Wired to Move: Functional Electrical Stimulation in Action
Why Attend/Session Description
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) cycling offers a powerful tool to support individuals with spinal cord injury by enabling controlled, purposeful movement through electrical stimulation of paralyzed muscles. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of FES as a rehabilitation technique as well as a technique which can be used in para sport context. We talk about health benefits like decrease in decubitus incidence, improved cardiovascular health, improved metabolism, improved blood supply, mental benefits and much more.
Attendees will:
- Learn the fundamental principles behind FES and its effects on muscles after spinal cord injury
- Explore clinical and sports applications of FES Cycling for individuals with spinal cord injury
- Learn more about how to start work with FES cycling in a safe and effective manner
- Experience a live demonstration showing FES cycling including an opportunity to talk to people with a spinal cord injury who actually use FES
- Learn more about the latest research findings regardig FES and the experiences of the PULSE Racing team
Join us to see how FES technology can empower people with spinal cord injuries and enhance everyday life!
Date & Venue
- 28 May 2025
- WISTA Management Conventions. Rudower Chaussee 17, 12489 Berlin, Germany.
Who Should Attend
This session is designed for healthcare professionals, researchers, and sports and rehabilitation specialists who work with individuals with spinal cord injuries, as well as individuals who have a spinal cord injury themselves. It will be especially relevant for::
- Physiotherapists and rehabilitation therapists interested in integrating technology-based interventions into their practice
- Medical professionals and clinicians focused on neurorehabilitation, spinal cord injury care, and secondary health prevention
- Biomedical engineers and researchers working on assistive technologies or neuromuscular stimulation
- Sports scientists and para sport coaches exploring adaptive training methods
- Students and trainees in healthcare, rehabilitation, or biomedical fields
- Individuals with spinal cord injury, their families, and caregivers who want to learn more about FES cycling from both clinical and user perspectives
Whether you're new to FES or looking to deepen your understanding, this session offers valuable knowledge, real-world insight, and an opportunity to connect with experts and users actively involved in the field.
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FES-cycling is more than movement—it’s medicine. By using timed electrical impulses to stimulate paralyzed leg muscles, individuals with spinal cord injuries can actively pedal a bike using their own muscular strength. The physiological benefits are significant and backed by scientific research. FES-cycling improves blood circulation in the lower body, helping reduce the risk of pressure sores and improve skin health and repair. It promotes muscle mass maintenance and reduces muscle atrophy, which is common in individuals with paralysis. Regular FES training enhances cardiovascular fitness, supports respiratory health, and increases oxygen uptake and metabolic efficiency—leading to better endurance and overall vitality. Mentally, the impact is equally transformative: athletes often report improved mood, a greater sense of independence, and renewed confidence in their physical potential. In a healthcare context that often focuses on limitations, FES offers a powerful, evidence-based tool to reclaim health, agency, and joy.
Join us at EXO Berlin on May 27th and 28th to meet the team, see our FES bike up close, watch our systems in action, we’ll demonstrate how FES cycling can radically improve lives.
Please check our website for more information https://pulseracing.nl/
Reserve Your Seat
This guest event, as part of EXO Berlin 2025, is open and accessible at no extra charge to general admission ticket holders, but registration is required.