contact us by email [email protected] or by phone (306) 522-3792. We would love to hear from you.
